When people think of the Melbourne sporting landscape, one thing often overlooked is the local Ice Hockey scene. Nath Tanner writes about his beloved Mustangs and his love for the little known sport of ice hockey.
AFL Round 14 Preview – Port Adelaide v Collingwood: Everything to play for
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The late John McCarthy will forever link Collingwood and Port Adelaide but Siobhan Calafiore says the recent form of both clubs gives an additional reason to tune into this match.
AFL Round 13 – Brisbane v Geelong: Unchosen. How the footy gods tired of a bunch of half forward flankers
June 27, 2013 by 30 Comments
Sparkling footy from the Lions lifted the hearts of almost everyone as the Cats were left to contemplate the role of decadence in the crumbling of empires. What a memorable game of footy! The day the footy gods abandoned Geelong?
Winning is the new Losing!
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The next two weeks will make or break Richmond’s season, writes Tom Greenaway. They are finding more tricks and are beginning to realise what it takes to win, but can they do it?
AFL Round 13 – Brisbane v Geelong: Turning point
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The footy ricocheting off the umpire and resulting in a goal seemed like a turning point in the game to Tim Alexander. Improbably and unrealistic, but a turning point none the less. Good call that.
Kevin Sheedy: The Face of Football
June 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Lachlan Waterman recounts the victories, regrets and hard luck stories of Kevin Sheedy’s coaching career.
AFL Round 13 – St.Kilda v Melbourne: Two days to remember in a week the Saints won’t forget
June 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
On a hard day for the Saints, Yvette Wroby is granted a memorable day within the club as it recognises its long-term supporters. Later that week she is watching as the Saints take on the Demons and everyone becomes a little bit Milne.
Picola Football League – Tungamah v Katandra
June 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
A trouncing for Katandra but a good weekend for Glen and his cohorts.
Lehmann Academy link up with the Flinders for Junior Sri Lankan Tour
June 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
James Lang is proud to report that 15yo Crystal Brook cricketer Jake Wohling has a scholarship to tour Sri Lanka and compete against some of the best school-aged cricketers from around the world. It’s an enormous coup for cricket in the Mid North and Flinders Region.
Mel Triulcio: A passion for softball and community
June 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Phil Dimitriadis interviews the president of the West Coburg Redbacks Softball club.
Obituary: Sir Henry Cecil, champion racehorse trainer
June 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
PeterTemple has recommended this obituary of the late Sir Henry Cecil.
How to Watch Footy (part 15): Innocence
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell believes competitive footy should stop at Grade Six. Anything after this should be kick-to-kick, circle work and training drills.
AFL Round 13 – Brisbane v Geelong: Pleasure and pain
June 26, 2013 by 14 Comments
The Collapso Cats now have three entries in the Top 10 of the greatest leads conceded in VFL/AFL history. Cats fan Scott Frame was at the Gabba to watch history made.
AFL Round 13 – St.Kilda v Melbourne: On-field action can’t match off-field drama
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Kelsey Smith reports the St. Kilda and Melbourne was uneventful as far as footy goes but that’s what both teams needed after a tumultuous week.
Bailout for Melbourne not the answer
June 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Melbourne needs to face its demons and tackle the challenge ahead without an AFL bailout.
AFL Round 13 – Brisbane v Geelong: A childhood dream fulfilled
June 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Childhood memories came flooding back for Andrew Weiss as Ash McGrath kicked the winning goal after the siren. He suspects he’s not alone.
AFL Round 13 – Port Adelaide v Sydney: Natural order restored
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Keiran Croker is used to seeing the Swans as the underdog and finds pre-game talk they are now the team to beat disconcerting.
It’s Time
June 25, 2013 by 4 Comments
Forgive us if you’ve heard this before, but Peter Baulderstone tells a familiar tale.
Stevie J: You need friends in the media at the tribunal
June 25, 2013 by 17 Comments
Freo fan Neil Belford is sick of The Age stories defending gutless “heroes”. Johnson irons out a defenceless player; Harvey punches his tagger; but the story is Crowley pinching? He’s not happy.
A Floreat Pica Society mid-season Pies review
June 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Steve Fahey casts a critical eye over Collingwood’s season so far before answering the big questions – where will the Pies finish and what is their best 22?
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