Fremantle were too good; too accomplished. They split Geelong open with brutal precision, but you lick your wounds and move forward, says Dips O’Donnell.
AFL Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Carlton: How ironic
September 9, 2013 by 42 Comments
Yes, Cheryl Critchley can see the irony in the ninth-placed team beating the Tigers in their long-awaited finals appearance.
AFL Finals Week 1: My BIG Weekend of Finals Football
September 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
Despite a disappointing end for his Tigers, the first week of the finals had it all – big hits, close games, upset wins, screamers … everything. Jackson Clark made the trip from the Territory and took in all four games.
AFL Finals Week 1: Winners and Losers
September 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
The difference between finals football and home and away football is like the difference between the first two Godfather films and the third. The third has its moments, but the other two are in a different class.
AFL Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Fremantle: Boy am I happy (or 23 ways to skin a cat – tissues anyone?)
September 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
It is amazing how a game of footy can change your whole psych, your view of the world. One minute you are screaming abuse at the AFL for last minute decisions, the next you are deliriously happy.
AFL Finals Week 1 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Why is a raven like a writing-desk?
September 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You see?” – Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland It’s a curious day. People of [Read more]
AFL Finals Week 1 – Hawthorn v Sydney: The cold taste of concrete
September 7, 2013 by 4 Comments
There are bad nights at the footy and then there are shit nights at the footy. Last night was a shit night.
AFL Round 23 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something teal
September 7, 2013 by 15 Comments
The NSW Port Adelaide supporter group were making their way to Sydney Airport in dribs and drabs as they were on their way to Adelaide for the big event happening at 4 o’clock on Saturday.The strange thing was none of us were going to the game.
To all you footy fanatics – Happy September!
September 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The finals have arrived! My heart accelerates just thinking about it. Throughout the finals series I feel like a kid on Christmas day, the atmosphere, the festivity, the magical moments in each game.
AFL Finals: Trying to Predict the Future Like A Fool
September 6, 2013 by 2 Comments
Adam Ritchie can’t resist the opportunity to publicly state things that will be proven wrong in four weeks. His stats tell the story on why the Hawks will not be in the final, but in the end, his gut prevails on who will take out the flag.
AFL Round 23 – Gold Coast v GWS Giants: Mr Stewart Goes to Metricon
September 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
Kath Presdee isn’t expecting the greatest show on earth, and isn’t disappointed. What she does get to see is the future for her Giants, with the Suns showing what an extra year of development and another pre-season could bring.
AFL Round 23 – Geelong v Brisbane: Catland
September 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
To be in the finals is a great thing, writes Cath Sullivan.
AFL Finals – Week 1: The Pre-Wrap
September 6, 2013 by 5 Comments
Woosha’s resignation, Demetriou laughing at dwarf abuse, Buddy and the finals – where will the Wrap start?
AFL Finals Week 1 – Preview: Fire Up for Finals
September 6, 2013 by 2 Comments
It’s a busy weekend for sports nuts and Sal Ciardulli has cast a discerning eye over a few highlights in footy and racing. What to consider when backing your favourites? Plus, the season gone – how did the vanquished fare against predictions?
AFL Finals Week 1 – Preview: Sydney’s big blokes and Richmond’s gelatinous constitution
September 6, 2013 by 8 Comments
John Harms thinks the big blokes of Sydney will matter. And Richmond will be a gelatinous mess (at some stage).
Oh, and how can you not like Ken Hinkley who added to his legend last night on The Footy Show?
Flirting with form
September 6, 2013 by 8 Comments
Flirting with form, particularly so close to finals, is fraught with danger. Ross Lyon should know this more than most, he did it in 2009 with St.Kilda too.
AFL Finals – Week 1: Preview
September 5, 2013 by 7 Comments
Katie Lambeski previews the weekend’s finals, and suggests all four games will be close.
Gender and reporting in the AFL
September 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Sasha Lennon looks at the complex issue of gender and footy reporting in the AFL.
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