It’s ugly, it’s crap and I blame the coaches

Tony Robb slags all the tactical, defensive crap in modern footy that puts a premium on athleticism over skill. (An early call for post of the year – Ed.)

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 97 – The World Cup Hits The Pop Charts (1990)

Dennis Gedling goes all Spicks and Specks with this revisiting of the great and gross of World Cup music.

Seven Sleeps to go

Sal Ciardulli is back and he’s got all the bases covered. A quick nod to Boof and the boys; then its off to Flemington to collect your quaddie winnings; all up Sal’s scientific AFL flag prognostications.

NTFL Preliminary Final Preview

Who will line up against the all-conquering St Marys in next week’s Northern Territory grand final? Jackson Clark previews the preliminary final clash between Waratah and Wanderers.

Golden moment concludes golden summer

Brendan McArdle with a look at the Cape Town victory and the performance of the Australian side across the summer.

Shane Warne 1 for 1

Aussiegus contemplates the role of supercoach Shane Warne in the momentous Australian victory.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 98 – Lothar ‘The Panzer’ Matthaus Breaks The World Cup Appearance Record (1998)

In the third of his series Dennie Gedling tells the story of the iron fist of The Panzer Matthaus and his record at the World Cup.

Shelf life

“I’m going to need my Geoff Blethyn T-shirt.” Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get through life’s banalities.

What the AFL Needs – A CEO for the ‘Brave New World’ of 21C Sport

Stephen Alomes with some wise words for the AFL Commission

Sport unfolds 140 characters at a time

Aussiegus is not one for technology, yet has come to rely on Twitter insofar as following sport is concerned.

Crio’s Racing: Super Saturday

Crio is salivating at the prospect of racing all over the country: Flemington, Warwick Farm and then, on Monday, the Adelaide Cup.

Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 3

Our intrepid writers report on Round 3 of the 2013 season. From the stadia to the suburbs, they chronicle a selection of matches which included the Friday night re-match of the 2012 Grand Final.

Moving to Melbourne

Josh Barnstable has moved to the big smoke. You can take the boy out of the bush, but you can’t take the footy out of the boy.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 99-Robbie Baggio’s Penalty Redemption (1998)

Dennis Gedling tells the tale of Roberto Baggio’s banishment and redemption as an Italian football hero.

Utterly absorbing Test cricket forum

This is absolutely brilliant cricket; brilliant sport. Add your comment if you love Test cricket. [Advice for the skipper and N. Lyon welcome – Ed]

JTH with Bruno Lettieri at Rupertswood

John Harms in conversation with Bruno Lettieri as part of The Twilight School at Salesian College. (March 11)

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 100-Rivaldo’s dive against Turkey (2002)

In this World Cup year, Dennis Gelding begins his series of 100 World Cup moments from an Australian perspective. He starts with Rivaldo. [Great idea DG. Looking forward to the countdown – Ed]

Exile on Adelaide Oval: Stone[s] the Crows

Growing up in a dusty town, The Rolling Stones were the band. So Mickey Randall had to see them in 1995 when they played at Footy Park. Now they’re playing at Adelaide Oval during Round 1, and it’s got him looking back, in a true Aussie yarn.

Dear Steve, I Was Wrong

When he gets it wrong, Luke Reynolds is prepared to admit it. He had written Steve Smith off as a poor man’s Cameron White. Early Test performances were proving him correct. But now…an apology is in order.

Melbourne Heart: A resurrected Schip

The Heart has had a miracle turnaround. Some would argue that if Aloisi had the three key players at his disposal that van’t Schip has, he would have managed the same. But Tom Riordan believes that van’t Schip is on another level altogether.