Crio usually enjoys this weekend, treating is as a top notch country Cup Day rather than comparing it with Flemington’s fleshfest. Join him in embracing what the weekend has on offer across Victoria.
It’s time for the AFL to say sorry to Fitzroy
November 14, 2013 by 15 Comments
The AFL would prefer the thousands of former royboys and roygirls to just forget how they railroaded Fitzroy out of existence, writes Philip Mendes. But when celebrating the history of the competition, there is still cause for mourning.
Cracks and Sizzles
November 14, 2013 by 11 Comments
Matt Zurbo is not a cricketer, but he has played a few times. [some interesting reflections on the game, and a nice comparison with footy – Ed]
Man-crushin’ LOVE
November 14, 2013 by 9 Comments
We all have our favourites or as you lot might say ‘man-crushes’ and it would take a pretty special player to replace that sort of favourite wouldn’t it? He’d probably have to be invincible. The type that can run through a brick wall and come out the other end without a scratch, fly higher than [Read more]
Blues recruit has a Rebel heart
November 13, 2013 by 7 Comments
Ciaran Sheehan is another Corkman who’s found his way to Princes Park, following on from Setanta O’hAilpin. Look out for some blood on his bandages.
“Superboot” Bernie Quinlan and the 1983 Qualifying Final 30 Years on
November 13, 2013 by 16 Comments
30 years on, old Fitzroy fan Philip Mendes reminds us of better times: a glorious performance by Bernie Quinlan in the 1983 Qualifying Final. Revel in the memory of a footballer who showed that age is no deterrent to making your mark.
Yarrawalla, a proud club with a brief history: 1946-82
November 13, 2013 by 12 Comments
Formed in the wake of the Second World War, the Yarrawalla Hawks had a difficult first season, but grew through two leagues, two strips and four flags to become a side with a proud history. Richard Jones looks at the highs and lows of a club now gone but still remembered.
1951 Recruit of the year
November 13, 2013 by 11 Comments
A classic bit of football history as Neil Anderson reports on how things were done back in the day – how was EJ Whitten advised of his good fortune by the Bulldogs?
Out or Not Out
November 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
Is it physiologically possible for an umpire to give the correct decision? In a large number of cases, Phil Hill suggests not.
Boris, The Bunch of Cherries, and The Gatting Ball
November 12, 2013 by 12 Comments
Take a walk through the pub memories, both the good and the awful, of international drinker and one-time XXXX champion Mickey Randall. What did AB have to say about the Gatting Ball?
How to play Cricket
November 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Young Fraser Sutherland shares a poem that beautifully captures the temperament of the bowler.
Crio’s Question: 50 Shades of Grey?
November 11, 2013 by 18 Comments
Crio wants to know your favourite greyhair/greybeard/greyhorse/greyhound/greybondage performers. Nominations please.
Shield Round 2 and Aust XI wrap: the Test team close to finalised and what of England’s depth?
November 11, 2013 by 7 Comments
Sean Curtain runs his eyes over the spring form. Quick runners, slow turners and fast colts. And he wasn’t even at Flemington.
Sheffield Shield goes viral
November 11, 2013 by 4 Comments
Brutus Mudcake likes to think outside the square. He reckons the Sheffield Shield broadcasts are better on the Internet than with a limited non-commercial ABC coverage.
Fan, Patron or Consumer?
November 10, 2013 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has been thinking and reading again (dangerous). Is bigger, faster, stronger also better?? Is the fan/patron/consumer experience better for all the cash we have thrown at players/owners/coaches/clubs over the past 50 years?
The Stanley Cup Goes Home
November 10, 2013 by 5 Comments
The NHL Ice Hockey tradition of letting every premiership player have the Stanley Cup for a day lets it travel to the roots of the sport in the small clubs and communities where those players grew up. It is a qualitatively different adventure that lets heart and roots supplant dollars and achievement for a few days.
Group 1 Racing: Stakes day – Coming up Rosy & Grey
November 10, 2013 by 10 Comments
David Wilson has a virtual day at a virtual race meeting full of virtual people betting on virtual horses. He won a virtual couple of million on Boban, but you get the feeling that his heart was just not in it.
Coleman
November 9, 2013 by 6 Comments
I haven’t been to the “G” yet to catch up with the new John Coleman statue, but when I do it will bring back many memories of this great footballer and memories of a time late in the 1951 season when he was rubbed out, costing Essendon a certain flag. I am one of those [Read more]
It’s 3/4 Time – just one more
November 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Last gasp from Sal Ciardulli; he turns his keen eye to the final day of Cup week and as usual is ready to share his insights (and a touch of indignation). How will a rain affected surface and headwind play out?
Uncertain Corridors: Gideon Haigh book launch
November 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Gideon Haigh is the thinking man’s John Harms. John Harms is the drinking man’s Gideon Haigh. Why not join them both for the launch of Gideon’s new cricket book (I know I’ll need a new bookshelf too). Details attached. Gideon will also preview a new (or clean) shirt for the occasion.
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