The Kangaroos were hosting, but to lots of folks Yvette Wroby met in Hobart last weekend, the real home team was wearing red, white and black.
Round 20 – Richmond v Gold Coast: A sunny day for Tiger faithful.
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Sitting in the winter sun, at the Punt Road end, among the brethren, Chris Daley describes the ideal Sunday afternoon.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Twenty
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Earl O’Neil on the Essendon situation over the past week, which included James Hird leaving as coach.
Round 20 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Blockbuster – What Happened There?
August 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
Anne Cahill Lambert enjoys a weekend with a Baptism, a Hawks win and some great footy from the Melbourne v Bulldogs curtain-raiser at the Docklands.
Round 20 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Oh, Cyril!
August 20, 2015 by 3 Comments
Paul Campbell waxes lyrical about Cyril and revels in continuing his Hawks recent domination over the Cats.
Round 20 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: A tale of two TV screens
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It was the tale of two TV screens on Sunday afternoon for Demons fan Joseph Ryan, as he watched his Dees take on the Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium and the Netball World Cup final between the Diamonds and New Zealand. There was only one contest that was tough, entertaining and meaningful, and it sure as heck wasn’t the footy…
Round 20 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Forever Casting out the Demons
August 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Life-long fan Neil Anderson was at the MCG to his Bulldogs win the 1954 premiership. It has been a barren stretch since then. But maybe it is time for him to abandon his pessimism.
Round 20 – Brisbane v Carlton: Words Fail
August 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sometimes not saying anything can say so much more than a 1,000 word rant might, as Blues fan Peter Fuller demonstrates. [Clubhouse leader for post of the month, for mine. – Ed]
Round 20 – Port Adelaide v GWS: We’ll write our names as the sun goes down
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Cathryn McDonald loves the match day experience at the Adelaide Oval. And when you team puts on a performance like Port did to overcome a determined GWS, there’s a lot to like.
Round 20 – Fearless 2015: Michael Jamison fresh airs Mitch Robinson… A bit sooky lala
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Lots of fallout from round 20. From the Friday night lights of the SCG to another classic Derby out west, this is how Fearless saw round 20.
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: I’m just wild about Harry
August 19, 2015 by 5 Comments
Road Trip. Family Bracher head up the Hume to see their Swans (and especially Harry Cunningham), and trudge with a win under their belt. [Super expose of the family car sojourn with references to many places you’ll know – JTH]
Round 20 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Hawks too good for the Cats
August 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
Jeremy Hill is used to the feeling of trepidation when facing Geelong. This time, he enjoys the full Hawthorn show; ageing stars and all.
Round 20 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Keg’s birthday
August 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Keg brings out his Melbourne jumpers spanning the decades (“various hues of blue and sponsorship”). And Terry Chapman squeezes into one, Are they getting smaller? [Happy birthday Keg – Ed].
Round 20 – Brisbane v Carlton: Wooden Spoon, No Tanks!
August 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
Donal Wilson’s Lions are off the bottom of the ladder. Here’s why.
Round 20 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life: Starting Pre-season 2016
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Cam Hooke shares the Black & White view from Round 20, with observations from around the grounds. (Dogs v Dees: “What was interesting was the openness of the access to goal – unlike our routinely highly congested Forward Line.”) It’s time to build towards 2016.
49 questions on a Tuesday
August 18, 2015 by 17 Comments
How many cabs in New York city? How many questions can a Tuesday carry? Footy, cricket, life… Got any answers?
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: A different experience
August 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
John Ramsdale took up the Floreat Pica Society duties this week, driving up to the SCG. As for all Collingwood players, it was his very first visit to the old ground. [Great observations of the road trip, the game and the footy environment – Ed].
AFL Round 20 – Port Adelaide v Greater Western Sydney: The Cap’s Off
August 17, 2015 by 16 Comments
Dan Hansen settles back to celebrate. Not just a Port Adelaide win, but the arrival of Dexter Dan Hansen into the world. (Congrats from all Almanackers. Well played Mrs H – Ed)
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: With bruised bodies and broken bones, the Swans eke out the four points.
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Jan Courtin’s round 20 match report
Round 20 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: Saints (and Denise) fail to get the chocolates.
August 17, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yvette travels to beautiful Hobart to watch the Saints take on the Kangas at Blundstone Arena.
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