Time marches on, but some things don’t change: when the sun retreats a boy will feel the cold, no matter how flushed his cheeks. [Nice stuff-Ed]
AFL Round 4 – Sydney v North Melbourne: Triple Bogey
April 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Three things troubled Kanga Rob Chanter before the Sydney game. Well, surprise, surprise.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 61-The Moore and Banks Show (1970)
April 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In 1970 Gordon Banks and Bobby Moore provide moments of brilliance that would go down in World Cup folklore.
Names on jumpers: no need
April 15, 2014 by 17 Comments
Call him a rusted on, Bartlettesque barnacle on the traditions of the game, but the addition of names to the back of players’ jumpers is a bad idea, says Ged McMahon.
AFL Round 4: The View From Shepparton
April 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Peter Schumacher is concerned for his Lions as they lose more players to injury. Could be a long season from Shepparton.
Sydney Swans: Inhaling too much?
April 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Stuart Hunter has a theory (or ten) for why his Sydney Swans have started poorly. Has too much inside knowledge about the Swans been traded to other clubs? Or has Stuart been inhaling dangerous chemicals?
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 63-India’s Barefoot World Cup That Never Happened (1950)
April 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
India is a world power in cricket, but a minnow in world football. Dennis Gedling details the farce of India’s qualification attempt for the 1950 World Cup in Brazil.
Crio’s Question: Why bother?
April 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
Is there honestly any need to stick by your poor-performing team? A controversial poser from Crio.
AFL Round 4: I blame Carlton
April 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
John Harms wanders out onto the footpath on Saturday evening and it’s a hive of Demon activity. But not too many have happy footy punting yarns to tell.
AFL Round 4 – Melbourne v Carlton: A Game for the Agars
April 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
Dips O’Donnell revelled in the joy of the Demons win on Saturday afternoon. His Easter preparations were lightened by thoughts of (libel writ pending) who uttered those immortal “I’ll walk naked down Lygon Street if Carlton lose” lines.
AFL Round 4 : Melbourne v Carlton – The Malthouse Interview
April 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson wasn’t impressed with Mick’s coaching, but he handled the post-match questions with ease. Are footy journo’s the only ones performing worse than Carlton?
AFL Round 4 – St Kilda v Adelaide: Done Like A Dinner
April 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Mark “Swish” Schwerdts solid pre-game preparation is rewarded with a big win for his Adelaide Crows. Swishter #3 accompanies him and has a great line in droll humour. (Where did she get that from? – Ed.)
AFL Round 4 – Richmond v Collingwood: Pies, Tigers and membership card substitutes in the air
April 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
Mayuran Jeyarajah writes for the Floreat Pica Society about the Magpies solid win over the Tigers on Friday night. MJ is pleased to find to find that his Magpies are good, while the Tigers are good for footy.
AFL Round 4 – Richmond v Collingwood: Hunters and Collectors at the Palais
April 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Luke Reynolds is faced with a difficult choice. Footy or music? Music or footy? In the end his (magpie) Hunters triumph over the (timid tiger) Collectors.
AFL Round 4 – St Kilda v Adelaide: Looking at life another way
April 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Yvette Wroby tells how sometimes even a thrashing for your team is a welcome diversion from the realities of life. Her indomitable spirit and love of life shines through.
Round 4: GWS v Western Bulldogs: It’s against the law to frown in our capital city
April 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Mick Jeffrey benefits from a happy coincidence as his Dogs are playing in Canberra the weekend he is there to run in the marathon event.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 62-Das Bomber! (1974)
April 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedlings celebrates the goal scoring career of the Bayern Bomber, Gerd Muller, who broke records and won World Cups for his country.
AFL Round 4 – Geelong v West Coast: Central Park to Kardinia Park
April 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
James Demetrie journeys from Central Park to Kardinia Park to be filled with hope for another Cats flag.
Beware. Winter is Coming.
April 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Tony Robb has (fortunately for him) decided to follow the emerging and vibrant Greater Manuka Giants. Fortunately for readers, he still takes enough interest in his discarded Blues to offer a weekly spray.
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