The 2016 Bill Barrot Cup – Planning Precedes Momentum

Earl casts his keen eye over round 7 protagonists and provides insight for picking a winner.

Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: An optimum state of being

Yvette Wroby found herself in a blissful state Saturday watching her Saints balance their yin and yang in a heavenly win over the Demons.

Round 6 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: We’re halfway there

Bon Jovi, you made Cathryn McDonald’s day! No longer “Living on a Prayer” as the Power fulfilled Cathryn’s unexpected hopes and prayers with a stirring win over the Tigers.

Round 6 – Carlton v Essendon: At the G

On Sunday Rob Oaten witnessed the worst two and a half quarters of football he had ever seen, then had to front the Carlton Four.

The 2016 Peter Knights Cup – Round Six

Earl O’Neill, with typical insight and humour, summarises Round 6. “…The Tigers (they’re from Tigerland, the fighting fury, some say) have 70,000 members and drew 27,000 last weekend. How’s the latest five year plan working out?”

Round 6 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: If

Neil Anderson and the Doggies meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same.
…A list of Bulldog ‘Ifs’ since 1954.

May 2 Anniversary: The Life and Impact of Tom Wills

Greg de Moore wrote a celebrated biography of the remarkable Australian character Tom Wills. Here Greg gives an overview of the life and impact of one of the most intriguing Australians.

Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Fast-break footy

Our American Saints fan, Glenn Brownstein, sees parallels between St Kilda’s relentless style and a famous basketball scheme. And can’t wait for the sequel.

Round 6 – Carlton v Essendon: Who stinks less

We might be s#@t but we are a better class of s^%t than Essendon

Round 6 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: that was then, this is now

While Dogs won around the clearances, Andrew Starkie writes that Wells and Waite were the difference in North’s top of the table clash.

Round 6 – West Coast v Collingwood: Double and Nothing

Peter Baulderstone reckons his Eagles were ordinary (and won by 10 goals). Collingwood is “a shiver looking for a spine to crawl up” (op cit – former #1 ticket holder).

Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: We’re back!

Yoshi enjoys his day off dancing, singing karoake and watching his Saints come marching in at the Coolabah Pub in Osaka. If every weekend could be this good.

Round 6 – Brisbane v Sydney: My Heart is still racing, or is that because I am “old”? Those under 70’s: when it happens, just get used to it!

Jan journeyed to Brisbane where she encountered the old age order but thankfully her youthfulness ensured she survived the Swans’ heart stopping game at the Gabba.

Fearless Round 6 – The two strugglers of the VFL sit 1 & 2 in the AFL. Now for match of round!

Fearless reviews Round 6 and finds the two strugglers fighting for top of the ladder clash in front of a bumper crowd

Almanac Weekend Sports Results 2/5/16

All the weekend’s sporting results worth knowing.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 6 review

Cam Hooke retains the faith every week especially so in this week’s review of Collingwood’s round 6 loss to West Coast Eagles.

Round 5 – Hawthorn v Adelaide: Poppy does it for Shaun – a great night at the G

Peter Cahill summarises that Hawthorn’s win over Adelaide can be categorised into quiet crowd; speed; three little men; the Poppy factor; doing it for Shaun; loud crowd

WAFL Round 7: Lions top Dogs by Les Everett

WAFL Round 7 review by Les including top of the ladder clash Subiaco v Sth Fremantle.

Round 6 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: All Around The MCG (or the myth of Richmond’s Fan Base)

chrism76 is holding back with “I told you so” however last week’s critique of Port seemed to have worked, and where were the Richmond fans?

Round 6 – Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn: GWS step up, up and away

A sleeping Giant has awaken as the Hawks go flightless