Peter Schumacher’s Lions weren’t totally awful, but they weren’t good enough either. Its no fun in No Man’s Land.
VFL Round 16 (1968) – Hawthorn v Collngwood
May 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
HAWTHORN v COLLINGWOOD Rd 16 1968 3rd August My parents are whispering. I can only hear muffled parts of the conversation. We are at a cubs footy carnival. We’ve played two games and I am so proud of my 1.1.7 in the first game. The behind is as good as the goal to me. I [Read more]
One small step for footballkind: a morning at Brunswick Street Oval Auskick
May 28, 2013 by 21 Comments
Is there anything purer than a five year old’s fluked drop kick?
VFL – Collingwood v Essendon: Return to Vic Park
May 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Rod Oaten heads off to Victoria Park. What was once an act of bravery is now more like a timeless picnic.
WAFL: Tigers on top, Dogs hit rock bottom
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reports on this weekend’s WAFL fixtures.
Australian Football and Improving Indigenous Relations
May 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark, a resident of the Top End, and a social sciences and education student, reflects on the AFL’s Indigenous Round.
So I did the AFL’s Fan Survey…
May 25, 2013 by 6 Comments
And oh boy was it intriguing! Leading questions everywhere! Didn’t get asked about the frequency of rule changes. Didn’t get asked about rule interpretation either. Sliding rule? Nah. Score Review System? What is that?
Garage band
May 24, 2013 by 10 Comments
Read Paul Daffey’s exclusive behind the scenes piece on Channel 31’s Local Footy Show – like a spin-off of the old Club Corner segment on World of Sport, only less slick. Daff will be on tonight’s show (7.30pm) talking Footy Town.
The elusive role that culture plays in a club’s success
May 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
There’s something that can’t be bottled, defined or imitated with the elusive thing that is culture, and that’s where the beauty lies, writes Sean Curtain,
The Pre-Wrap – Round 9
May 24, 2013 by 6 Comments
The Wrap with a bit of pre-Wrapping in the lead-up to Round IX (as he likes to Romanise his numerals).
Aker joins Bribie Island Bulldogs
May 22, 2013 by 6 Comments
Jason Akermanis will join the Bribie Bulldogs this Saturday, May 25, when they take on the undefeated Maroochydore Roos at “the Kennel”.
How to Watch Footy, part 10: Glimpses
May 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
Another big weekend of footy for Vin Maskell – Auskick, Under 18s, AFL – although the Geelong-Collingwood game played second fiddle to Julia Zemiro on SBS.
Crio’s Question: Kennel Cough
May 21, 2013 by 12 Comments
Despite the media’s indulgence of the coach’s preachings, Bulldogs supporters are worried. Have they bottomed out or has the bottom fallen out?
Standing on the outside lookin’ in
May 20, 2013 by 8 Comments
Tony Robb poses the questions that need to be asked. To quote a former North Melbourne ruckman – you know it makes sense.
David Williams – a coaching legacy
May 19, 2013 by 3 Comments
David Williams is a name synonymous with country footy, leading Rochester to two premierships in the powerful Goulburn Valley Football League. He’s now looking to repeat that feat with Kyabram.
Is there still a spot for the small man in modern AFL?
May 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark admires the shorter players. But he wonders whether they’re getting a fair go. Here he identifies the problem of heightism among AFL recruiters.
Strange business and product behaviour from Australian sport’s market leader
May 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
It is unusual for a successful business with a dominant product and strong brand loyalty to constantly mess with the core product. So why does the AFL constantly make change for change’s sake?
Black and white memories of Kardinia Park
May 17, 2013 by 18 Comments
Some terrific memories from Steve Fahey as he recalls Collingwood clashes at Kardinia Park. His reflections leave him wondering whether kids today will have the same sense of nostalgia from having been to the G and the Dome?
The Bump is alive
May 17, 2013 by 4 Comments
The bump hasn’t hit the wall and it isn’t dead. Round seven was filled with bumps that left players injured. The hysteria is astounding, because James Kelly deserved to get suspended.
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