Jackson Clark reckons that mature age midfielder James Magner was poorly treated by the Melbourne Demons coaching panel last season. What do Demons fans think and are you looking forward to 2014 with real hope?
SEN 1116 – Are We Being Served?
January 29, 2014 by 17 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt has been good enough to join us (thanks Andy), and asks if you find SEN Sports Radio informative or annoying? Let us know your brickbats and bouquets.
Omens and Superstitions
January 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
So what is the omen that has guaranteed Turbo Zurbo’s local club a premiership?
The Return of the Jumper
January 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay announces that he has got his mojo back, and that the official period of Tiger mourning is over. Eat ’em alive, Paddy.
NTFL Round 15 Wrap-Up
January 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark updates us on Round 15 in Darwin. St Marys continue to dominate, but Wanderers and Nightcliff had good wins in tight contests.
Feline football: 60-plus years of following the Cats, from near and far
January 27, 2014 by 15 Comments
‘Once a Punter’ reminisces about 60+ years of following his Cats through good times and bad; radio static; premiership redemption and (for him) an unbeaten record at Kardinia Park. (One of the most poignant and wise memoirs we have published – Ed.)
Australia Way
January 26, 2014 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone uses Australia Day to consider our national identity and values, and how that is reflected in our sporting history.
Thanks Adam
January 26, 2014 by 38 Comments
The Almanac’s long range Cup tip has got up. Adam Goodes as Australian of the Year was a ‘lock’ when JTH put him on the cover of the 2012 Almanac. Peter Baulderstone uses editorial privilege to resurrect his 30 May piece when Adam was at the centre of the racism debate. Feel free to add your own tribute.
NTFL Round 14 Wrap-Up
January 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark tells us the weather was wet, windy and miserable for the footy in Darwin on the weekend. Meanwhile the southern states baked in record heat. Go figure.
Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it’s off to work we go.
January 18, 2014 by 13 Comments
Sam (Stainless) Steele has been wondering about the mundane (banal) nature of sport once it is in the grip of the professionalised industrial process. [Super article; thought-provoking. Ed]
Who do I send the invoice to?
January 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Saint66 has REALLY had it with the cross-promotional advertising on televised sport. Who knew that My Restaurant Rules is now an Olympic sport?
The Only Team Old Carlton Knows
January 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Franc de Borges celebrates 150 glorious years of the Carlton Football Club. For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.
Leap Year
January 14, 2014 by 4 Comments
Who will leap into the finals after finishing in the lower portion of the ladder last season? Will it be resilient Essendon; much-hyped North Melbourne; unlucky Adelaide; talented Gold Coast?
Northern Territory Football League Round 13 Wrap-Up
January 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark offers a comprehensive summary of the weekend’s action in the Northern Territory Football League. Some familiar names and some that will surely become familiar.
Football is a funny game (on missing Before the Game)
January 13, 2014 by 9 Comments
Footy is as much about what happens around it. Aussie80s will miss the crew at Before the Game who found the wavelength of so many footy fans.
Diva demands
January 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
Basically this piece in the Herald Sun got me thinking. It was about some of the crazy demands and requests celebrities have when they are on tour. This got me thinking if I were famous what would my demands be? After some thought Danni’s Diva Demands include: A Swarovski crystal tiara. 3 Maxibons. A packet [Read more]
60 Years Ago (1954) – A New Era for the Yallourn Blues
January 10, 2014 by 6 Comments
Footy historians gather round. Roger Spaull tells the story of the Yallourn Footy Club’s involvement in the new Latrobe Valley Football League in 1954.
Motlop cops nine-week suspension
January 10, 2014 by 5 Comments
Jackson Clark reports that Daniel Motlop’s football career was on a knife’s edge this week when he was threatened with a life ban.
2013 – A Season in Song: Semi Finals – Fitness Test
January 4, 2014 by 3 Comments
It’s semi-final time at “Footy’s Got Talent”. ‘Swish’ Schwerdt was hoping for Danni Minogue, but these classics got a Guernsey from Greg Champion.
2013 – A Season in Song: Round 12 – Poor Form and Disillusionment / Early Retirement
January 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt shares a song about a cranky Mick Malthouse, confusing umpiring and a disappointing Blues effort. It didn’t make the cut. Dogs, Eagles, Pies, Tigers and Saints fans had heard it before.
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