AFL Round 2 – St Kilda v Richmond: Pessimism United

Tom Greenaway is a Saints fan. He is also a pessimist. It has served him well.

Demolished Demons

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

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…

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

The losing culture Melbourne fostered, to ensure high draft picks, has become entrenched.

AFL Round 2 – The View from Shepparton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Freo are in a good groove, and the dogs are definitely on the up, writes Neil Belford.

The Wrap – Round 2: The Death by a Thousand Cuts Round

The Wrap is keeping a lid on the Tigers stuff but taking it off insofar as everything else is concerned. Here are his thoughts on Round 2.

WAFL Round 4:Sharks have something going

Les Everett gives his summary of Round 4 of the WAFL

AFL Round 2 – West Coast v Hawthorn: Jeff Was Right

Peter Baulderstone channels his inner Kennett after a demoralising West Coast loss.