Vin Maskell is in his element this week – in charge of the scoreboard during the traditional Werribee-Williamstown clash. Bliss.
The Wrap – Round 4: Cats get the cream
April 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
Last week it was Black Caviar, this week it’s The Black Cats; they too took on the cream of Sydney Town and showed them that they can do it running amok.
Succulents, Bromeliads, Camellias and Old Trinty
April 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill delivers the exotics before heading to Brunswick St Oval for the Roys’ first home game of the B Section season.
University Blues presents Uni Derby ANZAC Eve dinner
April 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
Esteemed Knackers Paul Daffey and John Harms will speak at the University Blues Uni Derby ANZAC Eve Dinner this Wednesday, April 24.
Fred Wooller – Part 2: Premierships and Teammates
April 19, 2013 by 8 Comments
In this second part of Old Dog’s interview with Fred Wooller he hears of Polly, Bobby and the 1963 Grand Final victory.
Fred Wooller – Part 1: Bowling Alleys and not so Sleepy Hollows
April 19, 2013 by 7 Comments
Matt Zurbo with the first part of his chat with Geelong premiership skipper Fred Wooller. (Note the unlikely reference to ten-pin bowling.)
Will Mark Neeld feel the love?
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
James Hird certainly felt the love from his players after last week’s game. Simon Dix-Draper wonders if the Melbourne players will rally around Mark Neeld this weekend.
Comebacks and the Premiership Quarter
April 18, 2013 by 8 Comments
Should the third quarter still be referred to as the “premiership quarter” in the modern game? Does winning this quarter provide the momentum to win a game? Jake “Cobba” Stevens investigates.
A Baker’s 50
April 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
Dips and a Bonza Bunch of Bastards hit Kangaroo Ground for a 50th birthday party on Saturday night.
How to Watch Footy, part 4: Bang Bang Bang!
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell takes in the VFL game at Burbank Oval in his own inimitable style. Why would you ever watch footy from the top level of Etihad again?
AFL Round 3: The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
April 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
Caro and Pat can bluster all they like, but James Hird has not been proven guilty of anything and need not “step aside”, says Earl O’Neill.
Stairs are for climbing
April 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
Text message received April 14th 2:48pm: “4 Richmond fans just explained to a Dogs fan, whilst the Tigers lead by 49, that this match is far from over. We’re a pessimistic bunch!”
A Haiku in 18 parts
April 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
Something for all supporters in Jeff Dowsing’s haiku debut.
Blood line supporter
April 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
After all that’s happened, what does it take to make a Melbourne supporter finally snap? Matt Watson found out.
Running on instinct (or How the AFL Rules Committee is ruining the game)
April 15, 2013 by 7 Comments
So many of the AFL’s incessant rule changes of recent years are grating with the football community because they fly in the face of players’ instincts, writes Neon Leon.
AFL Round 3: The View from Shepparton
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Schumacher was going to write about footy but Adam Scott has fixed that.
VAFA – Fitzroy: I want another divorce!
April 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
I have said this before but I will say it again; a new season is like getting a new girl friend. I have already divorced Brisbane this season and it was with eager boyish enthusiasm that I travelled down Punt Road to Garry Smorgan Oval to watch the Roys take on AJAX in B Grade.
AFL Round 3: Showdown XXXIV
April 14, 2013 by 2 Comments
I, for one, am looking forward to attending the first Showdown of the year between the Adelaide Crows and Port Power. It will also be a showdown of a more personal nature as the director of finances and all things is a firm Power supporter while I will be supporting the Crows – albeit in [Read more]
Cheers and jeers: what makes a fan?
April 12, 2013 by 5 Comments
Remember mother and daughter Pat and Jenny Hodgson from Year of the Dogs? Think they would have booed their team after a hiding? Kerrie Soraghan thinks not. She wouldn’t either.
The Commentary Box: Melbourne’s Mangled Metaphors
Whilst the Round 2 loss by the Demons against the Dons opened the floodgates to Pandora’s box of worms for the MFC, hidden out of view amongst the commentary that evening were a few gems of mangled language that deserve a second repeating.