The signs are all there – Glenn Cummings is staring down the barrel of age as he turns Angelo Lekkas. But while there’s Fletch, there’s hope.
Players who leave and come home
June 13, 2013 by 35 Comments
It seems the Dockers have a relatively high incidence of players who return to the club, as players, after leaving – Peter Bell, Brad Wira, Heath Black, and Adam McPhee to name some. John Barnes did it with Essendon and Geelong. Can anyone think of other incidences, particularly in the past 20 years?
Remembering Robert Rose
June 12, 2013 by 28 Comments
This weekend, Collingwood and Western Bulldogs will play for the Robert Rose Cup. What does this contest represent? Mic Rees looks back at a time when it was still possible to play two sports at the highest level simultaneously and Rose’s extraordinary, all too short career.
Football’s helicopter parent syndrome
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Despite numerous studies which report the negative consequences of helicopter parenting, the AFL is cosseting its clubs more than ever. Lop-sided fixturing, extra salary cap space, priority picks – is the AFL a professional competition or a form of welfare for clubs?
How to Watch Footy, part 13: The Queen’s decree
June 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
When did the Queen decree that there be no local footy in much of Melbourne over her birthday weekend? Vin Maskell hops on his bike and goes searching for some action.
Almanac Drinks in Brisbane on Wednesday (tomorrow night) – come along.
June 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Come along.
What’s in a name?
June 10, 2013 by 26 Comments
No wonder footy has turned into a soap opera, writes Cheryl Critchley
Ayce names (a piece published in The Monthly)
June 10, 2013 by 1 Comment
Daniel Flesch points us at Peter Cronin’s piece from the May edition of The Monthly.
Footy: the real mayhem used to be after the final siren
June 10, 2013 by 16 Comments
Peter Zitterschlager recalls the determination a generation of young footy fans to conquer the outer and the take to the ground for a pat and a kick in the mud.
Big brother has dozed off
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Larry from Lonnie is checking the odds for a goal review stuff-up on Grand Final day. He reckons they’ll be pretty short.
Man in White
June 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Man In White: Country Connections takes the reader into the world of umpiring beyond ‘the big league’.
An open letter to Melbourne fans
June 10, 2013 by 15 Comments
Passion can be a good thing in footy. But it can also get you into trouble, as Cheryl Critchley found out when expressing her frustration last week about what was happening at the Melbourne Football Club. In this open letter, she apologises for resorting to stereotypes, but stands by her belief cultural change is needed.
WAFL – Round 12: Runaway Tigers
June 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Claremont moved even further ahead on the WAFL ladder with a 21-point win over West Perth at Joondalup.
WAFL Round 11 – East Perth v West Perth: Royal Resolve Conquers Fading Falcons
June 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Against traditional rivals in a traditional timeslot, a loyal Royal sees a come-from-behind win in a triumph of persistence.
Jeremy Cameron – The Next Big Thing?
June 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark shines a light on an underrated Giant. Why is Jeremy Cameron one of the most exciting young key forwards in the AFL?
Boomer Harvey and other little blokes (and lots of interesting tidbits)
June 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Cobba’s infographic and column focuses on the little blokes of the competition (as Cobba has spent a life-time on the end of the front row in photos). Lots of interesting pieces of information to consider.
Merv
June 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Chris Bracher’s classic memoir about the late Merv Neagle and a kid called Eldridge and his much-loved Sherrin.
AFL Round 11 – Preview: Bye, Bye for Some (and bonus Eagle Farms tips as well)
June 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli gives his report on the teams so far, and throws in some racing tips as well.
Is there such thing as an intelligent footballer?
June 7, 2013 by 14 Comments
Is the term ‘intelligent footballer’ really an oxymoron? Jackson Clark looks at the Rhodes Scholar, the doctors and the law students proving that there is plenty of brainpower beyond just football smarts.
King George Whiting and the Jumbo Prince
June 7, 2013 by 7 Comments
A day’s fishing near Tumby Bay takes an unexpected turn for Michael Sexton and his mates when SANFL great Rick Davies (inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame) drops into the pub that night. As it turns out, Davies doesn’t mind a yarn.
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