Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: The Father-Son Rivalry Continues

Alex explains how Bulldogs v Hawks games add spice to the Docherty household.

A fan’s love letter to Bob Murphy

Spencer Gigacz has grown up watching Robert Murphy. He wrote this piece the day after Bob’s season ending injury.

Footy Time!

With pen in hand, Aiden is ready for a huge footy season!

Footy Poetry: The Day That Bob Went Down

Andrew Leonedas on the afternoon Bob Murphy went down.

Round 3 – St Kilda v Collingwood: Forty-nine years

A rough start to the week melted away into a glorious, emotional celebration not only of a Premiership, but of all things that make Saints supporters special, writes Yvette Wroby.

Round 3 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: Seven-goal breeze at Blundstone Arena

Fair dinkum, it blew down there in Tassie last Sunday. But that didn’t stop the boys playing a cracking game of footy at Blundstone Arena.

Round 3 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: Three Decades

Smokie experienced North’s dramatic win at Blundstone Arena while working his shift and keeping us safe.

Round 3 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: Double Delight at Blundstone Arena

Rob witnessed the classic battle of two dominant ruckmen and a howling wind at Blundstone Arena.

Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: Moments

Kerrie Soraghan sees the Bulldogs plight akin to a Thomas Hardy character

Round 3 Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: It was the Best of Times, the Worst of Times the Day the Music Died

To Bulldogs supporter Neil Anderson, the loss of Bob Murphy, a music lover will be missed.

AFL Round Three Performance Reviews – Part Three

Trevor Kannegiesser throws more clubs under his microscope after Round 3. Here it’s Brisbane, Geelong, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne and Melbourne.

Round 3 – Haiku Bob – At Least the Moon

Haiku Bob summarises Round 3 in his inimitable way.

Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: That One Day in April

We welcome Gareth’s first post with the Almanac, a match report on Doggies v Hawks. [Welcome Gareth – Ed]

Round 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Wheels Back On

John Sullivan finds himself and his mum a few metres away from the Geelong players’ race causing great excitement.

The 2016 Nathan Ablett Cup – Round Three

Earl O’Neill weighs in (gently) on Cam McCarthy

Matilda, Boyle, Ranieri, Murphy: On playing, criticising (when I grow up)

Some win, some lose. Some are injured, some are not. That’s life. You are now entering David Wilson’s rant-free zone. [Includes links to Matilda the musical, Timothy Boyle’s Sunday Age article, Claudio Ranieri’s Player’s Tribune piece and Bob Murphy’s AFL Life member speech.]

AFL Round Three Performance Reviews – Part Two

Trevor Kannegiesser throws more clubs under his microscope after Round 3. Here it’s Sydney, GWS, Gold Coast, Carlton, West Coast and Fremantle.

Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: From the Texas Mountain Trail

Keiran Croker files from the Texas Mountain Trail, en route to Austin for the Old Settlers Festival. He’s keeping an eye out for A. Goodes.

Round 3 – St Kilda v Collingwood: First, Exciting, Fun and Passionate

Look out world. East Melbourne comes to Kyoto as Yoshi activates his AFL Global Pass. And a “party is held inside my spirit” as the Saints march in.

Round 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Stress Reduction 101

As a Brisbane supporter, Jonathan Sloan is doing fine, everybody, just fine. He’s got a few tips for those who may be struggling (that’s you: Dees, Saints and Blues).

Round 3 – Richmond v Adelaide: A feast of crows

John Green watches the Crows recover from the disappointment of not playing at the G, to trounce Richmond. “Eddie Betts should be required to play in a high visibility vest.”