“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 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Why is a raven like a writing-desk?
September 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
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.
Racing
September 5, 2013 by 16 Comments
Ready to turn your mind to racing? Christopher Riordan is setting the pace. Who will relish the expanses of Flemington? What’s the go for the quaddy? What’s worth watching at Randwick? All this and more, tipsters.
AFL Round 23 – Gold Coast v GWS Giants: Sheeds and the sunset: mission accomplished.
September 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
GWS are the embodiment of a love child for Sheeds, but like a love child, their ownership of his legacy will need to be fought for. Until now, there was not much they could do wrong, but today, it’s the end of the romance and the start of the judgement. Bill Ellis wonders if Sheedy (and his baggy shorts) can really declare ‘mission accomplished’.
Save Locky’s Dad (This is serious)
September 5, 2013 by 9 Comments
Former Fitzroy Reds player Nick Auden is suffering from life-threatening melanoma. You can help.
AFL Round 23 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Aaron’s farewell and farewell to a crap season that had been rolling negatives since Lord Jim’s death
September 5, 2013 by 16 Comments
David Bridie goes to the final Melbourne game of the year. His observations are as original, insightful and amusing as you will find. And there is a sad and disapopinting end to the footy year.
Season Review – Essendon: Taking our medicine
September 4, 2013 by 1 Comment
Rod Oaten says, as a Dons man, he has to take his medicine. (That’s funny from you Rod – Ed. And PS: Kerry says hello)
A Good Idea
September 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
Ged McMahon is one Essendon fan who isn’t missing September action – he’s playing in it. In the VAFA. It’s 9.15am on a Sunday morning, there’s a genuine crowd, and he’s running around like a kid lost in a shopping centre. Was stepping out of his comfort zone really a good idea?
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