Joe Moore is sick and tired of the doomsayers. Buddy Franklin’s unprecedented 9-year $10m deal has plenty of things in its favour says Joe and wouldn’t you want him in your team?
Dear Smokie
April 29, 2014 by 3 Comments
Smokie’s letter to Brad Scott of last week receives a reply.
AFL Round 6: The visiting Jacksons take in as much footy (two codes) as they can
April 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
The Jacksons arrive from Sydney, the Urquharts from Perth, and bang, it’s footy time.
Easter Uprising Highlights Contrasts Between AFL Variable Pricing and Club Memberships
April 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Andrew Else takes a look at the confusion around ticket pricing that continues to haunt the AFL.
Analysis of AFL Club Memberships Shows That You (Sometimes) Get What You Paid For
April 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
AFL Club Memberships? Good value? Outdated? Andrew Else takes a look.
AFL Round 6 – Haiku Bob: distant rumble
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Haiku Bob reflects on the ANZAC Day clash at the MCG.
AFL Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: 99 Luft Balloons
April 29, 2014 by 4 Comments
Mick Gwyther tells the story of his great uncle Llew, World War I veteran, who lived an independent life on his Gippsland farm as the ANZAC Day match at the MCG invite him to consider the notion of freedom. [This is a fine antidote to the jingoism of so much coverage – Ed]
Crio’s Question: The responsibility of coaches?
April 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
To win? To look after the game?
AFL Round 6 – Melbourne v Sydney: Familiarity brings comfort
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Our Australian of the Year triumphantly returns to a familiar field wearing red and white.
AFL Round 6 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Retribution at last
April 28, 2014 by 7 Comments
Dan Hansen has been waiting a long time for this – 135 years. [Great stuff from you Handbag – you are a true student of history, life and the game. And yes, I agree with you]
AFL Round 6: Wow!
April 28, 2014 by 6 Comments
John Harms was mighty impressed with Port Adelaide (again).
He says they can win it. His mate Eric agrees.
Round 6 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: The Challenges of Becoming {a Bulldogs supporter}
April 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
Joe takes his 4 year old Scarlett to her first footy Western Bulldogs match, with a toy dog mascot, hot dogs, children to play with and a sunny afternoon all good omens. Then the game started. On the train home, an old Doggy supporter gave her opinion on Joe’s footy parenting. [Please discuss. Ed.]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 48-Italy Make It Two In A Row (1938)
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Dennis Gedling’s latest history lesson on the World Cup 1938 in France, won by Italy for the second World Cup Trophy in a row, and the last one for 12 years as war broke out across Europe and Asia.
One WAFL constant
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Were you hanging out to here how all the WAFL teams went this week? Les has all the low down and results.
Norwood v North Adelaide – ANZAC Day 2014
April 28, 2014 by 8 Comments
Dave Brown presents some inconveniet truths about ANZAC Day football whereever it is held, the SANFL choice to play the Grand Final rematch on this day and the lunch reliving past glories of the Norwood Football Club. Of all the intertwining stories of the day, Dave found the game itself was the least engaging.
AFL Round 6 – St Kilda v Brisbane: The View of New Zealand from Shepparton
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Peter Schumacher is glad his Lions have more energy than he does and will take the win despite not being a fan of footy scheduled for across the ditch.
AFL Round 6 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: The Talia Bros Cup
April 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
A chance encounter with some faraway friends for Swish Schwerdt was the highlight of an otherwise forgettable Crows winning day. Still, winning ugly probably beats losing pretty and certainly beats losing ugly.
Crios Racing: The ‘Bool
April 28, 2014 by 8 Comments
Crio’s off to Schoolies for the Over 40s, and he never tires of it. He’ll be swinging a bag, so go and say g’day.
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