AFL Round 2 – Collingwood v Carlton: On grace and gratitude

David Enticott hates Carlton more than ever. The problem with this is that he is employed as a Baptist minister who is meant to love everyone- even Carlton supporters.

AFL Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Umpire! (starring Razor Ray)

Umpires certainly added colour to the sporting weekend of John and Nicholas Burmej. Dubious decisions sent Perth Glory out of the A-League finals, while Razor Ray put his stamp on the Dockers-Bulldogs clash.

AFL Round 2 – Sydney v Gold Coast: Proudly Sydney

Rod Gillet travelled from Sydney’s south (where 12.6% of supporters live) to the SCG to watch the unfurling of the premiership flag.

Winners and Losers: Round 2

Adam Ritchie gives us his Winners and Losers

The US Masters

Caitlin Nobes is looking forward to the US Masters this weekend – and her interest is in the performance of Tiger.

AFL Round 2- Collingwood v Carlton: I could have (should have) barracked for Carlton

A chance meeting between Collingwood champ Des Tuddenham and his father set Luke Reynolds on a black and white path for life.

AFL Round 2 – West Coast v Hawthorn: No retreat, baby, no surrender

Fresh from seeing Bruce Springsteen live, Hawks fan Peter Blenkinsop couldn’t help but view Sunday’s game through the prism of The Boss’s rich lyrical landscape.

AFL Round 2 – Geelong v North Melbourne: North lacks a winning culture

North lacks belief and it has proven costly in the opening rounds, writes Andrew Starkie.

AFL Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: Live from Alexandra’s Commercial Hotel

An omen on the Alexandra golf course pre-game caused concern in Bombers fan Ged McMahon. By half time at the Shamrock Hotel, he was feeling much better.

Wonderful Obsessions: A footy exhibition by Yvette Wroby

Beloved Knacker Yvette Wroby launched her first solo exhibition, Wonderful Obsessions, at Gallery 261 in Caulfield to a full house on Thursday night. The exhibition is open until the end of the weekend.

AFL Round 2 – St Kilda v Richmond: Pessimism United

Tom Greenaway is a Saints fan. He is also a pessimist. It has served him well.

Demolished Demons

Demons coach Mark Neeld seems unable to adapt as the match unfolds, writes Caitlin Nobes. Is he stubborn, or is it something else?

AFL Round 2: The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup

Seems like the worst thing an AFL team can do is kick the first three goals of the match, writes Earl O’Neill in his round 2 review.

Crio’s question: We’re really missing a player like…

St.Kilda could have done with Robert Harvey on the weekend; Carlton with Mark Maclure. What “like-type” would make a difference to your side?

Melbourne’s demons – This is the life we’ve chosen

The losing culture Melbourne fostered, to ensure high draft picks, has become entrenched.

AFL Round 2 – The View from Shepparton

If the Tigers keep up these performances, we might be forced to start believing in them, writes Peter Schumacher in his weekly wrap.

AFL Round 2 – Geelong v North Melbourne: The Reverse Paen Ultimas

Simon Dalton draws inspiration from Latin and World Championship Wrestling for a new dedicated Round – the Reverse Paen Ultimas. His Cats certainly embraced the concept at the expense of the Roos.

AFL Round 2 – Sydney v Gold Coast : The sentiment derby

Beth Newman casts an eye over her “second team” derby between the Swans and the Suns. Sydney’s performance, full of gumption, impresses.

AFL Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: A comedic adventure in football

Melbourne reminds Sam of a bad sketch comedy outfit, 22 individuals desperately hoping their efforts produce a cohesive, effective performance. Luckily, the performances at the Melbourne Comedy Festival were more professional.

AFL Round 2 – St Kilda v Richmond: Game of Chess

Andythebeast goes for the chess, M and Ms, and the Saints on his Friday night. His strike rate is one in three.