A key link to the “good old days” of footy has passed with the death today of Tom Hafey. Crio recommends retiring a couple of items in memoriam. Do you have any to add..?
AFL Round 8 – The Wrap: The Bump We Had to Have Round
May 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
Mr Wrap reckons that the Bloods and the Adelaide Longshoremen sent a message on the weekend. There is a spring in the Wrap step this week as the bye avoided further long suffering among TLSPRF.
How will the Kennedy-Judd trade be judged in hindsight?
May 12, 2014 by 6 Comments
It’s a good question to pose! Was the famous trade worth it? Have Carlton missed out?
Paul Roos and the psychology of football
May 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Steven Whiteside with a look at the unique challenges facing Paul Roos at Melbourne.
You have to laugh and you have to wonder….
May 9, 2014 by 5 Comments
Yvette Wroby looks at the long injury list for her Saints, and surveys the injury rate across the competition. Is this getting worse, or have injuries always been this prevalent?
AFL Round 8: The Pre-Wrap
May 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
The Wrap delivers the final word on that bump before illuminating the path ahead.
Jack Off: a relief or should the system be flushed down the cistern?
May 9, 2014 by 7 Comments
Jeff Dowsing reviews the Viney/bump/Tribunal/farce/imbroglio and suggests that Gillon and the AFL have some explaining to do. How do lawyers arrive at common sense that evades ex-footballers?
McNamara: Banned?
May 9, 2014 by 9 Comments
Dave McNamara’s was a (long-kicking) star of the game, and a character of the game in the early twentieth century. Master story-teller Mike Sexton got his hands on a copy of Dave McNamara’s book, Football, written mid-career by the champion of a century ago. So intrigued was Mike by this “eccentric and fascinating little volume” that he has published the book, with a foreword. Here’s an initial outline from Mike.
The Last Hour of Football?
May 9, 2014 by 18 Comments
As the hours count down to the Jack Viney appeal John Harms considers the meaning contained in football and why those who value the game feel so strongly about it.
Calling all Nemeses (Any serious offers considered)
May 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jamie Simmons (Igor sounds more intimidating) wants his Brisbane Lions to stir up some genuine inter-club rivalry to increase passion for his team North of the Tweed. Any takers?
Lions lose more than the game
May 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Brisbane Lions have fallen on hard times, which will be a test for the kids too young for the glory years.
The Statistical Premiership Window: How are teams placed so far in 2014
May 8, 2014 by 11 Comments
Damien Little (the sensible one) updates the performance of all teams this season on the ‘time honoured’ Premiership Window Index.
FIDA victories for Wyndham and Willi
May 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell gives the weekend’s results in the Football Integration Development Association.
Take your Mick
May 7, 2014 by 3 Comments
Francis Leach with a timely comparison of two Micks: Mulvey and Malthouse.
Scoring is low – blinkers are the answer
May 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
Matt Watson’s answer to the critics of modern football is to take the blinkers off and get a little perspective.
AFL Round 7: The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
May 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Another pearler from Earl O’Neil. He’s like GAblett Jnr in full flight. When you and 3 defenders are convinced he’ll go left, he goes right. Look out for the swerve at the end, it will make you gasp, smile and cry.
AFL Round 7: The Wrap
May 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
The Wrapster may well be enjoying the plight of the Da Da Da Da-Das, but he’d also like to see the Endangered Species have a win. {When will that be? – Ed]
NT Thunder’s Perfect NEAFL Start
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark keeps us up to date with NEAFL’s Thunder and their good start to the 2014 season.
Cold Morning; Best Seat
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell braves the cold, Sunday morning, junior footy circuit (from the safety of her old car) and adds a brilliant sketch of the game for good measure.
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