Apparently, the AFL has asked all teams to consider picking a ‘motivational entrance song’ to inspire the team and fans. Now if we’re not on the same page here I’d like you to picture your team running out to start their 2013 premiership campaign to Call Me Maybe…or god forbid, PSY’s Gangnam Style…yeah that’ll really [Read more]
The AFL fixture is doing my head in
January 11, 2013 by 13 Comments
Peter Stewart has a crack at fixing the inequities in the AFL fixture.
Gideon, the BBL and the cheerleaders
January 10, 2013 by 12 Comments
Knacker Gideon Haigh called Shane Warne a pork chop. Some didn’t agree. Haigh called them pork chops. What do you think?
A modern dilemma – to delete or not?
January 10, 2013 by 15 Comments
Gigs needs help with a very modern dilemma.
Inside the Sydney Swans Academy
January 10, 2013 by 15 Comments
Matt Schoemaker gives the inside word on the Sydney Swans Academy as his 10-year-old son is put through his paces by Paul Roos.
Crio’s Racing: Magic Millions
January 9, 2013 by 47 Comments
This is Magic Millions week. The MM and the Gold Coast are a perfect fit… add Singo and Gai and the formerly “off peak” timeslot has become a favourite “busman’s holiday” for much of the Industry.
The Middle Australia Report: Edition 1, 2013
January 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
If Hussey had made his intentions clear to Ponting a month back, would Punter have jumped before he was pushed? The Middle Australia Report can smell a comeback in the air.
Why momentum rules football (kind of)
January 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Can a simple concept – momentum – explain the difference between winning and losing, asks Nick Cadle.
Random Summer observations
January 8, 2013 by 20 Comments
Sean Curtain’s mind filled with thoughts over the summer. They are neither insightful or earth shattering, not important or helpful, more vague and strange, and obscure and reasonably pointless. Still, he feels the need to share them.
In A-League of its Own – Festive Season
January 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
The end of a busy festive period in the A-League has finally drawn to a close, and has seen 4 teams put their hand up to be champions.
Crio’s Question: Ya big (tennis) sook!
January 7, 2013 by 19 Comments
Which tennis players justify the tag: You sook!
Some observations following the third Test
January 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
Les Everett is happy to offer plenty of free advice to Sri Lanka, Matthew Wade and Channel 9,
Old cricketers never die…
January 7, 2013 by 6 Comments
Lachlan Waterman provides an assessment of current cricket commentators.
Nicknames
January 5, 2013 by 11 Comments
Some people at my work came up with a clever nickname for me recently ‘Grassy’. As in grassy knoll (Noel). There have been some good ones over the years. Loved Afghanistan (the forgotten war) for Mark Waugh and Audi when he made 4 duckss in a row. What are some other good ones you have [Read more]
The ideal touring party for India
January 5, 2013 by 8 Comments
Schon has revealed his ideal touring party for India and explains why those chosen have earned their spot – Mitchell Johnson is in, while Khawaja and Ferguson must fight for Hussey’s vacant position.
Third Test – Day 2: Australia does its best to keep SL in contest
January 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Australia did their best to ensure Sri Lanka remained in the contest, says Patrick O’Keeffe.
Hot, Hot, Heat
January 4, 2013 by 9 Comments
It’s hot. Damn hot. Rick Kane listens to the experts and devises three easy steps for you to beat the heat.
Third Test – Day 4: Holiday cricket
John Harms catches the final day of cricket from a unit in Mooloolaba.