Earl O’Neil gives his wrap on the Round that was, Mick Malthouse breaking the coaching record and how recruiting is a key to his Monaros having success over the boys from the Gold Coast.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 8: Penrith v Cronulla – Sun Finally Shines for Panthers.
April 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In insight into the ups and downs of life supporting the Penrith Panthers from Wayne Ball. on a wet ANZAC Day at Penrith Stadium, the Panthers show some of the spirit and resilience that coach Ivan Cleary and fans have been looking for.
Round 4 – Essendon v Collingwood: ANZAC XXI Another great chapter in our history
April 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Written for the Floreat Pica Society by Mark O’Connell, who each year attends the dawn ceremony and the Collingwood-Essendon game and then writes a report for FPS.
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: A Game of Two Halves, Four Quarters and One Left Hook
April 27, 2015 by 3 Comments
“Port won the game with a thrilling, irresistible 30 minutes of football in the first quarter, and a defiant burst of grit in the last 30 minutes.” Chris Michaels admires Port Adelaide’s will to win on Saturday night.
Sit Down Next to Me
April 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
Sainter Tom Greenaway reviews the fall and rise and fall of his team. How do they stack up against the Blues, Magpies and Hawks now and for the future?
Man and nature
April 23, 2015 by 3 Comments
“Like a friend seldom seen, changes to its appearance are duly noted”… Mark Tresize on the natural beauty of the You Yangs.
Ben becomes the fourth McNiece to captain Northcote Park
April 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
A family milestone wasn’t enough to propel the Cougars past Eltham, which used a fast start to claim victory, writes Stephen Marson.
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: Home Away from Home
April 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
The Sydney Swans feel like family to Joe Moore and his clan, who celebrate every year with an excursion — this time 15 strong — to see their beloved Red and White. Saturday’s game against the Giants proved a fitting choice.
Round 3 – Adelaide v Melbourne: A Danger-filled weekend at Bernie’s
April 20, 2015 by 11 Comments
Bernie Vince has crossed over from Adelaide darling to demon (and Demon), and his callous treatment of Patrick Dangerfield and other former mates got Dave Brown’s attention. Let’s just say his new role is playing to mixed reviews.
Round 3 – Brisbane v Richmond: Playtime in the Lion Park
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
John Green is a big fan of the Tigers’ work under lights at the ‘Gabba as they take on the Lions
Trouble among teammates
April 17, 2015 by 4 Comments
Matt Watson talks about the different personalities and attitudes inside a footy club. Internal disharmony can be death for a team.
Round 2- Essendon v Hawthorn: Thriller at the G’
April 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
Two old rivals went head to head at the MCG on Sunday Afternoon with Nick Weidmann re-accounting how the Bombers through grit, determination and a Cale Hooker goal were able to pull off a classic victory for the mighty club.
Richie Benaud
April 10, 2015 by 10 Comments
Richie Benaud was Colin Ritchie’s hero as a boy, then something earth-shattering occurred.
[This piece was first published in 2012 – it is timely we reprise it. Vale Richie. – Ed]
AFL Round 1 – Of carts and horses
April 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
E.regnans’ stream-of-consciousness response to the start of another AFL season. The Golden Goose that is the AFL and Howqua River.
ICC World Cup Final: Part two – The Inevitable
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Matt Watson wraps up his weekend in Melbourne for the World Cup Cricket final. You can’t fake passion.
Help! Boxing Doco on Peter Jackson
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
David Latham plans a documentary on 19th-century boxer Peter Jackson, who won the Australian heavyweight title in 1886, and seeks experts who might appear on camera.
You Just Can’t Beat a Wool Footy Jumper
March 24, 2015 by 7 Comments
The wool footy jumper is about to make a comeback, reports Craig Dodson, who can’t wait to add a new one to his Sydney Swans/Brad Seymour model from the 1980s.
Little Local Larrikins Part Four: New-Found Form in a Tight Finish
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell overcomes both numbing cold and talented opponents with some of his best play of the season to keep Eltham in the tennis match against Eaglemont.
NAB Pre-Season – St Kilda v Hawthorn: A Funny Thing Happened… Again.
March 22, 2015 by 3 Comments
Yvette celebrated the start of the 2015 season by meeting new Sainters.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: And They Still Won by Seven Points?
March 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
NAB Challenge or not – Cam Hook needs one of the faithful to explain to him how the Pies could dominate the stats sheet against Carlton at Bendigo and still lose by seven points? With his eyes now firmly fixed on round one, Cam wants to know what you’re looking for from the Woodsmen in Saturday evening’s match against the Bulldogs.
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