AFL Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Brisbane: The Power to end hunger

Mike D reports on the Round 4 clash at Adelaide Oval. A new ground means new traditions and a new hunger in the Port faithful.

The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Five

Earl uses all technology at hand to help predict the final 8.

Confessions of a Smart Arse – My Brilliant (Game Show) Career: Episode 2 – Wheel of (Mis)Fortune – It’s A Shame About Rae

Swish’s journey as a smart arse affords him time with the great J. Burgess and A. Xenides. But where does fortune take him?

Round 5 – West Coast v Port Adelaide: The South Sea Bubble

Peter Baulderstone is not happy: with his side; with their effort; with the umpires. Lucky he is hiding in New Zealand.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 54-Heaven For Owen. Hell For Beckham (1998)

The English can always find a way to disappoint.

Crio’s Question: Forget the national anthem

There are concert halls for concerts and Moomba for parades. At footy, Crio expects footy.

AFL Round 5 – Geelong v Hawthorn: It’s All About Feng Shui

Dennis Gedling knows what will lead to an Easter Monday win – an exact replay of his matchday routine from every previous Easter Monday. Watching a Geelong v Hawthorn game sober is hell, but he’ll take one for the team.

Footys4all footprint across the world

The children’s sporting foundation Footys4all, which delivers hope and a sporting opportunity to children in need across Australia and around the world, has delivered its 8,000th new ball in only 2 years of operation. Be inspired by some good news stories locally and globally.

Melbourne trades?

Melbourne traded selection number two (Josh Kelly) to Greater Western Sydney in exchange for selection number nine (Christian Salem) and talented, yet injury prone youngster Dom Tyson. Right decision? Too early to call? Jackson Clark considers the situation.

AFL Round 5 Review

Some thoughts on the two favourites in the AFL premiership market.

AFL Round 5 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Either way, cracking game

A really thoughtful (and magnanimous) report of a tense match. Trucker Slim casts a mature Hawthorn eye on yesterday’s thrilling struggle.

AFL Fans’ Association Petition

The AFL Fans’ Association is gaining a lot of traction. They gathered over 900 signatures outside the MCG yesterday as fans (especially Geelong members) were frustrated by the ticketing situation. Check out the petition here.

AFL Round 5 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: in sun or shade

Collingwood in the autumn but looking very spring.

AFL Round 5 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Cats Take the Chocolates

Hawks fans are used to the Cats winning these, and they don’t seem too concerned.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 55-The Most Golden of Boots (1958)

Just Fontaine finds the back of the net – 13 times.

AFL Round 5 – Adelaide v GWS: the (remarkable) view from the mountain

Climbing, biking, a few drinks and some footy: all part of the Brown ritual in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges.

AFL Round 5 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: Carlton Restores Status Quo After Backalley Blue

When your very existence is an act of defiance.

AFL Round 5 – Adelaide v GWS: No Miracle for GWS Giants in the City of Churches

Michael Shillito and his fellow GWS band of supporters enjoy the journey to City of Churches and a team that at least gave good effort for most of the game. The visit to Adelaide was wonderful though the end scores were not.

AFL Round 5: Adelaide v GWS- Jesus Was Way Cool, but Dangerfield is Risen

Patrick Dangerfield is back, and the Adelaide Oval, in all its glory, receives him lovingly.

Carlton’s Most Important

Dan Campbell considers the role of Carlton forward Lachie Henderson upon whose shoulders Blues hopes rest..