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.
Under 12 Footy: St Kilda City Red v South Melbourne
April 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
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.
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