The little voice in my head said, ‘Don’t do it. You might regret it’. The little voice always says this. As always, I ignored it. I went and declared North Melbourne had ‘arrived’ after defeating Geelong in round 3. And we were going to play finals in 2012, and we were going to shake things [Read more]
Lessons passed on from Dad through Football
May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Just kick the bloody thing” my father and I screamed out in unison as Lewis Roberts-Thomson had ambition confused with ability as he tried to clear the ball from defence. When it comes to football I am clearly my father’s son. Last weekend I took my 6 week old son Jack to Wagga to meet [Read more]
Excuse me, but there’s this blip…..
May 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
After such a good win against Carlton last Monday night, Saints fans were not prepared for the Sunday afternoon drubbing at Paterson Stadium. Nor the very poor first two quarters. Nor the performance from the flying Eagles who whooped our arses. We liked the third quarter. We can watch the third quarter on the replays, [Read more]
Sanderson cries carpe diem
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
By Julian Morison I got to cats v crows last Saturday and was asked today (UNE footy tipping site) was I in ceteris paribus mindset at the game to which I replied: I certainly was. Because that fine equum, Black Caviar, was galloping nearby we had to arrive in the ante meridiem, for the early [Read more]
The Footygods: Nike
May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nike was the sister of Kratos, Bia and Zelus. Given that they personified strength, force and envy, they almost had a forward line between them. Nike made up for what they missed. With her wings and chariot she was known for her speed and the greeks just loved her. Saturday saw indigenous round come to [Read more]
The View from Shepparton – Round 8
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
On Friday night, which seems now to be several years ago, Collingwood defeated Geelong by two goals in an absolute belter of a game. I thought that both teams played well below the standards that they achieved last year in terms of misdirected passes and handballs but that Collingwood were by far the superior team [Read more]
The Giants’ barnstorming finish swells the heart of a footy novice
May 22, 2012 by 4 Comments
Sometimes the football gods are with you. Sometimes a chance, a whim, an accident turns into a day you’ll remember to the end of your days. Even when the omens, frankly, aren’t all that auspicious. I didn’t expect much from my first AFL game: years of arguing with Mr Harms and his friend, Radio National’s [Read more]
Scrimmage and scrap until the Giants break clear at Manuka
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Greater Western Sydney v Gold Coast Manuka Oval, Saturday May 12th Official Crowd 8,603 GWS Giants 4.2 5.8 8.13 13.16 94pts Gold Coast Suns 1.3 7.9 9.11 9.13 67pts Manuka Oval was in perfect condition for the clash of the novices. The game was probably the worst League game seen by me in 64 years and would [Read more]
The 2012 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Eight
May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greetings Tipsters Isn’t it about time we put the Fuschias out of their collective misery? It can’t be good for us, having to bear witness to their tragedy on a weekly basis. They’re incompetent on every level imaginable, even the bootstudder has lost a few fingers, his paws resemble those of a 1950s canecutter.
Sports of All Sorts
May 21, 2012 by 10 Comments
Sports of all sorts By Anastasia Dimitriadis Grade 6 As a little child, sport has always and still [Read more]
Floreat Pica Society Match Report – 2012 Round 8 CollingWOOD versus Geelong
May 21, 2012 by 6 Comments
Round 8 Floreat Pica Society Match Report – CollingWOOD versus Geelong. wood (noun) 1. the hard, fibrous substance composing most of the stem and branches of a tree or shrub, and lying beneath the bark; 2. eternally promising Collingwood ruckman who features far too prominently in the FPS Danny Roach votes and not often enough [Read more]
Five words for Round 8: Carlton v Adelaide
May 21, 2012 by 23 Comments
By Damien Little Five Words For Round 8: Carlton v Adelaide Belabor [bih-LEY-ber] verb: To beat vigorously; ply with heavy blows. Gelatinous [juh-lat-n-uhs] adjective: having the nature of or resembling jelly, especially in consistency; jellylike. Vainglory [veyn-glawr-ee] noun: empty pomp or show. Obtuse [uhb-toos] adjective: not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect. Melancholy [Read more]
Struggling to find the light
May 21, 2012 by 8 Comments
I never thought the time would come. The time where I no longer prioritise my weekends around when the Demons are playing. But after eight soul-destroying rounds of football, that is the decision I’m now faced with. Football has always been about unconditional love. You support your team through the good times and the bad [Read more]
Richard Naco, The Chad! and Pamela Sherpa after the win over the Suns.
May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Footy cats and dogs, footy babies, houses and gnomes plus..
May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Steve Alomes is looking for images of appropriately clad footy cats and dogs, or even better babies in their footy colours in the crib…. and there may also be a place for other images – footy houses, footy gnomes, even rooms dedicated as shrines to footy. I have some gnomes, a car shot or two, [Read more]
WAFL Round 10: Feast of goals in Mandurah
May 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
I TOOK my first visit to Rushton Park since the redevelopment for Saturday’s encounter between the cold home team Peel and the hot Royals. They kicked six goals each in the first quarter, the Thunder led by a point and the frenetic scoring didn’t end there. But first let’s pause and acknowledge that Peel’s home [Read more]
Sanderson’s Monster
May 21, 2012 by 6 Comments
Okay folks, let’s put this on the table. Adelaide are unstoppable. They are irresistible. They are magic to watch. Sanderson has taken a squad of meek, skinny little boys and turn them into hulk-esk monsters in the space of 6 months. One pre-season, that’s it. In the past three weeks they have ground one premiership [Read more]
Round 8 Winners and Losers
May 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
This week’s round review gives credit where credit is due, enjoys the Patrick Dangerfield show, takes a look at the Richmond experience, and then attempts to put a finger on what ails Melbourne. Winners Adelaide It was a case of ‘No Walker, No Worries’ for Adelaide as they crushed Carlton at Etihad, ending their long [Read more]
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