Damien Little examines the existence of a “Ross Lyon Vortex”, and throws a few statistical comparisons with Geelong into the mix.
Walking a mile in their shoes: The case in favour of James Hird
July 23, 2014 by 13 Comments
Should a person who has given so much be hung by so little? Sean Curtain has a crack at an impartial view of the return of James Hird.
The taxing psychological side of football
July 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark reflects on the draining psychological side of elite sport. Will we see more early retirements because of the mental strain more than the physical?
SANFL Round 14 – Norwood v South Adelaide: Taming the Monkey Brain
July 22, 2014 by 5 Comments
With a the aid of wellbeing seminar, Dave Brown survives his Redlegs holding onto a 44-point quarter-time lead.
The seven best rookie-listed players of all time
July 22, 2014 by 17 Comments
In the light of Dean Cox’s retirement, Jackson Clark details his best rookie-listed players of all time: DC, SM, AS, MM, KJ, MB and BK.
Big pups to turn into top Dogs
July 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
You better run for cover when the mutts grow up. Jackson Clark on the bright future for a Bulldogs team led by talented youngsters.
WAFL Round 17: Tigers cause another upset
July 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Its not often that you kick 15 goals and get done by 72 points, but that is exactly what happened to Perth this week against Subiaco. Check out the action from this and other WAFL games from round 17.
The worst ‘second on the ladder’ side ever?
July 20, 2014 by 3 Comments
Pete Edwards is a Cats fan who can’t believe that his team is sitting second on the ladder. But he’ll take it.
Old Woollen Footy Jumpers: Darren Jarman
July 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
Would Darren Jarman fit into this old Roosters jumper?
What do they know of football, who only football know? Questions asked of retiring footballers (“So, coaching or the media?”)
July 17, 2014 by 9 Comments
Three decorated players have retired in the last 24 hours. We assume coaching or the media careers await. But what if they want to do something else?
A Tribute to Nick Maxwell
July 17, 2014 by 15 Comments
To meet him, he comes across as ‘just one of the boys’; Luke Reynolds pays tribute to one of his Magpie heroes.
Diary of a “Recruit” reject
July 16, 2014 by 7 Comments
Jackson Clark gives us an insight into trying out for the Fox8 program The Recruit. For a fleeting moment he felt like a celebrity. Then the drills began.
Barry Clarke: dairy career prolongs football passion
July 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rick Bayne tells the story of Barry Clarke, who in his 50’s is still kicking goals, both on the field and off it with his dairy company.
(Nick) Maxwell Smart: Mission Complete?
July 16, 2014 by 23 Comments
Will he or won’t he? (He did) Danielle Eid may be jumping the gun here (she wasn’t), but she pays homage to her great man Nick Maxwell, and says thank you to the Collingwood premiership captain.
Collingwood – what is to hate?
July 15, 2014 by 26 Comments
Matt Watson asks why do so many people hate Collingwood and Eddie? Is it the stereotypes and hatred handed down from previous generations? Who would you rather play in a Grand Final?
It is time for Mick to call it a day
July 15, 2014 by 12 Comments
Jackson Clark reckons that grumpy od Mick has ‘jumped the shark’. Time to go with some dignity intact?
The beauty and function of wool (in footy jumpers, blankets and beards)
July 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
Clint Rule still wears his old footy jumper as a barrier against the Adelaide cold, to differentiate himself from Gen Y, and because he’s a tight-arse.
Tour de France Stage 9 – Germany wins while Tony’s Gallopin into yellow
July 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dave Brown reviews Stage 9 of the Tour de France in the Vosges Mountains, and muses on the French Maginot Line and BT. He finds that neither has any defence.
Swans’ depth the key in September
July 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark reckons that depth is the key to September success, and the Sydney Swans reserves team is strong enough to challenge some AFL cellar dwellers.
Spoon the WAFL interest
July 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bracing for next week, Les takes us through the results from Round 16 of the WAFL – interest lies in the wooden spoon race…
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