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Cutting Edge Footy: A three team contest at Taylor’s Lakes
October 4, 2013 by 1 Comment
Check out this new concept in footy. You thought the politics of the AFL was intriguing, imagine the on-field politics and relations in this – a contest where three teams are on the ground at the same time.
Grand Final Review – Pepsi or Coke?
October 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Looking for an all rounder to open the batting in the quaddie; cover the slips in the AFL trade rules; and bowl over the flaws in the Ross Lyon game plan? Sal Ciardulli has all the bases covered: more reliable than Watto and more likeable than Stuart Broad.
Dockerland Diagrams
October 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
They may be disappointed, but these gems from the Dockerland website show that Freo fans have retained their sense of humour.
Crio’s Racing: Tale of Two Cities
October 3, 2013 by 14 Comments
Crio looks at the two huge meetings at Randwick and Flemington.
AFL Grand Final: Fearless – Like Highlander, there can be only one!
October 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Finally, the football club once synonymous with flaky was now a force. The Dockers’ faithful started the migratory patterns east towards the code’s September mecca, the MCG. Would it be the start of a Purple Reign? (Spoiler: No.)
Avarice, Fineprint and Lawyers: the AFL Annual Report (text now up)
October 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Baulderstone assesses the season from a commercial perspective, surveying the key corporate moments, and analysing the business practices. He concludes with the most recent deal which prompts him to ask: ‘What would you pay for a semi-detached full forward in the current Sydney property market?”
AFL Grand Final: Mighty Fighting
October 2, 2013 by 1 Comment
A couple of Tasmanians get right into the Grand Final.
Is it 1985 again?
October 2, 2013 by 6 Comments
Lance Franklin to the Swans? Craig Dodson sees it but he doesn’t believe it. Is Geoffrey Edelsten back in charge?
AFL Grand Final: Three-time loser
October 1, 2013 by 8 Comments
Ross Lyon is a three-time loser who keeps creating unfortunate history. Matt Watson looks at why the margin flattered the Dockers.
Preview of the Upcoming NTFL Season
October 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
Missing the AFL already? Fear not, NT fans – the Northern Territory Football League kicks off this weekend. Jackson Clark looks at how the eight clubs are shaping up.
AFL Grand Final Day: Chook or Chop?
October 1, 2013 by 6 Comments
It’s chook that connects us…and footy, and a drink or two. (Mighty fine profile of a Grand Final day wherever it may be. People from everywhere somehow bringing something of themselves, their heritage, their place, to a new location – Ed)
Crio’s Question: Favourite game of 2013
September 30, 2013 by 12 Comments
Is criticism of the Grand Final justified? And, what’s your favourite game of 2013?
Suffer the Little Children: KFC and the 2013 Grand Final.
September 30, 2013 by 16 Comments
“To the nearest Kentucky Fried Chicken joint my good man, and don’t spare the horses”.
Monday’s experts: R.Lyon is a successful coach with a successful method (or where would you rather be?)
September 30, 2013 by 16 Comments
You can’t blame Fremantle’s style of play for the Grand Final loss, writes David Wilson. The style works. It took Lyon’s team to a Grand Final and, but for several fluffed shots at goal, could have taken them all the way.
Second Chance for Thorp
September 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Former Hawk Mitch Thorp – taken between Boak and Selwood in the 2006 draft – could make an immediate impact next year if he finds a new home in this year’s draft, writes Jackson Clark.
The View from Shepparton
September 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
The Hawks winning was good for another reason. It showed again that a team which hopes to win at the very top level must be able to attack and not just defend.
Kick it Long: John Molony’s foreword to the Keith Miller’s History of the Eastake and Manuka Football Clubs 1926-2012
September 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
John Molony’s fine foreword shows why Kick it Long is well worth the read.
Dave Warner’s 2013 Season
September 30, 2013 by 7 Comments
Dave Warner’s take on the 2013 AFL Season. (This was read to much laughter and great applause at Friday’s Almanac lunch.)
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