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]
Round 4 – Fremantle v Sydney: De Boer’s War
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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 4 – GWS v Gold Coast: At the Going Down of the Suns
May 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
Michael Shillito journeyed down the Hume Highway to support his emerging GWS Giants. Young forward Cameron McCarthy provides the sunshine in his day.
Round 4 – Brisbane v West Coast: They’ve got nothing.
April 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Jeepers, things are grim in The North. This sounds terrible. And Chris Jury thinks it won’t get better.
Round 4 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Hardly a Heart-Stopper
April 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Passionate North supporter Rob rides the highs and lows as his Roos have a workman like win over the Cats down at the Cattery.
Round 4 – Geelong v North Melbourne: North have manned up
April 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
North Melbourne supporter Andrew Starkie discusses how maturity, belief and every growing development of the players played a big part in the Roos win over the Cats down at the Cattery.
Round 4 – St Kilda v Carlton: Saints dose of the New Zealand Blues
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The Saints’ ups have become downs again, this time in Wellington. Braham Dabscheck reports a case of the Blues.
Writers Block – it is Charles Bukowski’s Fault
April 29, 2015 by 9 Comments
Thanks for the inspiration Charles Bukowski, says Matt Watson, with his wrap of the Round 4 weekend at his place.
Round 4 – Richmond v Melbourne: Giggle at a Funeral
April 29, 2015 by 10 Comments
Plenty of (Sarah) Black humour here. (Is this the first Almanac piece to be composed on the Monash Freeway?)
Round 4 – GWS v Gold Coast: Total Control
April 29, 2015 by 3 Comments
Footy gospeller Josh Pinn got up from his armchair to visit Manuka on the weekend. His keen powers of observation revealed yet another reason to love the game.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Four
April 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neil gives his wrap on the Round that was, Mick Malthouse breaking the coaching record and how recruiting is a key to his Monaros having success over the boys from the Gold Coast.
Round 4 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Mr Potato Head
April 28, 2015 by 16 Comments
Dips O’Donnell releases some of the frustration of watching the Cats in recent times.
Round 4 – Dr Hooke’s Collingwood Life: I enjoyed that…
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A gritty, hard-fought win in the wet to the Woodsmen on ANZAC Day. And Dr Hooke is most pleased.
Round 4 – St Kilda v Carlton: The Plane, The Party, The People, The Parade/Commemoration, The Pummelling, The Pooped and Peaceful Night after, The Paddy and The Punt, and the Place.
April 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
Brought to you by the letter P; part match report, part tour diary, Yvette Wroby made the trip across the ditch for the Saints and Carlton game. No points, but a good time was had by all – especially being taught how to drop punt by a number one draft pick.
Round 4 – Richmond v Melbourne: A night to remember
April 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
Piffy’s heart is beating true. “…It’s a Friday night and I’m watching my team win on the telly. It’s an unbelievable experience. Imagine regularly sitting down on a Friday night to this. Some people do…”
The View From Shepparton: Round 4
April 28, 2015 by 1 Comment
Peter Schumacher wonders what’s happening in 2015. Brisbane are off the boil and commentators are still referring to after-match drinks. [Includes an opinion piece from the Minister for Home Affairs – something for commentators to think about].
Round 4 – Essendon v Collingwood: From dawn ’til dusk
April 28, 2015 by 4 Comments
Gordon Beet shares his tale of ANZAC Day; from the dawn service to the final siren at the MCG. And while happy to see his Collingwood do the business, a bigger picture was cause for reflection.
Round 4 – Richmond v Melbourne: Jesse Hogan, centre of the Dees’ Solar System
April 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
Brutas Mudcake liked what he saw at the MCG on Friday night. He’s seen enough to invoke the whole caravan of theatre and mayhem that is Mr Hulk Hogan.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: He used to cut my grass…He was a very nice boy
April 27, 2015 by 15 Comments
A dog of a day for the Crows is summed up superbly by Mickey Randall.
Round 4 – GWS v Gold Coast: Shiel scythes through and Cameron displays full repertoire.
April 27, 2015 by 1 Comment
Former Crows, now Giants supporter Peter Crossing discusses how the game between the Giants and the Suns at Manuka Oval ended in a one sided contest as his Giants did a number on the Suns.
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