Who’s versing? Essendon

January 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The eloquent empathy for Essendon in verse by Alex Darling

Boundary Writer: Graeme Hugo and the science of football recruiting zones

January 24, 2016 by 5 Comments

A fascinating tribute from Mike Hugo to his uncle, the late Professor Graeme Hugo AO and the ground breaking work of the Adelaide University Geography Department in bringing science to the vexed issue of football recruiting zones

Wangaratta Gift – Bombers history

January 22, 2016 by 3 Comments

Essendon players have featured in past Wangaratta Gifts, David Griffin shares the history.

A club is bigger than the team.

January 22, 2016 by 3 Comments

In this retrospective piece, David Parker reflects on his journey and his Footy Club.

Time to reload 2016 with the Monkey

January 21, 2016 by 3 Comments

After a gloomy start to 2016, David Parker raises hope that the year of the monkey will reset his year.

Sliding doors and Groundhog Day and Standing at the Crossroads

January 20, 2016 by 3 Comments

Rick Kane has no time for James Hird’s metaphors and suggests a few of his own.

Book Review: The Straight Dope by Chip Le Grand

January 19, 2016 by 11 Comments

John Butler provides an thought provoking review of Chip Le Grand’s book, a must read.

James Hird, Essendon and the CAS judgment

January 18, 2016 by 32 Comments

Daddsy is ahead of 99% of the rest of us, having actually read the CAS judgment and considered an opinion. A useful summary of the findings before you next read / listen to James Hird

The Fan

January 17, 2016 by 2 Comments

Davemitri has lost a fair bit of sleep over the past three years – because he is a Bombers fan. He records his response to the events of the past week.

I Don’t Love You Anymore

January 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment

At once poetic and succinct, an Essendon supporter, Aussiegus, conflates the emotional and the rational in a poignant expression of his position on James Hird.

RIP Ken Judge

January 15, 2016 by 2 Comments

Les Everett pays a tribute to Ken Judge who sadly died today.

Here Comes the Judge

January 15, 2016 by 4 Comments

Hawthorn and East Fremantle premiership player, and former Hawks, Eagles and Sharks coach, Ken Judge passed away today. Peter Baulderstone shares some memories.

Mentoring Jake Melksham

January 15, 2016 by 1 Comment

Dam is reconsidering Jake Melksham’s year ahead following the small Swiss kerfuffle during the week. Suggestions welcome

Entitlement, Anger, Denial – Cheats and Apologists

January 14, 2016 by 18 Comments

The Essendon wash up is not so complicated, Neil Belford breaks it down for you.

If you were on an AFL list what would you do?

January 14, 2016 by 7 Comments

David Parker raises a few personal questions about the Essendon brouhaha

Essendon Saga: Statement from AFL Fans’ Association

January 12, 2016 by 22 Comments

AFLFA feels for Essendon fans.

Tiger Tragics

January 12, 2016 by 3 Comments

Rob Bartlett reflects on his passion for the Tigers.

Book Review: Breakfast with Bails

January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

For a good footy yarn, Ben Footner encourages you to read Paddy Steinfort’s “Breakfast with Bails”

NTFL Club-by-Club Mid-Season Report

January 9, 2016 by 2 Comments

Jackson Clark gives us the NTFL mid season form guide. Still plenty of chances for the flag with a cavalcade of local and interstate nomads who make the NTFL the unique league it is. When you have a few Motlops, Daveys and Riolis going around, things are always going to get exciting. The Ross Tungatalum clip is worth the read alone.

NTFL: Top 15 Players

January 3, 2016 by 2 Comments

While footballers down south are all in the middle of their best pre-seasons ever, Jackson Clark provides a mid-season analysis of the 15 players having the biggest impact in the NTFL. Some familiar and not so familiar names.