The AFL wants a say in Melbourne’s future, including the appointment of the next coach. This policy is fraught with danger, writes Adam Ritchie.
Knackers to the fore in new footy book
June 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Five Almanackers are amongst the 50 contributors to Australia’s Game, a new book just published by Slattery Media. The book is an updated version of the 1988 book The Greatest Game, edited by Ross Fitzgerald and Ken Spillman
The Cloning
June 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Want to see Captain Blood up against Ron Barassi? Wondering what happened when Tony Lockett tried lining up on himself? Dave Warner reports on the brave new world of clones in footy.
The Whole of My World
June 29, 2013 by 4 Comments
Nicole Hayes recalls a suburban childhood in the 80s when footy was king. In this bygone era, girls were banned from playing, leaving her to wonder what might have been.
An Open letter to Betfair about its ad, Power to the Punter
June 28, 2013 by 17 Comments
Betfair says it represents all punters – men and women. Rick Kane says its recent advertising suggests otherwise.
What the hell just happened? (or Welcome to Cliche-ville)
June 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
Watson to open; Federer and Nadal bundled out of Wimbledon; K-Rudd – Can anyone help Sean Curtain work out what in tarnation is going on?
Winning is the new Losing!
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The next two weeks will make or break Richmond’s season, writes Tom Greenaway. They are finding more tricks and are beginning to realise what it takes to win, but can they do it?
Kevin Sheedy: The Face of Football
June 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Lachlan Waterman recounts the victories, regrets and hard luck stories of Kevin Sheedy’s coaching career.
Picola Football League – Tungamah v Katandra
June 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
A trouncing for Katandra but a good weekend for Glen and his cohorts.
How to Watch Footy (part 15): Innocence
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell believes competitive footy should stop at Grade Six. Anything after this should be kick-to-kick, circle work and training drills.
Bailout for Melbourne not the answer
June 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Melbourne needs to face its demons and tackle the challenge ahead without an AFL bailout.
It’s Time
June 25, 2013 by 4 Comments
Forgive us if you’ve heard this before, but Peter Baulderstone tells a familiar tale.
Stevie J: You need friends in the media at the tribunal
June 25, 2013 by 17 Comments
Freo fan Neil Belford is sick of The Age stories defending gutless “heroes”. Johnson irons out a defenceless player; Harvey punches his tagger; but the story is Crowley pinching? He’s not happy.
A Floreat Pica Society mid-season Pies review
June 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Steve Fahey casts a critical eye over Collingwood’s season so far before answering the big questions – where will the Pies finish and what is their best 22?
Art (pen and ink): Missed Game
June 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
Kate Birrell’s young man missed a cliffhanger with his mates because of a two degree morning. Sometimes you learn life’s lessons the hard way.
AFL Round 13 – The Wrap: The Boilover Round
June 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Wrap notices, among other things, that the Case Scorpions, Melbourne’s VFL affiliate, is sharing top spot on the ladder. Sort of collapses The Demons’ argument for concessional draft picks a bit, wouldn’t you think?
WAFL – Round 14: A pair of thrillers
June 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Two cliffhangers in the WAFL on the weekend.
Coughing epidemic in AFL coaching ranks
June 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The winter is certainly upon us and paubai is very concerned about the health of several senior coaches in the AFL. It seems that the stress of coaching is getting to some and bringing with it the onset of vicious coughs and other symptoms.
AFL Rounds 11, 12, 13 – Bye Bye AFL: Memo – Grasp the light
June 23, 2013 by 6 Comments
Footy, and interest in footy lives and dies on the weekly conversation. The weekly cut and thrust at work, at home, in one’s mind. By scheduling each team to have a bye over a three week period, the AFL has diluted interest in the competition over this entire period.
Grand Final day 2010: London
June 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
What happens when you have to watch the Grand Final from half a world away? Grown men in sheep costumes, apparently. Brenton Shaughnessy braved the 3am start, the Fosters cans and the expat Collingwood fans to experience a beloved ritual from foreign turf.
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