A second-half master class from Manchester United insured they continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-0 win over Tottenham at Old Trafford on Monday night. Coming off a hard fought 2-1 win at the Hawthorns last week, Ferguson opted for the centre-back pairing of Jonny Evans and Phil Jones after both [Read more]
One Hundred Years Ago: Round 17, 26th August, 1911
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy players would have woken on the day of Round 17 aware of the task ahead of them. Whilst most would still have jobs to attend to in the morning, their minds would have been contemplating how they might defeat top side Essendon to keep their finals hopes alive. That Collingwood, their bitter local [Read more]
round 22 – haiku bob – nearing spring
August 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
warmer nights — the kick-out reaches the centre square our latest back six concedes the first goal in under a minute the old world connects to the new — Fasolo curls one back late winter — gaps in our desire filled by Ball [Read more]
Spirits High, Goal Achieved
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As part of our unit 2 of Outdoor and Environmental Studies, we are forced to travel up to the high country, hike with ridiculous snow gear on, pitch a tent and freeze our asses off. But don’t get me wrong, I love the outdoors and challenging myself to an adventure, but does it have to [Read more]
DA’s Clue of the Round (23)
August 25, 2011 by 1 Comment
Solution to DA’s Clue of the Round (22): The numbers linked to the chronological order of Australian PMs, and their namesakes in AFL: Tim/Jobe WATSON, Sam FISHER, Dave HUGHES, Cameron BRUCE, Scott MCMAHON, Josh FRASER and (ruck coach) Clark KEATING and Christian HOWARD, a Western Bulldogs rookie. Round (23) clue: 3-D football may only be [Read more]
I spy with my little eye – Round 22 2011 – Collingwood versus Brisbane
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
After living in Queensland for the four footy seasons of 2007 – 2010, I guess it’s only fitting that I do the match report for the Pies and Lions game. And after the ground-breaking controversial news of the Queensland footy official leaking highly sensitive reserves team selection information to Collingwood, and my recent scandal at [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – Sloppy Knights give Broncos an easy Monday night
August 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
When I hear the words Brisbane and rugby league together my mind first turns to the great BRL competition of the 1970s. That was another time. A decade later, many Queenslanders fell instantly in love with the Brisbane Broncos, marketed brilliantly as an incarnation of all things Queensland. But many didn’t. The dissenters could see [Read more]
Exposed as a fraud
August 24, 2011 by 12 Comments
by Brendan McArdle It’s been a big week in Australian cricket. The much-awaited Argus report has been well received by most in the cricket community, and it was a hard-hitting document which, although two years late in its inception, should have beneficial effects for the future of our game provided the right people are put in [Read more]
Helping the Blues to a 17th flag?
August 24, 2011 by 4 Comments
by Damien Little I do not consider myself a superstitious person. It wouldn’t phase me to cross a black cat under a ladder on Friday the 13th. However, in 1994, as Carlton was regaining its powerhouse status, I began to become superstitious about football and my contribution to the team’s performance. Should I be [Read more]
Worth the risk of heartbreak
August 24, 2011 by 5 Comments
by Stephen Cooke My heart is racing. I have goose bumps. My mouth is dry. I have just watched the final moments of the 2009 grand final on YouTube and the emotions of the day have flooded back. I am desperate for Geelong to make this year’s Grand Final.
Waikerie charge into finals
August 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
LOXTON V WAIKERIE RFL – ROUND 16 2011, Sat August 20th 2011 By Nick Kossatch at Loxton Oval Waikerie easily accounted for bottom side Loxton by 40 points in the final minor round RFL match at Loxton Oval. The Magpies, who meet Berri in Sunday’s 1st semi-final, stamped its authority from midway through the [Read more]
“Buckets”
August 24, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Peter Argent His body maybe failing him but the football brain of Jason “Buckets” Mackenzie is still brilliant After six premierships with the Bulldogs in the SANFL and the 2008 Jack Oatey medal Buckets decided to go back AND have a season with little brother Adam (mongrel to his mates) It this contest [Read more]
Sat’dy Footy – 27th August
August 24, 2011 by 3 Comments
by Chris Riordan Now here’s a great way to spend this footy Saturday, kicking off with a lunch and words from the great “Flea” Garry Wilson and continuing with an afternoon’s viewing at the magnificent Brunswick street ground. Check this invite… http://www.fitzroyfc.com.au/2011FFCAug27PresidentsLuncheonvsMHSOBookingSlip.doc Get a tram and plan to get home late as there are [Read more]
Father-son combo gets Pies over the line
August 24, 2011 by 1 Comment
Collingwood v Brisbane Round 22 MCG by John Sandy First against fifteenth, on paper this looked like a one sided affair. Collingwood had a number of players out; with Maxwell and Wellingham joining Shaw and Dawes on the sidelines as well as Davis, Krakouer and Johnson all rested to recover from niggles. For Collingwood [Read more]
A toast to the ANU footy club
August 24, 2011 by 12 Comments
by Professor John Molony I am singularly honoured in being asked to propose the toast to the ANU Football Club. There are many reasons I feel this way. One is that few nights can match this night. I look back and remember Bucko startling Gough Whitlam, our guest for the evening, when he [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – An afternoon of hope
August 23, 2011 by 3 Comments
This assignment started out full of hope – what better thing to do than write about a Canterbury victory over Manly, especially at Brookvale. Being almost out of finals contention five weeks ago, the Bulldogs had won three of the last four matches and were back in with a chance of finals glory. To add [Read more]
Blues need to look forward
August 23, 2011 by 11 Comments
As anyone who has been attempting to play catch-up in a tipping comp will attest, the one thing this AFL season has recently cried out for was some uncertainty. Proceedings have come to resemble the average English Premier League season, where a handful of clubs have cleared out from the pack and most speculation presides [Read more]
Chance for a sneak peak at AFL future
August 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Troy Thompson If you barrack for Brisbane, Hawthorn, Richmond, GWS or Essendon – or for that matter any club, you may have good reason to head down to Royal Park tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday to see players your club has scholarship listed or those that may be playing against your club in future.
Almanac Rugby League – Seeing Cleary
August 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league in Penrith faces its share of battles, that’s no secret. But on a Saturday night at Centrebet Stadium, it certainly feels like rugby league heartland. I’m visiting my mate Steve, who lives in the mountains and has the severe misfortune of being born a staunch Parramatta fan. He usually holds a torch for [Read more]
Europe at 2.4 km/h
August 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I first met Ken Haley in the studio of 774 ABC Melbourne (I think) when he was preparing to undertake a wheelchair odyssey across Europe. That resulted in a terrific book called Emails From The Edge. Given the success of that book, and Ken’s love of travel, he’s had another go and this time produced [Read more]
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