Josh Barnstable heads nervously along to the G with a group all making their finals debut. The train is packed. The lunch won’t go down. “Our seats are perfect…”
Citrus Bob’s Football Dictionary
September 15, 2015 by 12 Comments
New styles of football on display, new hope brimming in hearts. Citrus Bob Utber recognises the time for some new vocabulary, stemming from AFL finals week 1.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Would Marsh and Lillee Have Backed That?
September 14, 2015 by 101 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood is back with his analysis of his beloved Crows win over the Western Bulldogs in the thrilling final at the ‘G. Who robbed the train Eddie? (one of Rulebook’s very best lines)
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v North Melbourne: The Army Reflects
September 14, 2015 by 7 Comments
Silver Bullet can string together a sentence or two on the basis of this sharp and entertaining Almanac debut. As sad as it all is for Tiges around the world. But Silver pretty much tells it like it is.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Disco-Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes
September 14, 2015 by 15 Comments
Leadership isn’t necessarily about the big mark, the inspirational goal or a swag of possessions. Taylor Walker’s ‘unfussy beauty’ and selflessness is to be equally admired says Mickey Randall.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Mocking Birds
September 14, 2015 by 12 Comments
With his Bulldogs out of the 2015 premiership hunt at the hands of an old nemesis, Neil Anderson finds solace in the wisdom of Atticus Finch after the final siren. “They can shoot all the blue-jays they want but remember it is a sin to kill a mocking-bird…”
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Respect is earned, not just given
September 14, 2015 by 10 Comments
If you ever need to illustrate the difference between home and away footy versus finals footy, sit someone down with a tape of this game. Outside of a Grand Final, It doesn’t get much faster and hotter than this one did on Saturday night. The Bulldogs are left to wonder what might have been after not being able to convert, while the Crows continue to achieve well beyond what few considered possible after that Friday morning in July.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Heartbreak in September (Again)
September 14, 2015 by 5 Comments
Nick the Stats Guy reports on a shattering finals loss for Dogs fans.
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v North Melbourne preview: Do Tigers eat kangaroo?
September 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Matt Watson uses a past experience and knowledge about Tigers and Kangaroos (the animals) to explain what may happen between the two clubs with said animals as mascots.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Hawthorn: Liberte’, Fraternite’, Eagle-ite’
September 13, 2015 by 13 Comments
Our Eagles correspondent Peter Baulderstone is “viewing” this finals series from afar. He is enjoying the sweet life of a famous victory and French hospitality.
Finals Week 1 – Fremantle v Sydney: A half-time submission
September 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There were things to be done at half-time this afternoon. Disliking and admiring aspects of Fremantle ended up top of the list for Danny Russell.
The Statistical Premiership Window 2015: The Eagles to Deny Hawthorn A Three-Peat
September 11, 2015 by 16 Comments
Damien Little has done all the work, so that you don’t have to. Back by popular demand, here is DJ Litsa’s Statistical Premiership Window for 2015. Hawthorn fans might want to look away…
Haiku Bob – Round 23 – gone too soon
September 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob on the Pies loss in the Final round of 2015.
Finals Week 1 – Fremantle v Sydney preview
September 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Craig Dodson is set for a big Qualifying final from his Swans when they face Fremantle at Subiaco on Saturday. As fate would have it though, the League decided a Saturday afternoon was the best time to hold this game: just when Team Dodson decided months ago to throw a party for young Harry’s first birthday [mazel tov Harry! – Ed].
Injustice: Port was done over
September 11, 2015 by 6 Comments
Port supporter Peter Fuller on reviewing Port’s season has come to the conclusion that the fixture influenced the ladder order.
The Pre Wrap – The Finals Week I
September 11, 2015 by 5 Comments
Mr Wrap previews the first week of the finals and compares two former number 1 draft picks.
Finals Week 1 Preview – Four legs good, two legs bad!
September 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardullia previews the first week of what he believes should be a great finals series, with the four games could go either way.
Carlton Drought; a brew for the ages
September 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
As we prepare to get the 2015 finals series off to a fly tonight at Subi, Jeff Dowsing takes a look at the AFL’s wheel of fortune. It might turn slowly, but when it does, it turns with some pretty hefty force – viz: Carlton, Essendon, Brisbane, Melbourne and Collingwood (in the wake of 1990). [Shouldn’t have too much trouble getting on the course on GF Day if the need should arise old mate! – Ed]
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