The rooms now empty, echoing again, his players long gone from their latest loss, The coach surveys the scene, once more his men have led, but coughed it up. Still, he’s the boss. He’ll have to take the blame although he knows his midfield’s soft, his forwards will not run Down back his boys won’t [Read more]
Judd is Einstein, not Eisenhower
June 14, 2012 by 15 Comments
What’s wrong with the Blues is a question that’s causing a bigger stir than a Master Chef wooden spoon. And while we’re talking the spoon, I want to add another reason why the Blues are heading towards that end of the ladder rather than the heights of round four: Chris Judd as captain.
HALL OF FAME – Graham Cornes
June 14, 2012 by 9 Comments
I am sure there are plenty of Victorians wondering how Graham Cornes made it into the AFL Hall Of Fame given his less than memorable 5 game career for North Melbourne in 1979 (admittedly he was 31 by then). Some may assume that there is a quota required to be reached (e.g. non-Victorians must [Read more]
Stroppy Jack
June 14, 2012 by 5 Comments
Stroppy Jack. Hark, they call, Stroppy Jack! His body language is no good. He’s surly. He’s arrogant. He has a cocky way. Damn straight. Why can’t he be like Lenny Hayes? Why can’t he be like Dunstall? Why can’t he be like Nick? Why [Read more]
Haiku Bob: football the ocean
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pile of leaves – the coach’s plans all coming together crisp afternoon – the click of our midfield football the ocean Swan swims in rustle of leaves – the defender hears footsteps sunlight spills through the clouds – Blair crumbs broken sunlight – Swan half in half out of [Read more]
My favourite five golfers of all time
June 14, 2012 by 26 Comments
My favourite 5 golfers of all time 5. Ernie Els Anyone who’s seen Ernie Els swing a golf club knows it’s smooth and easy hence “THE BIG EASY”. 4. Luke Donald I love Luke because he’s such a great player, especially around the greens with his pitching, chipping, bunker play and most [Read more]
The Wrap (11) – Where lift imitates football
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And what a round it’s been in Footy Eddie. The Rattzbaggers made it tough for themselves by going down to Geelong after looking to be in command. The Tiges made it even tougher for themselves by going down to the Dockers. The Bombers made it even tougher again for themselves by kicking 1-11 in half [Read more]
1980 A Personal Footy Almanac – Round 12, Monday 16 June, v Hawthorn, MCG
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“For God’s sake, Moncrieff, learn how to kick!” No, this wasn’t the rant of a frustrated Hawthorn fan trapped among the Tiger hordes. This was me, sotto voce, willing Hawthorn to make a game of it. For Richmond fans today, even a small string of wins is regarded as cause for wild celebration. The notion [Read more]
The madness of marches and referees
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Euro 2012 coverage by Lee Hugh McGowan Australia 1 – 1 Japan Before we get to it, let’s have a wee minute for the Socceroos performance. It was brave, it was hearty and arguably it was against a much better side. A side coming off the back of a couple of big wins. They [Read more]
Long may She reign
June 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
V.A.F.A: DIVISION ONE REPORT. RD 7 Although I am a staunch republican, there is one weekend each year when I make sure I raise my glass and toast Her Majesty, praising her generosity in granting her subjects a Monday morning sleep-in in mid-June. (I am told that this year is even more special, as there is [Read more]
Voulez-vous footy avec moi?
June 13, 2012 by 8 Comments
Forty years on, Vin Maskell recalls the dedication of a classmate during French lessons In 1973 we had French before footy. We had masculine and feminine nouns before running around on the Frere Jacques Hamilton Oval. We had singular and plural verbs before scratch matches amongst the boys of Form Three at le college [Read more]
Bendigo in golden form against Coburg – VFL Round 11 Bendigo Gold v Coburg Tigers (Shepparton)
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The Bendigo Gold have continued their run towards a top four spot in the VFL with a comprehensive 76 point thrashing of Coburg in their regional clash in Shepparton. They are now just one game and percentage away from Werribee in fourth place following their third win in a row. Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve was [Read more]
Rd 11 2012 FEARLESS – Bye week 1…the mid season draft does have appeal, your club’s list may need some work or top up players…
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BYE: Adelaide, Brisbane, GWS, North Melbourne, West Coast, Western Bulldogs (In racecalling mode…) Coming into the straight Corio Hoops is going neck and neck with the Navy Juddernaut; jockey Best Selwood cracks the whip on Corio Hoops after sliding head movements and Navy Juddernaut has fallen a neck behind. Trainers Scott Brother and Ratts Ears [Read more]
Heart Palpitations
June 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
You know that feeling you get when you know something’s about to go wrong? It’s that feeling of uncertainty, nervousness and concern. I hate it. Football is great at making people feel this way. I often say, there should be health restrictions that appear on the back of a football ticket. “If you have a [Read more]
DA Puzzle of the Round (12)
June 13, 2012 by 11 Comments
Discover the world of David Astle here. But first, can you solve this week’s puzzle? Two coaches in our cross hairs this week. Amazingly, one coach’s name contains a body part that may painfully observe the verb that lies inside the second coach’s name. Can you identify the anatomy and action of these two game-time [Read more]
Both Extremes
June 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Sorry my report is a bit late! Here it is. After school on Friday, you would drive home right? We usually do that but today it was different. We drove up to Bendigo to play in the Association and Regional Challenge. I was playing for the second year in a row for the PTA. It [Read more]
Back to the Big City
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So, last week I booked some tickets to the SCG for the Cats v Swans match in a couple of Fridays time. It’s a pretty big game now. One of those famed ‘8 point games’. The Swannies are flying, and my Cats are starting to gather some momentum themselves. A win for either team could [Read more]
The 2012 ’Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Eleven
June 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
Greetings Tipsters It starts, it stops, it starts again, stacks on the mill, twenty players within 20 metres of the ball, one falls on the ball, a dozen more fall on him, everyone stands around watching for a while until the umpire whistles and those prone are dragged to their feet one by one and [Read more]
Bordering on plain in the Ukraine
June 12, 2012 by 8 Comments
Euro 2012 – Day 4 Group D England 1 – 1 France Ukraine 2 – 1 Sweden Our favourite studio team changed dramatically. McAllister the stalwart was playing the defensive role and Hamann was quickly substituted for an attack-minded Gary Breen. Last night, the line up changed into something far less glamorous. Dempsey is still [Read more]
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