We have followed Katie O’Donnell’s swimming career. Here is a letter to Katie from her Dad on the announcement of some fantastic news.
Boomer Harvey and other little blokes (and lots of interesting tidbits)
June 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Cobba’s infographic and column focuses on the little blokes of the competition (as Cobba has spent a life-time on the end of the front row in photos). Lots of interesting pieces of information to consider.
Merv
June 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Chris Bracher’s classic memoir about the late Merv Neagle and a kid called Eldridge and his much-loved Sherrin.
AFL Round 10: Winners and Losers
June 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Adam Ritchie, in his round-up of all that made Round 10, predicts that by the end of his career young Ablett will have fundamentally altered Australia’s physics curriculum.
AFL Round 11 – Preview: Bye, Bye for Some (and bonus Eagle Farms tips as well)
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Sal Ciardulli gives his report on the teams so far, and throws in some racing tips as well.
Is there such thing as an intelligent footballer?
June 7, 2013 by 14 Comments
Is the term ‘intelligent footballer’ really an oxymoron? Jackson Clark looks at the Rhodes Scholar, the doctors and the law students proving that there is plenty of brainpower beyond just football smarts.
AFL Round 10 – West Coast v Richmond: The end of TV as we know it
June 7, 2013 by 9 Comments
Matt Quartermaine doesn’t have pay TV, hates shows that are about hard work, and wonders what happened to the Eagles on Monday night.
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.
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