Longworth tells how he came to appreciate ‘women’s sport’ as ‘sport’ not gender. Funny what ancient 1990’s computer games can teach you.
When White Was Not Cool
July 24, 2014 by 7 Comments
Raitman reminisces on the time he and a group of mates – the Lavender Hill Mob – turned out for the mighty Mudlarks. In their white guernseys.
Ten best state league performances from AFL players
July 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Which young Swan racked up a cool 64 touches back in Round 8? Which former GWS player averages 12 tackles per game (yes 12) in the VFL? Jackson Clark gives us the low-down on state league fantasy football stats.
Bring Back the Place Kick
July 24, 2014 by 21 Comments
Bernard Whimpress recommends Mike Sexton’s reprint of the 1914 classic book “Football” by Dave McNamara. He laments that skill and quality has been replaced by speed and quantity in the modern game.
Cat P*rn & the Ross Lyon Vortex
July 23, 2014 by 3 Comments
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
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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?
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