The Way-Too-Early 2013 Preview: St Kilda

The Saints have to decide where they are, writes Adam Ritchie. Can they win a flag within two years with their senior stars, or is rebuilding the major focus?

Gigs Ladder Comp

The Gigs Ladder Comp is entering its 23 year. Get on board.

Student/Junior Almanac: Encouraging our rising reporters

Phil Dimitriadis is calling on young writers to share their stories about the sports they love to play and watch in 2013.

An early Easter miracle: the potential (and frightening) resurrection of Shane Watson

Maybe it is the impending arrival of Easter, however the death and resurrection of Shane Watson in the last week has been one of truly miraculous proportions.

Crio’s Question: New sporting interests

Who has taken the Road to Damascus thanks to outside intervention and now has a new sporting interest?

Five Tiger flags before my 20th birthday

It’s been more than 30 years since the charmed period of Richmond as a powerhouse came to a close. Tom Pagonis says the Tigers are ready to roar again.

The Wrap: Unveiling the End of August Ladder

The Wrap is back. No need to slug it out through 22 rounds of home and away, the Wrap can tell you how it finishes.

The View from Shepparton

Lions fan Peter Schumacher used to be cynical about the NAB Cup but is now a fervent believer.

The Fearless pre-season wrap: Huey Lewis and the News said it best – I want a new drug!

Paul Thomson unveils his Fearless pre-season wrap.

From Croke Park to Vicarage Road is a one hour flight with Ryanair

Like a buzzing beer garden in twilight, All Ireland Football Championship quarterfinal day at Dublin’s Croke Park is fantastic. During our family tour of Ireland, France and Italy, we see a conclave of cathedrals but with O’Keefe ancestry in County Cork, this becomes a special pilgrimage. And while it’s Dublin and Roscommon clashing, a vivid [Read more]

The Way-Too-Early 2013 Preview: Richmond

Since losing the 1982 Grand Final, the Tigers have made the finals twice in thirty years. They have finished ninth more than that. Guess which situation Adam Ritchie thinks will repeat this year?

Coaching an 11-year-old goal kicking star

Meet Adam Kerinaiua Jn,r the 11-year-old goal kicking prodigy from St Marys in the Northern Territory Football League U12s competition who kicked 104 goals this season.

WAFL – Rd1: Matthew Johnson sets scene for West Perth

A goal-kicker with strong marking ability and incredible pace, West Perth have found a beauty in second gamer Matthew Johnson.

Racing’s Best Of The Past 50 Years – Vote Now! Win a copy of G. Whateley’s Black Caviar.

Budge has collated the votes for the best racehorse of the three eras: 60/70s, 80/90s, 2000s.

He’ s asking us to pick a top 5 from those 15. Check it out.

All voters will go in the draw to win a copy of Black Caviar by G. Whateley

The Spirit of Matt Le Tissier

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The spirit of Matthew Le Tissier is alive and well.

NAB Cup Final: Browny

John Harms thinks Jonathan Brown and his Lions will be motivated by the big man’s last chance at silverware.

Disillusioned with Modern Sport? Try Darts

Craig Dodson would much rather have a few quiet ones with Phil Taylor than a Red Bull with James Magnussen.

Man vs AFL with Bear Grylls – episode 3

Squirrel grips, 4&20s and hospital passes – it’s been a tough initiation for Bear Grylls and it seems the worst is yet to come.

Tiwi Bombers try to disrupt natural NTFL order

The Tiwi Bombers and league powerhouse St Mary’s face off in the NTFL Grand Final in Darwin on Saturday. Tavis Perry runs the ruler over both teams .

It’s time to spice up footy

The Masala Football Club, which as attracted players from migrant communities from the subcontinent, is making its debut this year. (Warning: this article is full of puns.)