The Dockers can’t help themselves. Neither can Peter Baulderstone. There’ll be tears before bedtime. Whose?
Crio’s Racing – 3 Days in September!!
September 26, 2013 by 16 Comments
Who knew? Crio tells us that there are other distractions this weekend, with race meetings on 3 days to tempt equine analysts. And you thought picking the Grand Final winner was challenging. Enlightenment awaits courtesy of Crio and his phalanx of form followers.
Watching success from the bench
September 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Although team sheets for this Saturday aren’t yet published, there’s already an omission that deserves the title of 2013 Grand Final Sob Story – Hawk Brendan Whitecross.
AFL Finals Week 3 – Fremantle v Sydney: Familiar faces
September 25, 2013 by 13 Comments
David Zampatti sees faces that have watched the Dockers for 19 years. Memories flood back as he watches his team progress to their first Grand Final.
The Non-Aligned Supporter
September 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
The non-aligned supporter is a ghastly beast. The AFL Grand Final attracts them, but they can also be found at barbecues and pubs on the day. Andrew Fithall hates them, possibly because he is one of them.
Sorting out Watto
September 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone runs the ruler over Graeme Hick’s selection to head the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence. What the???
Fremantle Dockers help Africa rebuild
September 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
While AFL fans across the country have been made aware of the Dockers’ skill on the oval, few of them would be aware of the club’s association with Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, writes Tim Harcourt.
Father’s Day at the Hampden Football League Grand Final
September 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
Glen Potter was given a hand-made gift voucher for father’s day, offering the bearer a day out to any country footy league grand final. He and his 10-year-old son chose the Hampden league. All aboard!
A grand final is a strange beast
September 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
A grand final – any grand final – is a momentous occasion, as the St.Kilda City Under 11 Red players and parents would discover. (A piece that will resonate with all those with a connection to junior footy – Ed.)
Gary, it’s not that simple
September 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
Gary Ablett said his dad was better. End of story. Or is it?
Coaches – Unlocking/Suppressing Potential
September 24, 2013 by 8 Comments
The improved performance of Fremantle and Port Adelaide since the changeover of coaches begs a few questions. Does anybody have the answers?
History hates Fremantle
September 24, 2013 by 8 Comments
An unapologetic Matt Watson is unashamedly biased towards Victorian teams, so he wants Fremantle to lose the grand final. (He hopes Hawthorn doesn’t botch their chance but won’t be surprised if they do.)
AFL Finals Week 3 – Fremantle v Sydney: Last stop on the Line
September 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
Fremantle put a pillow over the face of Sydney’s premiership defence and pressed down hard, writes Tom Bally. Today’s broadcast is all about Sydney’s season that was.
SANFL finals – Norwood through to the GF
September 24, 2013 by 31 Comments
Rulebook Ashwood’s take on the SANFL finals.
Brownlow Fashion 2013
September 24, 2013 by 22 Comments
Manicures, spray tans and bling were out in force last night while the lads stepped aside to let their WAGS flaunt their fashion. White was a very popular colour this year as was length with majority of WAGs opting for long dresses. It seemed that showing a little skin was also the trend on the carpet. And so here are my [Read more]
Learnings from Legends with Sean Gorman
September 23, 2013 by 7 Comments
Join Sean Gorman, author of Brotherboys and Legends: The AFL Indigenous Team of the Century, in the Territory for an entertaining discussion on indigenous legends and reflections on transitioning in and out of the AFL.
Varcoe’s Point. Or, the Point of Varcoe.
September 23, 2013 by 23 Comments
Dips reflects on Varcoe’s missed chance. Over and over and over.
Stuck in 2012
September 23, 2013 by 7 Comments
Craig Dodson is strangely calm watching his Swans lose a Preliminary Final. Still basking in the rays of 2012 fulfilment, he can afford to be a footy purist. Disappointed rather than distraught, he reflects on how game his Bloods were all season and the prospects for an epic Grand Final.
He who can, plays; he who cannot, umpires
September 23, 2013 by 13 Comments
Who’d be an umpire? Peter Fuller explains how he fell into the role and what drives an otherwise sane man to consider saddling up for another year after 500 games.
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