Round 8 – Essendon v Geelong: Bombers steam ahead of the Cats

Rod Oaten combined his two passions in one day: steam engines and the Essendon Football Club. Thankfully for him, both put on awesome performances and got the job done.

Round 8 – GWS v Collingwood: Pacify all the Piessimists (For the Floreat Pica Society by Paul McKay)

Paul McKay battled the Piessimists all week and the Magpies almost got over the line against GWS. And they would have gotten away with it too if weren’t for old man Stevie J.

Round 8 – St Kilda v Carlton: Saints Jump Over Blue Hurdle Under Roofless Dome

With a high degree of tension and anxiety from start to finish for all concerned, the Saints played the Blues under the roofless dome.

Round 8: GWS v Collingwood – Of Schadenfreude at Spotless

While celebrating his team’s win, Ian Latham refuses to enjoy the misery of Collingwood fans.

Round 8 – St Kilda v Carlton: Let The Sunshine In.

Warren Tapner has been inspired by Haiku Bob.

Round 8 – GWS v Collingwood: Buckle Up

It was a cracker! Topped off by a Stevie J match winner.

Round 8 Preview – The Stuff of Legends

Sal Ciardulli offers his tribute to Louie the Lip and his tips for Round 8 (5/9 was a top effort last week – get on Sal’s tips while he’s hot – Ed.)

Almanac Satire – Desmond interviews the President

This week the President is in the hot seat. David Wilson’s transcript of long-time (fictional) sports interviewer Desmond Troyer’s conversation.