“ Hi Tania. We expected that. Thanks for calling. Guys, it’s off,” said my dad. After the rain on Friday, I would have been very surprised if our tennis game was on. It was the first washout of the season, but it meant a quiet day before gearing up for an almost certain win for [Read more]
Thinking back on the U12s
May 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY – JACKSON CLARK After recently helping out with some coaching of a local U12s Darwin Juniors side, it made me reminisce of the times when I was running around on those modified grounds. I played juniors for a side called the Sanderson Swans between the ages of seven and 11. Our team was made [Read more]
Pies and Zen rule
May 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
famous a celebrated (for quality etc.) ; well known ; (colloq.) excellent I had a very unusual pre-game routine for our blockbuster against the Crows. I attended a silent retreat for the day as part of a mindfulness meditation course I am undertaking. How does this have any relevance to the game? Well, limited, but [Read more]
crio’s Q: Sporting careers cut short?
May 27, 2012 by 24 Comments
Lenny Hayes played a milestone game this weekend. He is a linchpin in the side. One of the most highly regarded players in the AFL. He’s also just back from a second re-co. I remember my old man saying that he did a cartilage and that was it. Some blokes are doomed. Others make incredible [Read more]
Brave New World Order
May 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou today announced dramatic new initiatives to improve skill levels and player availability in the AFL. “Now that we are an 18 team competition, it is clear that the AFL can no longer maintain the highest standards of skill and performance using purely local talent,” Mr [Read more]
Close Roy victory like pulling teeth.
May 27, 2012 by 5 Comments
by Derrinalphil Had a bloke come into see me on Saturday morning. He needed a tooth out and having a look at the radiograph, I thought to myself, “piece of cake.” This looks easy and it started out that way. He went numb straight away and the top of the tooth came away as [Read more]
No Ambulance needed..this time
May 27, 2012 by 13 Comments
I’ve noticed that Collingwood like to put us supporters through a bit of a heart attack before winning a game. Unlike the cool, swift Geelong that once had the sandwich eating coach and the supporters with their feet up, ready to relax with a win by the end of the second term, my boys seem [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – The Fine Line
May 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Two years ago, Liam Hauser’s history of Origin matches carried the subtitle The fine line between winning and losing.(State of Origin: 30 years, Rockpool Publishing, 2010) He demonstrated that rarely has there been any deviation from this observation of the ebb and flow of matches throughout the history of the concept. I think [Read more]
Brave Nude World
May 26, 2012 by 7 Comments
Brave Nude World To all the readers of this article (yes, both of you), I offer a pre-emptive apology as I attempt to tip toe my way through the veritable minefield of potential puns and double entendres that lie ahead. I would like to assure the more conservative among you that no effort will be [Read more]
John Kingsmill’s Footy Diary
May 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
ROUND NINE Friday night Geelong had to win tonight and they did. But they made such a sluggish task of it. The Dogs are no force this year; they’re no easybeats. They’re not shirking. But they’re skinny up forward. They’re one tower short in their castle. Each goal they kick demands a sacrifice from the [Read more]
A Saint at heart
May 26, 2012 by 6 Comments
LENNY HAYES….250 games. What a superstar! It brings tears of pride to my eyes when I think about Lenny. I think it is impossible to truly describe the footballer that he is, the influence he has had over the game of AFL, the influence he has had on the mighty Sainters. He is a beauty, and it was [Read more]
AFL – Round 9 Preview
May 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Western Bulldogs v Geelong When and Where: Friday 25th of May, 2012 @ Etihad Stadium Who would have thought coming into this game that Geelong would be outside the top 8 and being questioned about their hunger this season. At the start of the season Geelong fans would have looked at this fixture and rolled [Read more]
Two Eagles fans discuss the footy
May 25, 2012 by 13 Comments
By Pete Cruttenden Two Eagles fans, Barnie and Berney, discuss the footy. Barnie: Good win over the Blues Bern! Berney: Yeah, did a number on the little smert-erses. Merk Marphy and Jeff Gerlett were sters for them, but it was our thard-quarter barst that won it. Barnie: Derling kicked a bag. And laid tharteen tackles. [Read more]
Higher than 58: A Brownlow medalist
May 25, 2012 by 3 Comments
Replacement jumper number 85 – Harry Taylor Dependable Geelong key defender Harry Taylor, who has worn the number 7 guernsey with distinction since his debut in round 2, 2008, wore a very unusual number 85 replacement jumper in Geelong’s big win over Melbourne at the MCG in round 19, 2008. Taylor was under heavy fire [Read more]
Mitch and Scooter the toast of snappy Uni win
May 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The tools were packed, the plans were in place and like US prospectors of the 19th century or semi-skilled Victorian tradies of the 21st century, the Blacks were headed west to seek their fortune. Whilst the prospect of catching the Bus of Destiny was a juicy one, your columnist prefers the rhythmic sounds of the [Read more]
Pirates keep plundering on
May 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
Amateurs: Round 5 It is all beginning to fall into place very nicely for Peninsula Old Boys. The Pirates, unbeaten through the first five rounds, are demonstrating a ruthless streak that was missing for much of last season. (Four of their victories have been by 75 points or greater). Instructively, it is not just down [Read more]
Saint Lenny of St Kilda
May 25, 2012 by 15 Comments
Are the planets realigning?
May 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greetings All, Another week goes by and it becomes clearer that the world of football maybe spinning on another axis. The dominance of the interstate clubs is one thing, but on the other football front the Hammers are back in the EPL. Now where to get enough cash to spend more than Manchester City? A [Read more]
Round 9 – Adelaide v Collingwood Preview
May 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
When: Saturday 26th May, 2012 – 7:40PM Where: AAMI Stadium Last week Adelaide managed to pull off a shock win against a Carlton team who had been touted as premiership contenders and have also been favourites for the majority of the season so far. Patrick Dangerfield once again stood up for the Crows, showing his [Read more]
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