North lacks belief and it has proven costly in the opening rounds, writes Andrew Starkie.
AFL Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: Live from Alexandra’s Commercial Hotel
April 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
An omen on the Alexandra golf course pre-game caused concern in Bombers fan Ged McMahon. By half time at the Shamrock Hotel, he was feeling much better.
Wonderful Obsessions: A footy exhibition by Yvette Wroby
April 9, 2013 by 8 Comments
Beloved Knacker Yvette Wroby launched her first solo exhibition, Wonderful Obsessions, at Gallery 261 in Caulfield to a full house on Thursday night. The exhibition is open until the end of the weekend.
AFL Round 2 – St Kilda v Richmond: Pessimism United
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Tom Greenaway is a Saints fan. He is also a pessimist. It has served him well.
Demolished Demons
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Demons coach Mark Neeld seems unable to adapt as the match unfolds, writes Caitlin Nobes. Is he stubborn, or is it something else?
AFL Round 2: The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
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Seems like the worst thing an AFL team can do is kick the first three goals of the match, writes Earl O’Neill in his round 2 review.
Crio’s question: We’re really missing a player like…
April 9, 2013 by 17 Comments
St.Kilda could have done with Robert Harvey on the weekend; Carlton with Mark Maclure. What “like-type” would make a difference to your side?
Melbourne’s demons – This is the life we’ve chosen
April 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
The losing culture Melbourne fostered, to ensure high draft picks, has become entrenched.
AFL Round 2 – The View from Shepparton
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If the Tigers keep up these performances, we might be forced to start believing in them, writes Peter Schumacher in his weekly wrap.
AFL Round 2 – Geelong v North Melbourne: The Reverse Paen Ultimas
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Simon Dalton draws inspiration from Latin and World Championship Wrestling for a new dedicated Round – the Reverse Paen Ultimas. His Cats certainly embraced the concept at the expense of the Roos.
AFL Round 2 – Sydney v Gold Coast : The sentiment derby
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Beth Newman casts an eye over her “second team” derby between the Swans and the Suns. Sydney’s performance, full of gumption, impresses.
AFL Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: A comedic adventure in football
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Melbourne reminds Sam of a bad sketch comedy outfit, 22 individuals desperately hoping their efforts produce a cohesive, effective performance. Luckily, the performances at the Melbourne Comedy Festival were more professional.
AFL Round 2 – St Kilda v Richmond: Game of Chess
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Andythebeast goes for the chess, M and Ms, and the Saints on his Friday night. His strike rate is one in three.
All Girls Twenty20 a huge hit in Jamestown helping kids with cancer
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
There’s never a dull moment at Vic Park, Jamestown in South Australia’s Mid-North. James Lang was there (as usual).
AFL Round 2 – Collingwood v Carlton: Faith in humanity restored
April 8, 2013 by 9 Comments
Sunday’s game wasn’t about Mick and Eddie. No, this was another chapter in the greatest rivalry in Australian sport, a 120 year struggle between good and evil far outweighing two men’s egos.
AFL Round 2 – Brisbane v Adelaide: The ambivalent Croweater
April 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Peter Schumacher believes both the Crows and Lions have what it takes to make this year’s finals.
AFL Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: The curse of the ladyboys
April 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
Supporting Melbourne in recent years has been akin (he imagines) to a first date with a ladyboy, writes Paul Reed.
AFL Round 2 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Blue and White Night
April 8, 2013 by 3 Comments
North Melbourne fan Rob Chanter set the alarm for 11pm in his Canadian home to watch his team take on the Cats. He liked what he saw…initially.
AFL Round 2 – Port Power v GWS Giants: Sometimes there are more important things than footy
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The emotional tribute at Football Park to the late John McCarthy reinforced the message that the football world is a great community that supports each other, writes Peter Argent.
AFL Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Freo comes to play (yes, in Melbourne)
April 8, 2013 by 8 Comments
Freo are in a good groove, and the dogs are definitely on the up, writes Neil Belford.
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