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
April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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
April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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?
The View from Shepparton: The Suns shine
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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)
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