Adelaide, 24 November 2012. After Australia’s flogging of the Proteas – they do sound like flower boys don’t they (rather like when the Hawks were Mayblooms) – to the tune of 5-482 on day one, a once-in-a-century experience, the sort of experience that has every ham cricket follower reaching for the end of the St [Read more]
Charger: a key member of four Square premiership sides
November 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PETER ‘Charger’ Davey was a key figure in defence during Golden Square’s dominant Bendigo Football League period in the Seventies. His four premiership successes attest to that, and additionally he was also a vital component of Bendigo’s inter-league campaigns. He first wore the blue and gold jumper of the Square when he played for [Read more]
Second Test – Day 2: Imagine Smith in a baggy green!
November 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
Watching Graeme Smith compile run after run, Smokie Dawson began to wish he was Australian.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 40: The Suns and Cruising As If In Commodores
November 24, 2012 by 8 Comments
We continue the encore series of Off Season Odyssey, with Matt Zurbo in the Islander community of Umagico, where language carries a culture.
Great Expectations – The AFL draft is just a lottery
November 23, 2012 by 8 Comments
The intense media coverage of 17 year old kids drafted by AFL clubs is ridiculous and unfair, says Simon Dobbie. Many won’t have the maturity, determination and dedication needed to be a successful AFL footballer.
Second Test – Day 1: Run feast
November 23, 2012 by 8 Comments
Andrew Starkie says Clarke is Australia’s best batsman and therefore should move to number 3. Discuss.
Second Test – Day 1: Saffas capitulate amongst the scaffolding
November 23, 2012 by 17 Comments
Having so far claimed 10/1047 in the series, John Butler believes the South Africans may even settle for getting Michael Clarke out. Just once.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 39: Cargo Barges Passing
November 23, 2012 by 10 Comments
There is no worse feeling in football. None. To be left on the woodwork. To be unspent. Even injury is better. Coaches who leave kids on the pine for all bar 15 minutes don’t understand the game. They aren’t coaches. It’s that simple.
Crio’s Racing: “Around the money”
November 22, 2012 by 10 Comments
Crio has been “around the money” of late, but that doesn’t help buy the pots. Here’s hoping his quaddy tips for the Valley are on the money.
Second Test: preview
November 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
John Harms thinks Australia cannot win this Test match.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 38: The Wet
November 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
In our encore performance of Off Season Odyssey, Matt Zurbo lobs in Port Douglas for footy training.
The Number One Draft Pick
November 21, 2012 by 4 Comments
Jake “Cobba” Stevens constructs an infographic to help assess the success of the AFL’s number one draft picks.
A look at past drafts: What’s your top 5?
November 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
Sean Curtain says the draft should never have been seen as the the basis for an entire side or dynasty, as teams were only looking at a handful of selections overall, and only a small number in the elite category. Melbourne should have listened to him.
India hosts first Aussie Rules tournament
November 21, 2012 by 3 Comments
Players from the slums of Mumbai, middle class Indian teenagers and affluent uni students will don AFL jerseys and boots next month in the first national Australian Rules Football competition to be played in India, says Lincoln Harris.
Almanac Rugby League – Outback Rugby League: The Normanton Stingers
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Cooke revisits a yarn on outback Queensland rugby league team, the Normanton Stingers, who continue to win against the odds.
Fiery Fred
November 20, 2012 by 8 Comments
Fred Trueman was truly one of the great characters of cricket. Colin Ritchie was fortunate to see him play in a Test against the Aussies at the MCG in the early 60s.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 36: Phil
November 20, 2012 by 3 Comments
Continuing our encore of Matt Zurbo’s Off-Season Odyssey, the old dog finds himself in Port Douglas, training with the Crocs.
The Other Third
November 19, 2012 by 7 Comments
It was the usual horrible slice off the tee. I heard and felt the “whick!” as the club made contact with the little white misery ball. A good golf shot is more of a “whack!” sound. To be honest I’m just happy to get past the Ladies’ tee when leaving the first, but my head [Read more]
In A-League of its Own: Round 7
November 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
Brisbane Roar has returned to the winners list after adding further misery to what is now being described as the worst start to a Sydney FC season, says Tom Riordan.
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