Peter Fitzpatrick gives us an absolutely cracking yarn about being drenched and frozen at the MCG, the warmth of optimism, and how he wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Unburdening the onions
June 21, 2018 by 11 Comments
The stadium has been a little unsatisfying for Mathilde de Hauteclocque this year, but Friday night, despite the chill, was better. And that rolled into Saturday and the France-Socceroos match when, as a Franco-Skip, you can be attached to either team.
AFL Round 13 – Carlton v Fremantle: Marvel(lous) Massacre at Etihad
June 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller looks for scraps of Carlton consolation on a very dirty day for the Blues.
Round 13 Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda A day spent hunting for red, white and black
June 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
While Yvette Wroby hunted Pokemon at Community Day, the Saints hunted their second win for the season. It was a good day for raids, battles and catching. (Do we call this one Yvette’s secret confessional? -Ed)
Round 13 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Changing roster, footy and scoring tides
June 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yoshi breaks a new work record and provides the details on following the Saints in amongst life’s other obligations and pleasures in Osaka. Joy replaces depression.
AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Like September in June
June 20, 2018 by 5 Comments
Joe De Petro likes what he sees from the Balcony of the MCC: the skills of Edwards and Lambert and a brilliant last quarter goal from the returning Daniel Rioli.
AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Playing in the Puddles
June 20, 2018 by 8 Comments
Jack Banister remembers the good times of playing wet-weather footy and what it means to look like a footy player while watching Geelong v Richmond on a sodden MCG deck.
Round 13 – Fearless: The Bye Rounds #2
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless gives his overview of Round 13. His attention is caught by a new haircut, a shag on a rock, a cygnet, and a safety-net.
The 2018 Eddie Betts Cup
June 19, 2018 by 6 Comments
[JTH here] I love Earl’s stuff. Ahead of his time. I find myself in agreement with references to:
Dean Rioli
The Lions of 2001-2003
Gilbert McAdam
Wayne Schwass
Other stuff including a great line about Eddie Betts
And if there’s a get together at Henson Park please let me know.
Round 13 – Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles: Give the backs a break!
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Tom Bally has a night out at the SCG and asks his forwards to give his backs a break..
Round 13 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Overpowered
June 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A tough year got even tougher for Alex Docherty’s Dogs who battled against a more skilled and healthier Port side
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Bye Bye, it’s on again
June 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
Collingwood come off the bye to take on old rivals Carlton. Cam Hooke considers the state of affairs.
Round 13 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Saints Alive – Miracle At Metricon
June 17, 2018 by 1 Comment
Things were looking pretty grim for the Saints and Braham Dabscheck until things changed in the final quarter at Metricon.
Round 13 – Sydney v West Coast: If anyone can beat them, we can!
June 17, 2018 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin is basking in the glory of a great win by the Swans.
Round 13 Preview: Welcome to the Future
June 14, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli ponders the future electronic provision of sport before launching into his predictions for this week.
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