Swans supporter Craig Dodson takes his toddler sons to the footy for the first time and learns very quickly it takes great skill to win the contest.
Round 22 – Essendon v Richmond: Paul’s Farewell
September 1, 2015 by 8 Comments
Hospital-bound Terry Chapman watches brother Paul go around for the last time. It looks as though the combined family games tally will end at 280.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: D. Menzel
August 31, 2015 by 20 Comments
Old Dog on Daniel Menzel and the determination to return from injury.
Round 22: North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: What do we make of this match?
August 31, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie on the enigmatic North Melbourne. Outstanding in the week they roll the Dockers before succumbing to a rampaging Bulldogs a weekend later. And what do we make of this match in the context of September?
The Wrap – Round XXII
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Mr Wrap reviews Round 22, and his Striped Marvels are back in town and sharpening their claws for September.
Round 22 – St Kilda vs Sydney: Deeply etched memories of Saints and Swans
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The St Kilda vs Swans game prompts Jan Courtin to reflect on some family history.
Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Keep your eyes on the prize
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Two teams with remarkably different histories. Ian Latham was at Spotless Stadium to watch the new kids on the footballing block thump Carlton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Where has this team been?
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Cam enjoyed the second 2016 pre-season game a little more than the first. Click through for highlights and musings.
Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Feeling appreciated
August 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
It was Member Appreciation round in the AFL this weekend, and after Saturday’s win against Carlton, GWS foundation member Kath Presdee certainly feels appreciated. [This possibly earns Kath the nomenclature ‘GWS Stalwart’. -Ed]
Round 21: St Kilda v Geelong : the Cats of boom, bust and half-thrust and the delicious debut of J-Ho!
August 31, 2015 by 4 Comments
Jen Muirden checks in from her Greek Islands holiday, where she managed to keep her eyes firmly on all things St Kilda and the Cats. Well, at least one cat in particular.
Round 22 – Essendon v Richmond: Traditional footy at the G?
August 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
Rod Oaten is a stickler for tradition. He’s also very patient. He hopes things will get better next season.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: Border force and hope without finals (Floreat Pica Society)
August 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Andrew Fithall, on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society, finds perspective in a house unaccustomed to life without finals football. The young ‘uns are going to be alright.
VWFL – St Kilda Sharks: a brave game and a magnificently brave act
August 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
The Sharks are marching into the Victorian Women’s Football League finals after a spirited battle that featured all of what makes footy special, Yvette Wroby writes.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: a speculative match report
August 28, 2015 by 7 Comments
Pies supporter Damian Balassone has attempted to predict the future by writing a report on Geelong v Collingwood, a game that hasn’t happened yet.
Round 22: The Pre Wrap
August 28, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Wrap previews and discusses Round 22 while also giving a summary of what has happened not just the AFL but world sport in the last 2 months.
Round 22 Preview – It’s just business!
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Sal Ciardulli previews Round 22 and gives his tips for the Memsie Stakes at Caufield on Saturday.
Round 21- North Melbourne v Fremantle: A perfect Day
August 27, 2015 by 8 Comments
Andrew Starkie takes his daughter to her first ever game of footy. A win – over a rival premiership aspirant no less – as well as the father-daughter bonding makes the day just a little bit too good as Andrew explains… [Maybe Linda should be getting the 3 votes here Starks? – Ed]
Round 21 – Adelaide v Brisbane: Unintended consequences
August 27, 2015 by 10 Comments
Dave Brown may not necessarily be a fan of the AFL and what it has come to represent, but he does love the Adelaide Oval and Eddie Betts. A lot! Dave takes the family to see Blighty’s statute, the Crows and manages to nab seven consecutive general admission tickets in one fell swoop. Good times.
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