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.)
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
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
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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.
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.
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