The Suns shone brightest in a great opening round, writes Peter Schumacher.
Dizzy
April 3, 2013 by 5 Comments
Chris Bracher was rapt to spot Allan “Dizzy” Lynch; a legend of pro Aths and the mighty Geelong West Roosters.
Book Review: Footy Town. Do Yourself a Favour.
April 2, 2013 by 7 Comments
In this entertaining review Peter Baulderstone explains how he chuckled his way through Footy Town on a flight to Perth. (It’s always nice to know when the connection you hope a book makes with people is evident – JTH)
The Wrap (I): The Tipsters’ Nightmare
April 2, 2013 by 6 Comments
In a typical Opening Round, the Village Idiot and the Drover’s Dog topped just about every tipping competition in the land.
Sunderland, Carlton and the drive to succeed
April 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
Pete Fuller has a keen eye. Here he asks whether the fortunes of two of his teams invite us to contemplate what generates success in contemporary top-level sport.
A late change in the Easter Monday blockbuster between the Jerusalem Christians and Damascus Eagles
March 28, 2013 by 10 Comments
In a shock move that has sent betting markets into a frenzy, Jerusalem club officials have declared that their talismanic centre half forward, Jesus, will make a shock return to the Easter Monday side to face the Damascus Eagles at home.
AFL Round 1: The View from Shepparton
March 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
As a foundation member of the anyone but Victoria Club and also as a born and bred Croweater I was really hoping that Adelaide would wallop Essendon on Friday night
The AFL has limped into Round 1, again
March 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
The AFL keeps missing the point. After another long, meaningless pre-season, round one was limp and unimaginative. That the round was split isn’t the problem. The problem is the choice of games.
Closed and open chaos – a game theory amateur’s view on Australian Rules
March 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
As the first school term wraps up, and the footy proper begins, Lachie Gaylard traces a line between the game theory chapter in his Foundation Maths textbook and Australian Rules.
The Handbag Boys: a footy tragic is redeemed
March 24, 2013 by 4 Comments
Ex-pat muso Ron Wells has discovered the Almanac from the US. This is the story of his life in footy. (Highly recommended – ed)
The Season-Started-Last-Night-So-If-Anything-It’s-Late 2013 Preview: West Coast
March 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Adam Ritchie gets his West Coast preview to us in the nick of time.
MYM- Maronite Youth Melbourne footy interview on State of Origin clash
March 22, 2013 by 6 Comments
It’s always interesting to see the connection between a church community and their love of AFL. Religion can be said to be a touchy topic, but when united as one community for the love of AFL suddenly religion takes a back seat for a few hours when it all becomes about tactics, teammates and a [Read more]
Where have you gone Australian leadership, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you
March 22, 2013 by 24 Comments
We have a cricket team led by Watson and a country led by Gillard. In the words of Marvin Gaye (no, not that bit about needing sexual healing), “What’s going on?”
Season 31, and all the very best to those strapping on the boots this year
March 22, 2013 by 7 Comments
Matt Zurbo is working his way into his 31st season. And his enthusiasm has never waned.
Gramps
March 22, 2013 by 5 Comments
Ged McMahon pays tribute to Gramps, who left a strong legacy and a lifetime of football memories.
Book (by Sam Fimis) Premiership Portfolio: 6 Step Guide to Succeeding in the Stock Market
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A copy of this book is available for review – if you are interested contact [email protected]
The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
March 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill and friends (I think) help assess the teams’ prospects in the 2013 season.
Andrew Demetriou at the launch of the 2013 AFL season
March 21, 2013 by 4 Comments
Andrew Demetriou’s speech.
Your thoughts?
Enough of the Preliminaries! 2013 Season Preview
March 21, 2013 by 3 Comments
The fixture is going to have a marked effect on team placings at the end of the year. Let Sal Ciardulli show you (Tigers, Roos, Carlton fans look away now).
Windy Hill Lament
March 20, 2013 by 6 Comments
Ged McMahon’s story vividly captures the Windy Hill of his youth. He hopes the modern players don’t forget the club’s proud history as they move to Tullamarine.
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