The Wrap is tipping Dustin Martin will have a breakout year and has a hunch his teammates will too. Put down your glasses then.
The Rest of Round 1 Preview
A cornucopia of tipping advice from Sal Ciardulli who has tipped the Giants (to stay competitive for 10 minutes).
An unpredictable season? We’re not so sure
With all the defections, rule changes, dodgy training programs, off-field scandals and on-field upsets, is anything certain in footy anymore? Yes, says Cheryl Critchley. In fact, some things never change.
A late change in the Easter Monday blockbuster between the Jerusalem Christians and Damascus Eagles
In a shock move that has sent betting markets into a frenzy, Jerusalem club officials have declared that their talismanic centre half forward, Jesus, will make a shock return to the Easter Monday side to face the Damascus Eagles at home.
The Slightly-Late-But-Thanks-To-The-Split-Round-Not-Too-Late 2013 Preview: Western Bulldogs
They have an impressive midfield but kicking enough goals to win games is going to be the biggest issue for the Bulldogs this season, writes Adam Ritchie.
DA Puzzle of the Round (1)
He’s back! David Astle returns for the season and his opening puzzle has set a high benchmark. Can you solve it?
Kate wins Gold !
Kate O’Donnell is counting her medals as she reports on a successful weekend at the Special Olympics.
AFL Round 1 – Adelaide vs Essendon: And finally the game begins
Bob Utber, grandfather of a certain 32, thinks the Crows are in for a long year based on their opening performance. He doesn’t think the Bombers will fare much better.
AFL Round 1 – Adelaide vs Essendon: A pep in their step
Bob Speechley and his Essendon comrades celebrated the 30th anniversary of their coterie on the eve of the season. Safe to say the Bombers weren’t the only ones with a pep in their step after the game.
AFL Round 1 – Fremantle vs West Coast: Brothers carrying chips
West Coast supporter Brad Carr helps all those in the eastern states understand the dynamic of a derby. (Although he still finds it hard to get inside the head of Freo fans.)
AFL Round 1 – Fremantle vs West Coast: Hard to be a father of a Weavil
Freo fan Nathan Jarvis made the misguided choice of allowing his son to choose his own footy club. He chose the Eagles. He can’t force him to change….mind games on the other hand.
AFL Round 1: The View from Shepparton
As a foundation member of the anyone but Victoria Club and also as a born and bred Croweater I was really hoping that Adelaide would wallop Essendon on Friday night
The AFL has limped into Round 1, again
The AFL keeps missing the point. After another long, meaningless pre-season, round one was limp and unimaginative. That the round was split isn’t the problem. The problem is the choice of games.
It wasn’t meant to end like this
It wasn’t meant to end like this, not in the game Luke Reynolds had played in his head many times leading up to the South West Cricket Association Division 1 Grand Final.
The 2013 Ardlethan Cup
A road trip to the Ardlethan Cup threw up some unexpected surprises.
Eagles* win derby**
East Perth*, the team aligned to West Coast, defeat Peel (the team aligned to Fremantle) in round two of the WAFL**
Hawthorn vs Geelong preview: It’s been a mean dry spell, but I think it’s gonna rain
I don’t believe in curses or hoodoos but do believe in ‘owning the big moments’. It’s what the Swans did and where I think the Cats have edged the Hawks out as well.
Crio’s Question: Good Friday entertainment
Crio would like suggestions for live sports entertainment on Good Friday. There’s no racing, footy or cricket, so what can you do?
Closed and open chaos – a game theory amateur’s view on Australian Rules
As the first school term wraps up, and the footy proper begins, Lachie Gaylard traces a line between the game theory chapter in his Foundation Maths textbook and Australian Rules.
AFL Round 1 – Adelaide vs Essendon: Let there be light
It was a big weekend of mixed fortunes for Max Wiggins – Essendon played their first game of the season and he had his tennis grand final the following day.










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