Dear Magpies, we need to talk…

Come out of hiding and step away from your 2010 grand final DVD Magpie fans. Danni Eid wants to talk.

The Pre Wrap: Finals Week 1

The Long Suffering Pre Rap Faithful are all on board the Tiger Train to the City of Churches for Sunday matins. Mr Wrap shares his wisdom and experience about the Finals outcomes, but tips the Tigers anyway.

The Quality of Conviction: From Jock McHale to ‘Bomber’ Thompson

A thought-provoking piece by Anthony James on the value of leadership and conviction.

A wee deoch an doris – join in the chorus

Matt Watson is worried about the lyrics in North Melbourne’s theme song. As well as the Kangaroos recent finals record. At least their opponents in the Elimination Final this Saturday, Essendon, have just as poor a recent finals record. Just for recreation sake.

Port to win flag from fifth!

Then there were 8. Djlitsa takes a look at how the Final 8 shape up in terms of the Premiership window. The results may surprise.

Almanac Roadtrip 2014: The Ovens and King Grand Final Weekend

Having gotten a taste for their brand of footy back in July, all roads lead to North-East Victoria in September for Steve Baker as he gets set for the 2014 Ovens and King Footy League Grand Final. 

An Inconvenient Truth?

Tigers fan Stainless Steele wonders whether this is a classic case of premature jubilation.

The State of the Origins (of Australian Football)

Charlie Wells chronicles the origins of the names and places of all the clubs that grace our great game. And despite all the pommy toffs and shonks that lent many a club name, Ron thinks the indigenous possum skin game ‘Marn Grook’ gave it much of its style. (Lovers of our history will be richly rewarded by Charlie’s research – Ed.)

FIDA Grand Final finishes in a flourish

The finish of Sunday’s Division 1 FIDA Grand Final between Williamstown and Kananook was a heart-stopping corker. Vin Maskell survived to tell the tale.

Equalisation? Let’s try a bit of Logical Rationality on for size instead eh?

Gregor Lewis has some firmly stated views on equalisation.

International Cup: Des Plus Brillants Exploits

Rob Chanter looks at the International Cup and analyses the ups and downs from an impressive 2014 campaign.

The Post Wrap – AFL Round 23: the Yellow and Back (from the dead) Edition

The Wrap tells us how the team from Struggletown won their ninth on the trot, and gave TLSPRF another week to believe.

SA Country Footy – North East FL: RSMU Hawks v Southern Saints (nice pics)

More excellent footy pics from Peter Argent who watched the Southern Saints play RSMU Hawks in the NEFL in the mid-north of South Australia. [nice little cricket story too – JTH]

A Tale of Two Seasons: C Dickens on Collingwood’s 2014

David Wilson channels Charles Dickens to shed some light on his Magpies bipolar season. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.

Very small tribute

From the Doc, from Stewie, the Cowboy, Big Carl,  from Barcs, Plugger,  Harves and Nick. From the bottom of my grandson’s heart, who, when he sees a game of football, asks where’s Lenny.  It has been an pleasure  to watch you play, it has given so much enjoyment to all who have the luck to [Read more]

Division C1 Elimination Final- Adelaide University FC v Port Districts: Team Management

Dale Adams’ attendance at The Chardonnay Socialists (Adelaide University FC Division C1) this season has been patchy. Non-existent even. But he’s back when it matters. Here is his report.

The Final Grade for Karmichael Hunt

Callum O’Connor sizes up Karmichael Hunt’s AFL career and finds that the positives outweigh the negatives.

The Toyota Pre Wrap: AFL Round 23

Mr Wrap previews Round 23; his Tigers finals campaign; and announces his new commercial partners for Wrap 2015.

Under 11B Grand Final: Flemington Colts v the Red Devils

Pour a cup of tea and settle in for a detailed and entertaining report of an utterly absorbing Under 11B Grand Final in Tarneit, featuring Marcus, Noah, Frank, Louis, Ayiu, Oliver, Felix, Kye, Macsen, Eddie, Rob and more.

Brisbane Lions – Season Review 2014

A review of Brisbane’s 2014 season has QldPies feeling bullish.