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.
Crio’s racing: The Heath and Doomben and other opportunities
May 23, 2013 by 4 Comments
Crio sets the ball rolling on Caulfield and Doomben this weekend
DA Puzzle of the Round (9)
May 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
Three current players are hidden in DA’s wordplay. The entire trio hails from the one club, with clues arranged from tame to tough. Who’s up this week?
AFL Round 8 – Collingwood v Geelong (Haiku Bob): a wicked curve
May 23, 2013 by 8 Comments
Haiku Bob on Round 8.
Naming the tune
May 23, 2013 by 3 Comments
Melbourne are dormant. A bulb long forgotten. The chances of growth from here are still a long way distant. Their pain is real for Richmond folk. It shares a scary resemblance to where the Tigers were a very short while ago.
England v New Zealand – First Test: Cricket, I’ve missed you
May 23, 2013 by 3 Comments
Is New Zealand’s fate to be forever the not quite team?
AFL Round 8 – Hawthorn v GWS Giants: Thoughts turn to Buddy’s contract
May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After a tough start to the season, the Hawks enter an easy patch of games and Luke Ridgwell’s thoughts turn to the end of the year, Buddy bags and certain re-signings.
AFL Round 8 – Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs: Frankenstein’s Monster
May 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
Playwright Neil Anderson watched a play based on Frankenstein’s Monster before listening to the Western Bulldogs. The similarities are frightening for Bulldogs fans.
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