It aint easy being an international man of mystery. You might think it’s all martinis and private jets and glamorous women (well, a lot of it is) but it makes terrible demands on my time I was walking out of the SCG with Dad and the fone rang. THAT fone, the black one! There [Read more]
Crio’s Question: Famous numbers, forgettable players
September 11, 2013 by 25 Comments
The merry-go-round is already turning. Players are retiring – voluntarily or otherwise – or on the move… and jumper numbers will be up for grabs. Which famous numbers have been worn by forgettable players in the past?
The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch
September 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Details of this year’s extravaganza.
Now that’s Australian
September 11, 2013 by 15 Comments
Nothing is as Australian as the International Cup, where no Aussie nationals take the field. Rick loves when other cultures blend with our national game.
Royals storm home in WAFL finals
September 10, 2013 by 3 Comments
THE trend that started in the AFL finals on Saturday continued in the WAFL on Sunday with the away teams getting the job done.
AFL Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Fremantle: Upsets everywhere …almost
September 10, 2013 by 9 Comments
Paul Spinks was worried the talk and controversy about a home final would prove to be a distraction for the Cats, but it was Fremantle’s hunger that saw them victorious.
11 random observations from the first week of the finals: No dwarves were harmed in the making of this article
September 10, 2013 by 11 Comments
It is great to have the footy back. Not a peptide to be seen, no interviews at Stephen Dank’s house (why does he lock a little gate we can all step over?), and people talking about, (I don’t know, crazy idea here), THE GAME! (And Sean has given us plenty to talk about here – Ed.)
Whatever happened to ‘Statler and Waldorf’?
September 10, 2013 by 9 Comments
Whatever happened to the two old blokes who used to sit behind the goals at the SCG and shake their heads in disbelief every time Tilt Carter was pinged for a push in the back? And what other memories of genuine characters in the crowd do Knackers have?
Footy Fever – September 12
September 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
John Harms and Paul Daffey will talk all things Footy Town and footy at Melbourne Uni on Thursday, September 12, from 6.15pm. Check out the invitation from organisers Bob Speechley and University House,
AFL Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Carlton: So this is what we’ve been missing
September 10, 2013 by 8 Comments
Tigers fan John Green now wonders if it’s better not to make the finals than to endure what happened on Sunday. He longs for the familiar comfort of following a team that no-one expects to win.
AFL Finals Week 1 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: So much teal
September 10, 2013 by 13 Comments
A surreal night for Luke Reynolds at the ‘G – teal as far as the eye could see, West Coast fans disguised as Port supporters, and a post-game performance that left him shaken to the core.
Vote 1 Uni Blacks – From the Mallee to Perth
September 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
As the Blacks fans streamed into Elsternwick on Sunday, each had their own take on the events of the previous day. With many being followers of footy and politics, some were celebrating wins, some were dealing with defeat and many oscillated between the two. A conservative Pies fan (yes, we have a few) would be [Read more]
AFL Finals Week 1: Grouseness starts here
September 10, 2013 by 1 Comment
Finals: A special occasion for the provincial port towns and those that finish ninth.
AFL Finals Week 1: The View from Shepparton
September 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Winners and losers all over the place on Saturday and then there was the weekend footy as well. For me that was definitely a glass half full half empty situation as well. As ever I was really hoping that Sydney would clean up Hawthorn but did not hold high hopes of this eventuality. Just as [Read more]
Rugby: Boks break Brisbane drought to leave Wallabies high and dry
September 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Wallabies are racking up a string of losses. They need to beat an improving Argentinain Perth, however they can, says Tim Ladhams.
AFL Finals Week 1: The Wrap
September 9, 2013 by 5 Comments
Who wins The Wrap’s seal of approval in Round 1 of The Finals? The Mayblooms, the Tealers or the Silvertails? It couldn’t be the Striped Marvels could it? Surely not. Take it away Wrapster.
AFL Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Who Gives a Toss
September 9, 2013 by 11 Comments
After a half of uninspired Malthouse football, did someone find Ratten’s old magnet board at half time?
AFL Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Half full/half empty
September 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
Richmond lost after leading at half time. Still, at least they finished the season above Collingwood, writes Noel McPhee.
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