St Kilda City Red play an important practice match where they learn a few things, get some fitness and enjoy the run around. They leave remembering to get the footy in their hands for at least half an hour a day, and keen for the next opportunity to run out. Edward Harken presents this comprehensive report.
If you’re having footy problems I feel bad for you son, I got 14 problems but Mick ain’t one
April 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
Something is happening here, but you don’t know what it is, do you – Mr Curtain? Or Mr Malthouse? Mr Roos? Mr Demetriou? Sean asks for directions home.
AFL Round 3 Fearless Review: The Grand Final rematch that wasn’t.
April 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Fearless gives his wrap-up of what Round 3 had to offer.
Dear Carlton
April 9, 2014 by 5 Comments
In a letter to her beloved Carlton, Barb Smith tells her team it needs to shape up if their relationship is to be saved.
Jack Clancy: man of substance
April 9, 2014 by 7 Comments
Ray Wilson’s tribute to Jack Clancy who was involved with the Melbourne Uni Blacks for six decades. Jack Clancy, Ray says, had a profound influence on so many people.
Jack Clancy 1934-2014
April 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jack Clancy – footballer, philosopher, writer, teacher, bon vivant – was one of the characters of Melbourne life. John Timlin (no slouch himself) spoke at the recent celebration of Jack’s life.
Ventilator Blues
April 8, 2014 by 5 Comments
They say an addict can never recover until they confess to having a problem. Carlton is the bloated archetype of a Hollywood star that checks out after three nights at Betty Ford, claiming to have seen the light.
WAFL: Leederville co-tenants looking the goods
April 8, 2014 by 5 Comments
East Perth finally convince but Peel can’t take a trick as the WAFL continues. Les Everett wraps up Round 3.
AFL Round 3 – The Wrap: We’re the Tigers of old, how easily we fold
April 8, 2014 by 5 Comments
The Wrap has his finger on the pulse. He’s on to Jellymont House, and he has a warning for those there who grind the sausage machine. People won’t hang around for expensive snags full of cereal powder.
FIDA Seagulls win derby thriller
April 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
Footy is a force for unity and inclusion across our community. Vin Maskell updates us on the first round clash between Williamstown Seagulls and Wyndham Tigers in the Football Integration Development Association.
SANFL season opener – Norwood v Port Adelaide
April 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
As the sun sets in the west, Dave Brown arrives to find out whether concessions given to the Power reserves will undermine the SANFL competition, or whether the reigning premiers can hold their own. It’s local footy at its best as he encounters a proud dad, samples the sponsor’s product, and recovers his faith in the world.
VAFA B section -Fitzroy v St Kevins: Jim Bob wins the day
April 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The ammos started in Melbourne on Saturday. Superb conditions, and teams itching to run around in the sun on the perfect grass. Fitzroy went in underdogs against St Kevins. [Includes a nice tribute to a journeyman ruckman – Ed]
Round 3 Preview – The real stuff begins VAFA Round 1!
April 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our Pal Sal Ciardulli lets us in on the value and the winners this weekend in the AFL and on Golden Slopper day. Whitefriars FC kick off their season with the only guaranteed quaddie of the weekend.
VFL 2014 Season Preview Part 2
April 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ross Slater concludes his comprehensive preview of all 16 VFL clubs. Carn the local footy.
Chaos and control
April 4, 2014 by 8 Comments
When trying to imagine Mathilde de Hauteclocque it’s best to think of a woman in a sackcloth. [must read – Ed]
Opportunity lost with the AFL grand final rematch this weekend
April 4, 2014 by 6 Comments
Miles Wilks suggests that the previous season’s grand finalists should be competing for higher honours in their first clash of the new season.
The Social Commentator: Oxygen Thief? Adult Bedwetter? Ubiquitous Brown Stain on the Underwear of Society? All Three? Discuss…
April 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
Steve Baker tackles the age of the social commentator – and the social commentator.
FIDA Seagulls set to fly
April 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Williamstown FIDA Seagulls begin their season this Sunday. Vin Maskell invites everyone to have a look.
Premiership Captains and Coaches, Extra Double (take 2)
April 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
This concept has gained some momentum, and momentum is everything in modern sport.
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