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)
April 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
AFL Round 6: The Wrap
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Some Alberton-love creeping into the Wrap-cave. But no Bomber-love. The Wrapster casts his wise eye on the proceedings of Round 6.
Anzac Day at Avoca: Take 2
April 28, 2014 by 5 Comments
A mixed bag at the Avoca Races on one of Australia’s most important days in the calendar.
Podcast Help: Club Theme Songs
April 28, 2014 by 18 Comments
Discussion Time about club theme songs: who has the best? Who has the worst? How are theme songs eveolving? Fremantle? Get your say in, Knackers!
AFL Round 6 – Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Munch on, munch on, what a lovely luncheon!
April 28, 2014 by 8 Comments
There’s something more than a little surreal about this piece: Bulldogs v Adelaide in a Boomerang Bar. [Never thought I see a reference to the Ramones and Gabriel Garcia Marquez in the same piece – Ed].
What does the future hold for prospective AFL coaches?
April 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
Clubs are prioritising potential coaching candidates with AFL playing experience. Is this restricting the breadth and efficiency of their choice?
Jackson Clark investigates the possibility of female and State football coaches.
AFL Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon (Floreat Pica Society): Pies pip Dons in Anzac Day #20 classic
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ANZAC Day Equation 1: 3 x Collingwood quarters > 1 x Essendon Quarter.
ANZAC Day Equation 2: ANZAC Day Football is NOT the ANZAC Day commemoration
Dave Nadel reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
AFL Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Suspending judgement (muddling along)
April 28, 2014 by 12 Comments
E.regnans takes in a Collingwood group effort while getting a perspective workout. Life is hard. We’re all just muddling along.
It’s still a funny game, football
April 28, 2014 by 12 Comments
Footy has become so earnest it can only be watched ironically, argues Jeff Dowsing. [This makes a lot of sense – Ed]
Best chicken soup ever; depletion; replenishment.
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Long live the delicious sustenance of chicken soup, grandchildren, art, footy and meeting others who love to talk about footy, writes Yvette Wroby.
Where are all the talls at?
April 28, 2014 by 7 Comments
The Bulldogs have a history of finding mid-field talent, but what of the talls?
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 49-Bergkamp Brilliance Wins Holland The Battle of Marseilles (1998)
April 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dennis Bergkamp seals the deal in an action-packed quarter final in Marseilles that had everything.
AFL Round 6 – Carlton v West Coast: West Coast get the blues
April 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As a neutral with free tickets, Alan Stewart is underwhelmed by these two teams. Though shades of blue and keen observations make for a memorable day.
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