The final update for his true believers in 2015. Cam Hooke is already well and truly focused on 2016.
2015: The Dogs and Our Unfinished Journey. In Bevo we trust.
September 10, 2015 by 4 Comments
Hoping that there’s still more footy to come after Saturday night’s Elimination Final against the Crows, Simon McInerney looks back on the Bulldogs’ 2015 season to date. It’s fair to say that Simon doesn’t write the material for the Coodabeen Champions’ Dan from Droop Street.
Round 23- Sydney v Gold Coast: Unshackled Melancholy & Frivolity
September 10, 2015 by 4 Comments
An unshackled Mathilde de Hauteclocque is in the familiar surrounds of the O’Reilly Stand for the final round of 2015. Farewells & uncertainty. Sans Cygnet.
Round 23 – Geelong v Adelaide: Show Time at the ‘K
September 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Paul Spinks headed to where the banners fly, high from dawn to dark as three champions in an era of Geelong greatness said farewell on Saturday. The carnival is over.
Round 23 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs: No Tanks Mate
September 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
While all the focus was on North and Fremantle with their strategic resting of players, Andrew Weiss applauds the Lions for going after a win, even with the number one pick in the National Draft at stake.
Round 4 – Fremantle v Sydney: De Boer’s War
September 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
The bash and crash Dockers took on the run and link Swans. Both styles prevailed for a while. Terrific analysis (and description) from one our Western Australian correspondents, David Zampatti.
[In preparation for this weekend’s Qualifying Final, we take another look at the last time these two met, on Anzac Day evening]
Finally
September 9, 2015 by 17 Comments
Rick Kane laments some of the sad happenings that arose during this “sorry Home and Away season”. On the other hand, he lauds the refreshing Final 8 teams that 2015 has thrown up.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Looking For Jack
September 9, 2015 by 6 Comments
Bob Utber ventured down from the Sunraysia to a chilly Melbourne for the Bulldogs-Crows clash at the Docklands and the promise of yarning with some Bulldogs history. The links between the Crows and the Dogs run deeper than Tony McGuinness, or the ’97 Prelim. [And the use of Footscray is nicely intentional. – Ed]
[Revisiting one of Bob’s cracking yarns from last time the two Elim Finalists met. Will this be the grandson’s last game in his current colours?]
Round 19 – West Coast v Hawthorn: Nic napped, Paddy whacked, give a flog a moan
September 8, 2015 by 15 Comments
Peter Baulderstone gives vent to his dark side as his Eagles go down narrowly to the reigning premiers. [Ahead of this week’s final, re-visit the last time these teams met -Ed]
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: The last game of the year
September 8, 2015 by 10 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt makes a cracking debut for the Floreat Pica Society in the last Collingwood game of the year. [Wonderful story of family, history, meaning – Ed].
Fearless 2015 Round 23: Happy Father’s Day to all the dads/grandads near and far.
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fearless is excited. Who do you like for the Finals? What did you like about Round 23? It’s a great time of year.
Round 23 – Melbourne v GWS: One for the true believers
September 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Joseph Ryan was rapt with Sunday’s game. And the die-hard support. Melbourne fans can look forward to 2016.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: The traumatic end
September 8, 2015 by 5 Comments
Danielle Eid is back. Love, anger, hope, despair; Collingwood’s last game of 2015 had it all [Familiar, wonderful emotion – Ed].
Round 23 – Richmond v North Melbourne: Not All Farces are Created Equal
September 7, 2015 by 5 Comments
Rob Chanter steps up to the plate with the case FOR North resting nine of their best 22 for round 23.
Round 23 – Richmond v North Melbourne: Desperation without demand for victory
September 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson had a fundamental disagreement with the strategy employed by North Melbourne at selection last week, so he too had a less than full-strength commitment to supporting North against Richmond. Friday night’s result was hardly a surprise, but the self-imposed additional pressure it now places on the club heading into an Elimination final showdown with the same opponent nine days later is unwelcome and distracting, argues Matt.
Round 23 – Hawthorn v Carlton: Round twenty-forgettable
September 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
Alan Stewart reflects on a pretty clinical display from the Hawks as Hawthorn and Carlton honour the tragic loss of Brett Ratten’s son.
Round 23 – Geelong v Adelaide: The game goes on
September 7, 2015 by 12 Comments
Cats supporter Susie went to watch her favourite player Mathew Stokes and two Geelong greats Stevie J and James Kelly play for Geelong for the last time down at Kardinia Park.
Round 23 – Sydney Swans v Gold Coast: Predictable in their unpredictability
September 7, 2015 by 4 Comments
Tom Bally loves that the Swans’ unpredictability is about the only things that their fans can safely predict.
Round 23 – Richmond v North Melbourne: Finally, we beat North! (Junior Almanac)
September 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
For this Richmond supporter, the defeat of North Melbourne marked a significant milestone. Laurie enjoys a night out at the Docklands (and made it into your loungerooms – if you caught the game on telly!) as his Tigers wrapped up their 2015 Home and Away season.
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