When my season finished in a deficit of four bitter goals and biffo, a big map of the country, with about 20,000 pinheads marking football ovals opened up. So, thanks to Sammy Harriott, I went home to the Otways. The tough, leathery bush champion had pulled his battered body together and come out of [Read more]
To the Pub for Cats vs Hawks!
September 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The bittersweet month is upon us. I love September. But it comes with the knowledge that it will be followed by the long, bleak months of the off-season. This year comes with an extra bonus; the Rugby World Cup. The broadcast schedule for this weekend will give you some idea why I’m so happy. Friday [Read more]
GONE: It’s all Over, Including the Shouting
September 11, 2011 by 8 Comments
It’s 6.30am Sunday morning and my mind is buzzing. It’s over, finito, Sydney Swans bundled St.Kilda out of the finals with a decisive, confident win. They did it well from the beginning, pressure, pressure, pressure and we never had it in us to respond with success. Perhaps the year from hell finally took its toll [Read more]
A Day With Jim
September 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
DAY 3 AT KANDY A DAY WITH JIM Many, many of us have listened to the voice of Jim Maxwell from all around the world describing cricket to Australian aficionados. I sat next to him on day three at the second test in Kandy. The day starts with Jim saying that he will be having [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – Irrepressible Tigers too good for dour Dragon
September 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I arrived home in time for the dressing room shots. Hate missing them. ‘The Tigers have definitely got the best uniform.’ The legendary big red V cuts no ice with Sweetheart. Coach Tim Sheens, more statesmanlike every week as his beard thickens, and the Saints’ mentor, Wayne Bennett, are rock solid and calm. ‘Who’s the [Read more]
Great Scott, Scotty and Marsh too
September 10, 2011 by 1 Comment
Today was just a little too much for me. What with day 2 of the Test, the Cats v Hawks and Adelaide (B&F) all live. It was a dilemma Fortunately the test did not provide too many highlights from a spectator’s point of view with the exception of the Marsh and Hussey partnership. The [Read more]
Cats/Hawks Discussion
September 9, 2011 by 20 Comments
Geelong 14.14.98 Hawthorn 9.13.57 Geelong into the Preliminary final. Hawks have to regroup, most likely without Buddy. Big injuries. A tough game. Cats fans are presumed happy. Hawks may feel the need to vent. What did you make of it folks?
Blues Warrior reaches 200 games
September 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
University Blues has an extraordinary turnover of players. Every year huge numbers of students enrol and are drawn toward the picturesque oval. This is a double-edged sword for the club. It is a boon for recruiting but university students tend to travel or move when they complete their degree meaning many players only remain at [Read more]
THE PRE WRAP – FINALS ROUND I
September 9, 2011 by 5 Comments
FOR THE PHILOSOPHICAL MARNGROOK FAN What a week it’s been in Footy Eddie. Dean Wallis turned out to be the ratbag Hirdy remembered him as, and seeing as he is probably the only lowly paid coach out at Whingy Hill, his penalty has been relatively light. But Angry Adrian has said that the Appalling Football [Read more]
Most Valuable Finals Players of the Past 40 Years
September 9, 2011 by 17 Comments
My ideal full-time job would be picking teams like this. With the finals starting tonight, I thought about what players I’d seen make the biggest impact in September. These are the blokes I’d like to run out against Geelong or Hawthorn tonight if my family’s life were on the line. Chances are I’ve overlooked another [Read more]
Australians on top in Kandy
September 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
DAY 1 AT KANDY Pallekele is a wonderful cricket ground in fact I would go further and say it is one of the most beautiful grounds in the world. A word of warning though. I hope that they do not build pavilions all the way round the perimeter and so destroy the wonderful views of [Read more]
Finals time in the WAFL
September 9, 2011 by 5 Comments
The finals start in the WAFL on Sunday and only one of last year’s top four will be taking part. After their one-point loss in the Andrew Krakouer grand final last year only a premiership will do for top team Claremont. The Tigers haven’t been as convincing in 2010 and third-placed Subiaco is probably the [Read more]
More complications?
September 9, 2011 by 9 Comments
Friday night: Geelong v Collingwood. A weary season is pushing towards the inevitable conclusion. I have speculated, in an article during the week, about the possibility of complications to the narrative. Some commenters have agreed, but the wise and the cynical have restated the season’s direction, and expressed general boredom. But wait. Is that the [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: John H. Dato Day
September 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
Whilst I stop short of insisting anyone has a bet, this week or in the future, it’s fair to say that if you intend to get involved with Spring features then, at the very least, carefully watch the replays from this Saturday’s meetings at Rosehill and Moonee Valley. The season’s first Group One, the million [Read more]
Sal’s Tips: An Ochre Shadow bears down
September 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
The finals put an extra bit of excitement in the greetings this week, Email has already been flowing and we still have Friday to go! Unfortunately much of the discussion in the media has been about the flow of players that will wear the Sunset Strip with Ward, Palmer and Davis formally announcing their defections. [Read more]
One Hundred Years Ago: 1st Semi Final, 9th September, 1911
September 8, 2011 by 12 Comments
The area just south of the Yarra was one of Melbourne’s most populous from the 1840’s. In the gold rush days it was known as Canvas Town, after the huge tent city that was temporary home to thousands on their way inland to seek fortune. Then it was called Emerald Hill in honour of [Read more]
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