Glen has picked a team of premiership captains who have gone on to coach premiership teams. He’s run out of gas, and needs some suggestions.
AFL Round 2 – Sydney v Collingwood: Remnants of the Roman legion, Nick Maxwell and the hipster paradox
March 30, 2014 by 5 Comments
David Wilson celebrates a brave Magpie win, and the former captain in his 200th game who is no less a leader for the change of title. Nick Maxwell – a man within a team within a club.
AFL Round 2 – Essendon v Hawthorn: The four points
March 30, 2014 by 10 Comments
So much from Rick Kane to love if you are a Hawker.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 77 – Five-star England Belt the ‘Old Enemy’
March 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With only one exception, England have been West Germany/Germany’s bunnies on the football pitch since ’66. But in the 2002 World Cup qualifier, there was a surprise Munich thrashing.
VFL 2014 Season Preview Part 1
March 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
For those who just can’t get enough footy, the VFL season starts today. Ross Slater reports on some interesting recruiting over the summer, some good news for lovers of genuine power forwards and cult heroes, and the struggle faced by Coburg (including some unusual activity by the players to raise support over the break).
AFL Round 2 – Richmond v Carlton: Delusions of Adequacy
March 29, 2014 by 5 Comments
Stainless affirms the right to remain deluded, and considers the scale by which footy is calibrated. (And it ain’t the scale used in a shareholders’ report – Ed)
The ASADA Saga: Inside the Laager
March 29, 2014 by 25 Comments
A great portrait of the current footy world according to a true Essendon disciple.
Footys4All Foundation : Ross Faulkner & Son transform Elcho Island
March 28, 2014 by 5 Comments
Michael Gallus from the brilliant Footys4All Foundation tells the story of Ross Faulkner footballs, with on the ground support from Ross’ 17yo son Jack, transforming the lives of 800 children on Elcho Island (birthplace of Gurrumul).
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 78-Verbeek Bores Australia Through to South Africa (2009)
March 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Although Aussie Pim delivered the goods in the qualifying rounds for 2010, doubts lingered.
Malthouse you Dunce
March 28, 2014 by 15 Comments
T Robb with a quick quiz for the Carlton faithful.
Fierce rivals draw at Rochy in the opening round of 1954
March 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
Richard takes us back 60 years in the Bendigo Football League in a report that includes a dominant Graham Arthur at Sandhurst and a sensation at Camp Reserve. He also delivers his tips for round 1 2014.
AFL Round :1 Fearless’ Review – Vale Dean Bailey. Now the six month roller coaster begins….
March 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A look back a very long round 1 (includes possibly the first reference to Simpson’s Donkeys – sure to appear on tabloid back pages in the weeks to come)
AFL Round 2 – Richmond v Carlton: Tigers are a mentally weak side
March 28, 2014 by 13 Comments
Jackson Clark is a Tigers man. He thinks that the team’s leaders go to water under pressure. Thankfully the fans are made of tougher stuff.
Crio’s Racing : the (time honoured) Flat Knacker
March 27, 2014 by 22 Comments
Crio reckons the Rosehill meeting is top class, but look for the ones born in a rainstorm in a swamp. Albury Gold Cup day on Friday might be the go, with the (time honoured) Flat Knacker sprint.
Gambling is illegal at Bushwood sir, and I never slice: five yarns
March 27, 2014 by 23 Comments
Memories of a misspent youth from Mickey Randall. You can take the boy out of Kapunda, but you can’t take Kapunda out of the boy.
AFL Round 1 (and 2): The Hindsight Wrap
March 27, 2014 by 5 Comments
The Wrap has been busy thinking and writing. Epic discussion of the ladder and Round 2. (Includes two digs at soccer and reference to the high standard of ethics insofar as choosing host countries for major sporting tournaments is concerned)
Almanac Kick-to-Kick sessions
March 27, 2014 by 8 Comments
Time to pull on the boots and join your fellow Almanackers. Torpedoes, drop-kicks, mongrel punts, flick passes, pulled hamstrings – you’ll find them all at the Almanac kick-to-kick sessions. Two big locations!
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 79-The Redemption of ‘Golden Balls’ (2002)
March 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
A look back at a defining moment in the career of one of the game’s true superstars.
AFL Round 2 Preview – Oh so Kewell
March 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
Sal looks ahead to Round 2 and a big day of racing at Rosehill.
Too early for WAFL answers
March 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
In the WAFL they started and finished Round 1 in the same week! Not only that – all games were on Saturday afternoon! Les reports in on how the early form is stacking up.
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