Sturt fan Barry Nicholls finds it hard to connect with the Crows. Wins like that against North Melbourne help.
AFL Round 9 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: I barrack for Adelaide – sort of
May 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
AFL Round 9 – Hawthorn v Gold Coast: Suns swoop on Hawks amid thoughts of covalent bonding
May 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Hawks fan Hannah Kuhar had her heart set on covalent bonding on a quiet Sunday afternoon but there was little chance of that happening after a quick glance at the half time score.
AFL Round 9 – Collingwood v Sydney: Acceptance under the May full moon
May 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
Can Buddhists be competitive asks E. Regnans? Full moon or no full moon?
AFL Round 8 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Curse of Norm Smith
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Although some Hawthorn supporters mutter darkly about the Kennett Curse, there is really one lasting curse in Australian Football, the Curse of Norm Smith, writes Robert Pascoe.
Crio’s Question: Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
May 26, 2013 by 10 Comments
Why is it some teams and sportspeople manage to grab defeat from the jaws of victory more than others. North are making it an art form, but who else springs to mind?
WAFL: Tigers on top, Dogs hit rock bottom
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reports on this weekend’s WAFL fixtures.
Australian Football and Improving Indigenous Relations
May 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark, a resident of the Top End, and a social sciences and education student, reflects on the AFL’s Indigenous Round.
So I did the AFL’s Fan Survey…
May 25, 2013 by 6 Comments
And oh boy was it intriguing! Leading questions everywhere! Didn’t get asked about the frequency of rule changes. Didn’t get asked about rule interpretation either. Sliding rule? Nah. Score Review System? What is that?
Buddy Newchurch
May 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Buddy Newchurch was a brilliant young, soccer player from Whyalla. He trialled at Chelsea. His life ended tragically. Writer, literary critic and historian Ian Syson is very interested in the story. Here is his introductory piece – and he is interested in engaging the support of anyone who can assist in the research.
AFL Round 8 – Adelaide v St Kilda: Oh brother, the Saints are gone-eth and soonest will thou be
May 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby has had a delightful month with her brother, although the Saints haven’t always made a contribution.
Garage band
May 24, 2013 by 10 Comments
Read Paul Daffey’s exclusive behind the scenes piece on Channel 31’s Local Footy Show – like a spin-off of the old Club Corner segment on World of Sport, only less slick. Daff will be on tonight’s show (7.30pm) talking Footy Town.
AFL Round 8 Adelaide v St.Kilda: Crow me a river
May 24, 2013 by 13 Comments
St.Kilda have made their last trip to Football Park. Praise be, says David Downer. Praise be.
The Phantom speaks
May 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
Fresh from a rare trip to the mainland and an even rarer trip to the G, the Phantom offers some homespun wisdom on Geelong’s impact on this year’s flag.
The elusive role that culture plays in a club’s success
May 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
There’s something that can’t be bottled, defined or imitated with the elusive thing that is culture, and that’s where the beauty lies, writes Sean Curtain,
AFL Round 9 preview: Sacrificial lamb to the slaughter
May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Still agonising over your tips? Let Sal Ciardulli help out. Seven from nine last week (he pleads mitigating circumstances with the late withdrawal of Stevie J).
The Pre-Wrap – Round 9
May 24, 2013 by 6 Comments
The Wrap with a bit of pre-Wrapping in the lead-up to Round IX (as he likes to Romanise his numerals).
The Gigs Ladder Comp Round 8 – Theo beats Freo
May 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
Geelong may have been knocked off the top of the ladder but young Theo Harms remains at the pinnacle of the ladder ladder.
AFL Round 8 – Richmond v Melbourne: Apollo Bay, Meat Pies and Brandon Ellis
May 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
An entertaining piece by emerging writer Paddy Grindlay on the breakout game of Richmond’s Brandon Ellis. He’s changing the number on his jumper now.
AFL Round 8 – West Coast v North Melbourne: In the Nic of Time, Goals after the Siren
May 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
Cobba presents his Round 8 Footy Graph on goals after the siren.
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