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
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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
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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.
The Jolly folly: Louie was right – big blokes just don’t get it
June 7, 2013 by 5 Comments
Darren Jolly’s assertion that the Rules of the Games committee has ruined the game is incorrect, but what would you expect from a ruckman, writes Stephen Alomes.
Old Dog’s Footy Team of the Century (On-ballers, interchange and coach)
June 6, 2013 by 26 Comments
Matt Zurbo (who has played over 500 games of local footy) has picked his Team of the Century of blokes who haven’t had a run in the AFL. He invites you to nominate a few champions you know, have played with, have seen. Today he’s after ruckmen, ruck rovers, rovers, a coach (and he’s nominated a few on his bench as well).
Lockett in your pocket
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Has ‘Pocket Footy’ finally hit the mark in the challenge of creating a worthwhile AFL board game? Tom Bally rolls the dice and likes the state of play.
Round and Round Again
June 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
After a notable Indigenous Round, Lachie Gaylard lets us in on the AFL’s themed rounds of 2014.
Which way for the AFL? NFL or EPL? Or keeping their eye on the ball at home?
June 6, 2013 by 4 Comments
Roy Hay looks at the American and European experiences with their respective (dominant) codes and wonders how they might influence the thinking of the decision-makers at the AFL.
Tim Boyle on Footy Town
June 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
Tim Boyle launched Footy Town at the All Nations last Friday with this entertaining speech on country footy.
How to Watch Footy, part 12
June 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Vin Maskell is operating the scoreboard at a good old-fashioned VFA showdown. But the view from the top of the grandstand is of more than just the clashing jumpers.
Rick Davies in Yorke Valley FL Premiership Glory
June 5, 2013 by 6 Comments
With Rick Davies entry into the Hall of Fame, Peter Argent remembers his unlikely mid-career role in a South Australian country league premiership.
Fish Fingers, Aliens and losing to Essendon.
June 4, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jerry Rinse peers into the future and sees rivers of snot and a heavy tag on Marc Murphy and wonders what life has come to. [For those who want to know the outcome of a Round 11 match – Ed]
VFL – Collingwood v Northern Blues: PC sledging and a ripper game at Cramer Street
June 4, 2013 by 13 Comments
After watching a laborious game on Friday night, Jeff Dowsing’s faith in footy was restored by the VFL and some classic sledging.
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