Ross Slater concludes his comprehensive preview of all 16 VFL clubs. Carn the local footy.
Chaos and control
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
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…
Steve Baker tackles the age of the social commentator – and the social commentator.
FIDA Seagulls set to fly
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)
This concept has gained some momentum, and momentum is everything in modern sport.
Playing the Game
For Dips O’Donnell, football is not just about winning – we must first go through footy’s depths of despair to really understand what the game is all about.
Footy as remedy
Matt Watson explores the healing powers of football in times of ailment and hardship.
Doggies For Life
Some of Matt Zurbo’s characteristic observations – this time on the Doggies tribe, loyalty and ways to survive. [“If Jesus were buried in a Doggies jumper he’d come back in an Essendon one”. – nice line, Ed]
AFL Round 2: The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
Think the Demons are doing it tough? Think that footballers need a hand making a transition from the game? Think again.
Earl ‘Rock n’ Roll Animal’ O’Neil puts it all in perspective.
Football through the eyes of a father
Craig Dodson knows the joy of footy with his toddler.
Barrie Robran
It’s been a big week for South Australia. Words and photo from Peter Argent.
AFL Round 2: The Punt Road Wrap
The Wrap divines the false and true gold in AFL Round 2. His hands got a bit shakey late on Thursday night, but he still reckons the Tiges have found the mother lode. The Beckhams and the Hirds can’t decide who is being slandered.
AFL Round 2 (at last) : The View From Shepparton
Peter Schumacher celebrates the Big Nicks – Riewoldt and Maxwell – and the renewal of Adelaide as a premium sporting venue. He is keeping the faith with his Lions (for now).
Something Stirs in the East
Nick Gibson with an uncommon description of pre-match at VFL Park.
The John Barker Line — Carlton’s Dismal Forwards
Damien Little clinically analyses the Blues inability to create goals from their scoring opportunities in recent years. An oasis of sanity in a storm of Litza and TRobb.
Dazzling Demons spoil Miller milestone
Les Everett summarises Round 2 in a closer than predicted WAFL competition. Great effort by Fremantle (East & South) stalwart Kris Miller to tally the 300 game milestone.
Premiership Doubles: Captains, and Coaches
Glen has picked a team of premiership captains who have gone on to coach premiership teams. He’s run out of gas, and needs some suggestions.
VFL 2014 Season Preview Part 1
For those who just can’t get enough footy, the VFL season starts today. Ross Slater reports on some interesting recruiting over the summer, some good news for lovers of genuine power forwards and cult heroes, and the struggle faced by Coburg (including some unusual activity by the players to raise support over the break).











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