It’s the mixture of young and old that has Cats fan Tim McBain most excited about 2013.
NRL trumps AFL in marketing match
March 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
The AFL and NRL recently unveiled their 2013 promotional commercials and they demonstrate a fascinating contrast in positioning, and how administrators handle their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Biography boxes, Avatars and general Knacker love
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our IT guru, Dermie, has added a new feature to the site. You may have already noticed it – at the end of your story, there is a biography box. You can have it at the end of your stories, or not. There is also an option to upload your photos here if you couldn’t work out the Gravatar technology.
Australian sport struck by reality
March 1, 2013 by 4 Comments
Domenic Favata doesn’t want to turn into a cynic but there are a lot of things in sport at the moment which have challenged his youthful innocence.
The Middle Australia Report: Melbourne and Tanking
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Middle Australia outs himself and then defends the enemy. Strange days indeed.
As the summer fades…..
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli reflects on the summer of cricket and looks ahead to the weekend’s footy and racing.
We need more stats and categories in football
February 27, 2013 by 11 Comments
Sean Curtain is calling for more relevant statistical categories in football, including WT (wobbly torp), WB (Worm Burner) and CK (crap kick).
The Way-Too-Early 2013 Preview: GWS
February 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Greater Western Sydney Giants inaugural year in the AFL will forever be remembered fondly for giving us the vision of a team winning and not knowing the lyrics to their club song.
What will my memory be like in 10 years’ time?
February 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
I am one of those amateur football players who has been concussed on numerous occasions. What is my likelihood of ending up with a degenerative brain disease because of what occurred whilst I played football?
Pain and suffering with the occasional euphoric high
February 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
Pain and suffering with the occasional euphoric high – it’s the best way to describe the life of a Saints fan, says Shaun Curnow. So, what is it that makes them bleed Red, White and Black?
The Wrap: The Let’s Be Honest About All This edition
February 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
It takes a bit to draw the Wrap staff back from hibernation, but we believe the crisis at Melrose Drive & Jellymont House warrants such a re-call.
Born Working. Billy Williams.
February 25, 2013 by 14 Comments
Let’s get this straight, Billy Williams is a champion. You think so the minute you meet him. Triple South Melbourne best and fairest, Bloods Team of the Century member, Australian Rules Hall of Fame. The only surviving Swan from the Bloodbath Grand Final. A ripper jag of titles, but there’s something more to [Read more]
There was no tanking
February 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby captures the feelings of most on the non-tanking issue through her art.
Robertson Oval – where Terry Daniher was king
February 25, 2013 by 16 Comments
The AFL grounds onslaught into NSW continues with the unveiling of a revamped Robertson Oval in Wagga on March 2 when the Giants play the Brisbane Lions in a NAB Cup game under lights. Rod Gillett says the oval has a rich history.
Looney Tunes
February 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AFL CEO Elmer Fudd has been granted bail on the charge of causing unnecessary criminal damage to the game. Mr Fudd is unrepentant.
Vlad the Prince
February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Melbourne “agreement” stinks of Machiavellian pragmatism with a couple of sacrificial lambs thrown to the wolves in Dean Bailey and Chris Conolly and a $500,000 fine that will undoubtedly be covered by AFL special dividends.
How It Must Have Happened: Melbourne Tanking Press Conference
February 21, 2013 by 8 Comments
The AFL’s head of information dispersal, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahha, clears up all confusion on the Melbourne not-tanking issue. Sort of.
The AFL has tanked its way to the bottom of the integrity ladder
February 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
After months of investigative work by the AFL commission a verdict has been reached. The verdict-NOT GUILTY Don’t rejoice yet Demons fans because your club hasn’t gotten off scot free. GazA person who loves writing about sports but doesn’t want to work for a newspaper. I just simply want to have my opinions, ideas and [Read more]
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