Remembering Round 9 1978, Ironmike feels a sense of history repeating itself as the Kangas prepare for the Blues.
No. It couldn’t happen.
John Kingsmill isn’t a North fan but, in Leicester style, he maps out a scenario for an unlikely, improbable but still possible outcome for season 2016. He may be proved wrong as early as this weekend. We hope so.
Strange scorelines, here we come
Damian Balassone has compiled an entertaining list of stories of one-sided, accurate and inaccurate scores. (Well researched Damian-ed)
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 9 Preview
After Collingwood’s dominant display over Brisbane, Cam Hooke and his believers will take it one week at a time
Round 8 – Adelaide v Geelong: Prodigal son returns
Citrus Bob returns to Adelaide where the Coliseum is baying for blood and discovers a touch of humanity
Round 8 – GWS v Gold Coast: The 2016 Jason Dunstall Cup
AFL in Queensland? Earl speaks his mind.
Round 8 – GWS v Gold Coast: GWS Monaros v Gold Coast Schoolies
Wanting to avoid the traffic, Earl takes a seat on the couch, organises his CD collection and provides insight into the Giants dominant win against the Suns.
The Wrap Report – May Edition
Doesn’t a win bring out TLSPRF? Our Milparinka stringer has found the latest edition of the Wrap Report left under a rock out along Yandama Creek. He sounds febrile but lucid (and persuasive – Ed.) He says he’s not coming back until the Tigers have won 9 in a row.
The Boy Next Door
Peter Baulderstone loved every minute of footy on the weekend. The underdogs triumphed and his Eagles vanquishers. But the highlight was hearing the boy next door kick the footy alone in the dark after his Navy Blues won again against the odds. (Poetry Warning: Swish – contains Bobby Gibson reference).
Northcote Park FC – Bronik Davies: Our Leader is right up with the best of them!
A tribute to Northcote Park’s very own Bronik Davies.
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: The remains of the day
David Wilson channels Kazuo Ishiguro for a day on which people, in the form of players, volunteers and supporters all shine brightly through the lens of “club”.
WAFL Round 9 – Point made at the Showgrounds
South Fremantle and Subiaco are two games clear at the top of the WAFL ladder after Round 9. Les Everett’s wrap features many names familiar to AFL supporters.
Round 8 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Nature versus Nurture
Neil Anderson conducts a sociology experiment on the Bulldogs game against Melbourne.
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: Put a Sock In It
Phil Hill reports on a resurgent Fitzroy and the security offered by a usefully applied checklist [Not for squeamish readers nor those fearing dental work – Ed].
Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: The key is steady breathing
Richmond’s win against Sydney was not only music to the ear for Sarah but a night where Jack provided a timely inspiration.
Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: One that got away
A wicked bounce, a chip over the top and the ball is with Richmond’s Lloyd as the final siren sounds, the game that got away from Sydney writes Keiran Croker
Round 8 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Collingwood back on song!
Ramon Dobb was disappointed when Collingwood’s game against Brisbane was scheduled against Eurovision, however he managed to find some worthy distractions.
Round 8 – West Coast v St Kilda: We got shmushed.
In a game where little could be said about St Kilda in their loss to West Coast, Yvette Wroby manages to find a conversation.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 8 review
With a big win over Brisbane, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood believers finally have a reason to smile.
Round 8 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: The Spirit of Craig Bradley looms large on a solemn day for Port Adelaide
Chris suggests future Carlton v Port Adelaide games be played for the Craig Bradley Cup, a champion for both clubs











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