Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Feeling appreciated

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 22 – Essendon v Richmond: Traditional footy at the G?

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)

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.

Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: a speculative match report

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

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!

Sal Ciardulli previews Round 22 and gives his tips for the Memsie Stakes at Caufield on Saturday.

Round 22 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: round 22 preview

Like the rest of the Magpie army, Cam Hooke found last week’s loss to Richmond a little too much to bear. Nevertheless, the Pies front up against Geelong on Friday night and Cam is looking for a better effort than their round 21 offering.

It’s not easy being green

Really interesting piece from an umpire’s perspective. [Excellent expose of the notion that umpires have identity, something which mainstream discourse tends to deny them – JTH]