Stephen Hodder knows pain, as this open and honest account explains. And he knows footy pain, which he keeps in perspective, even when things are not going your way.
WAFL Round 8: Falcons fly home in the Perth derby
May 12, 2015 by 4 Comments
West Perth prove too strong for rivals East Perth, while Subiaco, Claremont and East Fremantle join the Falcons on the winners list as Les Everett wraps up round eight in the WAFL
Finding Joy Outside of Richmond
May 11, 2015 by 5 Comments
The essence of sport is the stories that come and go, inspiring us as they do. Sarah Black gives us the five best of the 2015 season (happy birthday Sarah).
The Wrap – Round VI: Where Life Imitates Football
May 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
The Wrap has arrived for Round 6. And there’s plenty for wrappers to sink their teeth into after a crazy round of footy.
Analysis: Queuing up at the bottom in Melbourne
May 11, 2015 by 6 Comments
Sometimes we forget we live in a diverse continent of six nations. Neil Belford reminds us (beautifully) and points out that Victorian-centricity is as relevant as the British Empire.
Analysis: Carlton-Richmond merger a serious possibility
May 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
Spiritofchecker is at it again. The AFL cannot continue to prop up clubs. He (she? Ed) has a solution.
Analysis: The significance of female AFL fans
May 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
In this piece, first published at The Conversation, Melbourne Uni researcher Tony Ward considers the role female AFL fans have had in shaping the culture of football.
Round 6 – Melbourne v Sydney: Stretching the memory
May 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Billy – son of Steven – Stretch makes his debut this weekend.
Round 6 – The Pre-Wrap
May 8, 2015 by 8 Comments
The Wrap takes reviews Round 5 and looks ahead to Round 6 with some profoundly intelligent punting advice.
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What it Was
May 8, 2015 by 7 Comments
Rick Kane accepts that two of his Hawks crossed the line last week. We are quick to judge, but how do these incidents sit with the contradiction that in our dark hearts, we don’t mind players going the biffo.
Chappelli at Sturt
May 7, 2015 by 8 Comments
Ian Chappell recently launched a new book ‘We Are Sturt’ for the Double Blues, for whom his grandfather played. Mike Sexton reports on the occasion.
Dudley Street Doggies
May 7, 2015 by 14 Comments
Old-timer Clem is a Bulldogs fan who resides in Dudley St. Mark “Swish” Schwerdt tells old Clem’s story. “Fancy beating bloody Sydney”. Not even Clem could have tipped the Doggie’s resurgence.
SANFL round 6 preview: Norwood V Adelaide
May 6, 2015 by 28 Comments
The Adelaide Crows’ SANFL team and lighting don’t seem to mix. All things being equal though, The Redlegs and the Crows (should) meet under lights this weekend to get the SANFL’s multi-cultural round off to a fly and Rulebook shares this preview of the clash at The Parade.
2005 – The (Almost) All Australian SSA Team: Capital Punishment
May 6, 2015 by 4 Comments
A decade ago, Canberra was the scene of the SSA 15/Under carnival. See Trent Cotchin back when he used to kick the ball towards the goals, a rookie Cat Ranga who wasn’t Lingy and a pair of injury prone Lions.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Five
May 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
The dust settles in the wake of round five. Earl O’Neill provides his unique take on the fall-out and gives some context ahead of the round six action.
Country Footy: Crisis? What crisis?
May 4, 2015 by 13 Comments
Peter Leneghan wrote this five years ago. Worth having a look at in the light of the recent northern Victorian country footy survey and report.
One-Eyed Footy Fans: Bushy, the Lunatic Tiger
May 3, 2015 by 29 Comments
The One-Eyed footy follower. We all know someone who believes – no matter all evidence to the contrary – that THIS is his or her teams’ year. Rulebook gets the ball rolling with this warm about his Tiger-loving mate ‘Bushy’.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Mazenod: Carlton may have a mountain to climb but Fitzroy only needs a Hill(e)(y)
May 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
King George III is a loyal Fitzroy Football Club patron. He is to be found in the club’s great halls of dining, behind its goals, and along its wings. He travels to all its away battles. His son Prince George is one of the club’s finest.
We Want You! Fancy Coaching in Odense, Denmark?
May 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Odense Lions and Lionesses are looking for an experienced player and/or coach from Australia to take them to the next level of footy.
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