John Harms with a few thoughts on Round 11.
King George Whiting and the Jumbo Prince
June 7, 2013 by 7 Comments
A day’s fishing near Tumby Bay takes an unexpected turn for Michael Sexton and his mates when SANFL great Rick Davies (inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame) drops into the pub that night. As it turns out, Davies doesn’t mind a yarn.
AFL Round 10 – West Coast v Richmond: The Giant stomps the Eagles
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Has the giant that is Richmond awoken for good? Or will he turn over for another extended nap before long? Paddy Grindlay hopes it’s the former.
AFL Round 11: The Pre-Wrap
June 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
It’s management paralysis in the Longroom, writes The Wrapster. As you were then.
The Jolly folly: Louie was right – big blokes just don’t get it
June 7, 2013 by 5 Comments
Darren Jolly’s assertion that the Rules of the Games committee has ruined the game is incorrect, but what would you expect from a ruckman, writes Stephen Alomes.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Alternative universe
June 7, 2013 by 3 Comments
Geoffrey Woolcock sides with The Pearl – Gallen’s hit had no place on the field, even in the alternative universe that is Origin. He wants to know how you see it.
Crio’s Racing: Stradbroke Day
June 6, 2013 by 9 Comments
Crio with his thoughts on the big fields at Flemington and on the (time-honoured) Stradbroke.
Old Dog’s Footy Team of the Century (On-ballers, interchange and coach)
June 6, 2013 by 26 Comments
Matt Zurbo (who has played over 500 games of local footy) has picked his Team of the Century of blokes who haven’t had a run in the AFL. He invites you to nominate a few champions you know, have played with, have seen. Today he’s after ruckmen, ruck rovers, rovers, a coach (and he’s nominated a few on his bench as well).
Lockett in your pocket
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Has ‘Pocket Footy’ finally hit the mark in the challenge of creating a worthwhile AFL board game? Tom Bally rolls the dice and likes the state of play.
AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Schick Hydro 5 and other inspiration
June 6, 2013 by 5 Comments
It’s quiet on the terrace. The day after the launch of Footy Town John Harms travels to Geelong to be part of history.
Round and Round Again
June 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
After a notable Indigenous Round, Lachie Gaylard lets us in on the AFL’s themed rounds of 2014.
Which way for the AFL? NFL or EPL? Or keeping their eye on the ball at home?
June 6, 2013 by 4 Comments
Roy Hay looks at the American and European experiences with their respective (dominant) codes and wonders how they might influence the thinking of the decision-makers at the AFL.
Tim Boyle on Footy Town
June 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
Tim Boyle launched Footy Town at the All Nations last Friday with this entertaining speech on country footy.
AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Feel the love
June 6, 2013 by 14 Comments
Geelong vice-president and life member, Gareth Andrews, recalls the somewhat mixed reception the Cats board received from the AFL Commission when they presented a plan for the future development of the ground. Seeing the lights shine 14 years later was overwhelming.
AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Kardinia Park Alight
June 6, 2013 by 10 Comments
The trip to see the lights turned on at Kardinia Park triggers many memories for John Burke. Some things change, but much remains the same. And of interest to the club, perhaps: Burkie is one of many who is happy to travel.
AFL Round 10 – Brisbane v Collingwood (Haiku Bob): makeshift moon
June 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob on Round 10.
How to Watch Footy, part 12
June 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Vin Maskell is operating the scoreboard at a good old-fashioned VFA showdown. But the view from the top of the grandstand is of more than just the clashing jumpers.
AFL Round 10 – North Melbourne v St.Kilda: Pilgrim’s Progress
June 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
It’s Tom Greenaway’s annual pilgrimage match with mate Jas, a longtime tradition. But is this a year he’s going to want to remember, as the Saints do battle with doubt and inconsistency?
Almanac Rugby League – Love to hear your thoughts on (and during) Origin I
June 5, 2013 by 2 Comments
What’s on your Queensland mind? Or your New South mind? Or your Mexican mind?
Rick Davies in Yorke Valley FL Premiership Glory
June 5, 2013 by 6 Comments
With Rick Davies entry into the Hall of Fame, Peter Argent remembers his unlikely mid-career role in a South Australian country league premiership.
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