Ironmike reacts to the “Poor Us” cry from the Sydney Swans.
Round 5 Preview – KB Time
April 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has the best odds on Brent ‘The Cuff’ Macaffer, the Just Shot Blues and a Dundeel for the weekend.
The First Wonder of the 2014 Season
April 17, 2014 by 14 Comments
Step right up. Easter Monday’s clash between the Hawks and the Cats under the big top promises all the fun of the fair. [slightly bizarre and other worldly but I think I get it – Ed]
No sore losers here
April 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
Catherine Durkin saw a couple of games last weekend – and can hardly believe the contrast. They set her thinking.
Round 4 – Richmond v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – among the flotsam
April 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob on Friday night’s rain-soaked game
AFL Round 4: It’s official! The Tigers have a finals hangover.
April 16, 2014 by 2 Comments
Fearless reports on a round that saw 7000 vulcans attend StarTrek Oval and a win-less Melbourne finally sort out their structural issues – but Jumping Jack was once again nowhere to be found.
Round 4: The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
April 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
In this weeks wrap-up, Earl O’Neill introduces you to your new favourite band and ponders why so many good players have forgotten how to play.
Malthouse feelings and car park lessons
April 16, 2014 by 6 Comments
A Latrobe seminar involving Mick Malthouse and a chance conversation with Mark Stevens have Danni Eid thinking. [Thoughtful piece – Ed]
Names on jumpers: no need
April 15, 2014 by 17 Comments
Call him a rusted on, Bartlettesque barnacle on the traditions of the game, but the addition of names to the back of players’ jumpers is a bad idea, says Ged McMahon.
Sydney Swans: Inhaling too much?
April 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Stuart Hunter has a theory (or ten) for why his Sydney Swans have started poorly. Has too much inside knowledge about the Swans been traded to other clubs? Or has Stuart been inhaling dangerous chemicals?
Beware. Winter is Coming.
April 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Tony Robb has (fortunately for him) decided to follow the emerging and vibrant Greater Manuka Giants. Fortunately for readers, he still takes enough interest in his discarded Blues to offer a weekly spray.
WAFL Round 4 – Falcons make a big statement
April 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Les Everett runs the ruler over Round 4 in the WAFL. The two AFL club aligned teams both lost. Has the ‘T’ word surfaced yet in WAFL circles?
Places in my past
April 12, 2014 by 9 Comments
After a great day spent with her Doggies, Kerrie Soraghan reflects on a club that means so much to so many. [A must read -Ed]
Brian Brown is a corker bloke
April 12, 2014 by 16 Comments
Old Dog catches up with Brian Brown, father of Jonathan, in south-western Victoria.
What makes an effective coach?
April 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Two time premiership winning coach Jackson Clark asks what are the key ingredients of a successful coach? Your thoughts welcomed.
Variations on a Theme
April 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Steve Duffy fills us in on the finer points of poetry – footy style. Has Haiku Bob found a match?
AFL Round 4: The Pre-Wrap
April 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
The Wrap exposes player-agent speak, makes Hawthorn his Wrap Mortgage Buster, and previews Round 4. [The rain has not removed the sharpness of Wrap’s critique – Ed]
Footy Art (thanks to Warwick Green and the Herald Sun)
April 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Check out the footy art that Warwick Green highlights in this excellent piece in the Herald Sun.
The Comeback
April 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson revisits some weekend warriors, and the things that drive them to train, play and push their bodies to the limits. [Contains sound advice to those with pot bellies – Ed]
Les Everett and his footy website
April 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
Les Everett has revamped his website. Check it out.
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