Crio the Elder asks the citizens of Rome “has the rot gone to far?” Is Caesar Minor spending too much of the wealth on distant provinces in Asia Minor? “Friends, footy fans, countrymen lend Crio your wise counsel.”
WWRAD: a guide for moral decision-making (or How Rick Astley can change your life)
March 25, 2014 by 15 Comments
Sean Curtain argues the case for Rick Astley as a modern-day guru cum prophet. [May prompt a diverse reaction – Ed]
Fearless 2014 Pre-season: “I am your father,” says Darth Mick.
March 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
Fearless looks fearlessly at where we’re at – as a footy competition and as a society.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 82-Don’t Cry For Me John Kosmina (1977)
March 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling explains how the Australian Soccer Federation single-handedly destroyed our World Cup Qualifying campaign in 1978.
The Big Show Comes To Old Sydney Town
March 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck has been going to the SCG since 1959. On the weekend he saw Major League baseball there. These are his observations. [Nicely paced – Ed]
AFL Round 1- St Kilda v Melbourne: NICE
March 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
All is good and NICE with the world in Yvette Wroby’s heart following the Saints fighting win over the Demons.
All Sorts of Football Legends
March 24, 2014 by 2 Comments
Matt Zurbo gives us a hint at what he’s been doing for the last 18 months, and requests assistance.
AFL Round 1: The View From Shepparton
March 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Peter Schumacher gives a Wrap (again) for Round 1 and a rap to the AFL. Covers all this weeks footy news, and a few hit-outs to boot. Give us your notes on what you have seen at the end of the longest first round ever.
Ardlethan Cup 2014
March 24, 2014 by 8 Comments
Glen and his mates take the long trip to the Riverina for the Ardlethan Cup. But their loyalty is rewarded with winners.
Meeting Luke Hodge at East Coburg Cricket Club
March 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
Jackson Kane (Geelong fan) went to see Luke Hodge, with his Dad Rick (Hawthorn fan) and they were mightily impressed. Here’s Jackson’s story.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 83-Ray Houghton and Paul McGrath Are The Kings of New York (1994)
March 24, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling tells the tale of a boozer with bad knees leading Ireland to a memorable first round defeat over favourites Italy.
Murphy the star player but even better bloke
March 24, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark pays a tribute to Robbie Murphy’s 250th game. Murphy’s class, humility and insights make him loved and respected by everyone in footy.
I am sure you have!
March 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Inspired by Glen’s supporter stereotype article, Mick Parkes recalls a less-than-pleasant outing to Victoria Park back in the day.
Nick Riewoldt – A Champion of the Game
March 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
Riewoldt will go down in history as a true champion of the game. Jackson Clark looks at some of the reasons why and defies the doubters.
Supporter stereotypes
March 23, 2014 by 14 Comments
We all know Collingwood supporters are criminals, but what other supporter stereotypes are out there? Glen needs your help.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 84-Ronaldo Breaks the Goalscoring Record (2006)
March 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling remembers Ronaldo as a goal scoring genius across 3 World Cups, even if he was overweight and unfit by 2006.
AFL Round 1 – Hawthorn v Brisbane: Head of the River (and football or something)
March 22, 2014 by 6 Comments
Jonathan Sloan has been off the junk food for six months preparing for the Head of the River. His crew goes well and he feels his day will be capped off beautifully by a Lions win in Launceston.
Football linkages
March 22, 2014 by 8 Comments
Matt Watson remembers the VFL’s first night game in 1985. His brother ‘starred’ in the Little League and the love of the Kangaroos has extended across the generations.
AFL Round 1- North Melbourne v Essendon: New beginning
March 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Max Wiggins has had a big off season. Australian Open Tennis and trekking in the Snowy Mountains. But he got his rewards from the Bombers last night and on the tennis court today.
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