A. Else loves Sunday night footy. With a sprinkling of ‘just desserts’ and ‘sour grapes’ served for afters all along Lygon Street. [Litza and What Else should hire a barn and put on a show, with Tony Robb growling, stage left – Ed]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 68-Sir Alex and His Scots Deny Arok and His Aussies (1985)
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Dennis Gedling tells how Australia under Frank Arok had built a better team and campaign in 1985. They fell at the last hurdle against a Scottish side managed by an unknown (!) Alex Ferguson!!
FIDA Seagulls win derby thriller
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Footy is a force for unity and inclusion across our community. Vin Maskell updates us on the first round clash between Williamstown Seagulls and Wyndham Tigers in the Football Integration Development Association.
AFL Round 3 : Bulldogs v Richmond – A nice day on the hill
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Joefloh is stacking up the brownie points, as parental obligations prevent him seeing his Bulldogs in the flesh. Virtue is its own reward.
Crio’s Question : Hanging Yourself by the Tongue?
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Crio considers Mick’s capacity for hubris, bravado and overstatement. Hoist by his own petard? What other examples can you recall of big statements coming back to haunt?
AFL Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: The Black and Yellow Submarine
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The Beatles were here 50 years ago. John Green sees the current exhibition which prompts him to consider all things Beatles as he takes in a double-header of the Dogs and the Tiges: the VFL side at the Western Oval, the seniors at Etihad.
AFL Round 3: The View From Shepparton
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Peter Schumacher is putting together a list of easybeats – and it seems it’s growing.
Goodbye you Bastard
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Tony Robb has called in the divorce lawyers. Trial separation or Family Court proceedings? He is casting out the baby blues, and seeing a hot new babe in orange.
AFL Round 3 – Review: Virility
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Ever seen a golf ball struck beyond 300 metres? It’s what Carlton ain’t.
A new weekly tipping comp from our man in Canberra
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Richard Farmer invites you to The Footy Almanac Weekly Footy Tipping Comp. Check it out.
The Universe says that it’s more than a game.
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Yvette Wroby is at it again, having stories to tell about sports supporters even when in difficult circumstances. Finding another Sainter will always make the world a better place, and finding other sports nuts is an added benefit.
AFL, Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: Sins of the Carlton match are visited upon the Bulldogs match.
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Bulldogs bite and Tigers snore at Etihad Stadium. Callum O’Connor grumpily reports.
AFL Round 3 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: The Silence is Deafening
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Dave Chettle is keeping the faith north of the border. But the Lions are scarcely making a dent at Dave’s local. His Magpies offer little consolation.
AFL Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne: A ‘Z’ Minus Match Classification if not the “Worst First Half Ever Played”
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Worst ever? But what was it pre-rated? And what is the impact?
AFL Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: Frustratingly Frustrating
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Cheryl Critchley treats her daughters to a hotel in the city and the promise of a Tigers win, but she can only deliver on part of the bargain. [The Tiges: still good for footy. Ed]
AFL Round 3 – Hawthorn v Fremantle: Home game, sweet home game
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Premiership and birthday celebrations at the MCG: Alan Stewart takes in some Cyril brilliance as the Hawks demolish their number one challenger.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 69-Ronny’s Audacious Chip (2002)
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Dennis Gedling tells how in the 2002 World Cup, some moments of Ronaldinho genius ended an England team favoured to go all the way.
AFL Round 3 – GWS v Melbourne: The First And The Last
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GWS is getting into gear (first at least).
SANFL season opener – Norwood v Port Adelaide
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As the sun sets in the west, Dave Brown arrives to find out whether concessions given to the Power reserves will undermine the SANFL competition, or whether the reigning premiers can hold their own. It’s local footy at its best as he encounters a proud dad, samples the sponsor’s product, and recovers his faith in the world.
VAFA B section -Fitzroy v St Kevins: Jim Bob wins the day
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The ammos started in Melbourne on Saturday. Superb conditions, and teams itching to run around in the sun on the perfect grass. Fitzroy went in underdogs against St Kevins. [Includes a nice tribute to a journeyman ruckman – Ed]
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