Schwab might be gone but shuffling the deck chairs is not going to alter the fact the Melbourne playing list is sub-standard, says The Wrap.
Come On The Mighty Dees!
April 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
When the thrashings continue and the media descends, Melbourne must draw strength from Steve McQueen and yell: “We’re still here!”
Increasing the margin
April 12, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jake “Cobba” Stevens investigates how today’s competition compares to previous eras in terms of close games and winning margins.
How to Watch Footy, part three
April 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Vin Maskell waves the white flag (literally).
The indelible and permanent stain of failure at Melbourne
April 11, 2013 by 5 Comments
Sean Curtain explains how the Dees were toying with the gods and a few other key elements of life in footy. He has little sympathy. I suspect a Melbourne fan sees it differently.
3 votes for 2 kicks and 1 handball
April 11, 2013 by 16 Comments
Pete Zitterschlager explains his approach to umpiring and its impact on the known universe (especially his).
My favourite drop-kick. Part two
April 10, 2013 by 6 Comments
In the light of the references to “Country Football” we re-visit Vin Maskell’s yarn about the poetry of Philip Hodgins (first published in Sep 2010).
Wonderful Obsessions: A footy exhibition by Yvette Wroby
April 9, 2013 by 8 Comments
Beloved Knacker Yvette Wroby launched her first solo exhibition, Wonderful Obsessions, at Gallery 261 in Caulfield to a full house on Thursday night. The exhibition is open until the end of the weekend.
Demolished Demons
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Demons coach Mark Neeld seems unable to adapt as the match unfolds, writes Caitlin Nobes. Is he stubborn, or is it something else?
Melbourne’s demons – This is the life we’ve chosen
April 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
The losing culture Melbourne fostered, to ensure high draft picks, has become entrenched.
AFL Round 2 – The View from Shepparton
April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If the Tigers keep up these performances, we might be forced to start believing in them, writes Peter Schumacher in his weekly wrap.
The Wrap – Round 2: The Death by a Thousand Cuts Round
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The Wrap is keeping a lid on the Tigers stuff but taking it off insofar as everything else is concerned. Here are his thoughts on Round 2.
WAFL Round 4:Sharks have something going
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Les Everett gives his summary of Round 4 of the WAFL
Dee-moralising
April 7, 2013 by 7 Comments
I’m not sure who has the worse culture, Rising Reporter Dom Favata asks, the Melbourne Football Club or the Australian Cricket Team? He answers it by noting that Melbourne now have a lower percentage than Shane Watson’s batting average.
How to Watch Footy, Part 2
April 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell does thing at a delightful, meandering pace, bu takes everything in nonetheless as this account of a Williamstown game demonstrates.
The Vatican HR department responds to comments made on Monday by ex-Pope Benedict.
April 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
An ill-timed radio interview by Pope Emeritus on his successor has landed him in trouble with his PR department.
Stawell and the Cats
April 5, 2013 by 13 Comments
Going to the Stawell Gift is like going back in time, says Bob Utber. However, some things – like a Geelong-Hawthorn result – never change.
Mixed feelings about Power
April 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Mark Seja signed his wife up as a (hush, hush) Port Adelaide member and says there’s definitely something in the air at Alberton.
How great we once were
April 4, 2013 by 4 Comments
It’s one of life’s simple pleasures but when was the last time you had a kick of the footy? Iron Mike hasn’t had one for years and knows there’s no excuse. What’s your excuse?
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