Welcome to the Devolution

Jeff Dowsing applies the Theory of Devolution, and some whip-cracking, to the current direction of the AFL rule-makers.

AFL Round 2 – St.Kilda v Richmond: Beware of Tigers and Wonderful Obsessions

The Tigers are young, hungry and on the rise. Saints fan Yvette Wroby remembers what that felt like.

AFL Round 2 – St.Kilda v Richmond: The Supposedly Falling Saints v The Apparently Rising Tigers

Jim Newkirk feels hope, fear and deep anxiety whenever he watches the Tigers play. Friday night was no exception.

How to Watch Footy, Part 2

Vin Maskell does thing at a delightful, meandering pace, bu takes everything in nonetheless as this account of a Williamstown game demonstrates.

Run for your life

Given recent events in Brisbane where a huge storm caused injury to some participants, Iron Mike considers the mind of the long distance runner whose competitive instincts preside.

AFL Round 2 Preview: Carlton in strife?

JTH is concerned for the Carlton Football Club.

Crio’s Racing: Slipper Week

It is Slipper week. The form needs a look, then a study followed by dissection. There are showers about so the track conditions must be monitored. Rosehill always presents a fantastic occasion and, once again, there are terrific fields ( 5 Group Ones in a row!) and so many possibilities. Big characters are again to [Read more]

AFL Round 2: The pre-Wrap

The Wrap previews the Mick and Eddie Cup Round and makes the Lions a good thing while possibly mozzing The Moggies.

AFL Round 1 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Jeffed again

Bugger, writes Hawks man Kevan Carroll. Jeffed again.

AFL Round 1 – Hawthorn v Geelong: P. Flynn, G. Galilei and the insight of the Hawthorn fan

JTH enjoys the opening day of the footy season.

How to Watch Footy, Part 1

Not all games deserve or demand our full attention. The first of, hopefully, an occasional series by Vin Maskell.

The Vatican HR department responds to comments made on Monday by ex-Pope Benedict.

An ill-timed radio interview by Pope Emeritus on his successor has landed him in trouble with his PR department.

AFL Round 2 preview: Oh the Humanity

Round 1 was tough for the tipsters but Sal Ciardulli managed three. See what he has in store for you this week.

Stawell and the Cats

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

Mark Seja signed his wife up as a (hush, hush) Port Adelaide member and says there’s definitely something in the air at Alberton.

Springsteen’s pen: Kaney’s attempt at a Crio type question

Rick Kane, inspired by his audience with Bruce Springsteen, asks for your favourite opening line of the great man’s songs, as well as reflections from his recent tour if you attended.

How great we once were

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?

Athletics adds some much-needed Wattage

You’d be forgiven for thinking that track and field had taken an indefinite break after London but Melbourne hosts an IAAF event, the grandiosely-named Qantas Melbourne World Challenge, this Saturday.

My First Game: August, 1963

A reflection on footy in a very different era.

AFL Round 1- The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup

Will there ever be a bright future for the Fuschias? Since the Reverend departed, they’ve churned through nearly as many coaches as they have players and will likely continue to do so.