WHERE LIFE IMITATES SPORT What a round it’s been in Footy Eddie. The Sainters tested themselves against the Mighty Magpie Machine and came up a bit short. (Maybe even a long way bit short – Ed) The Tullamarine Jetstars served up the Biff to The Dishlickers, and in the process, well and truly greased the [Read more]
Cometh the hour, Cometh the Man
August 15, 2011 by 4 Comments
By Michael Smith One of the great moments in footy which I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of witnessing. Saturday, U12’s Grand Final Blackburn v Croydon Burners (Blackburn) 5 points down with 40 seconds left on the clock, boundary throw in right forward pocket 20 metres from Blackburn goal, Jack Roberts (rucking tirelessly) [Read more]
New London Olympic Logo
August 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
In light of recent developments, the marketing team for the London Olympics have rethought their apporoach.
Team Balance
August 15, 2011 by 3 Comments
Watching the antithesis of a spectacle at aami stadium on the old CRT tv, I was placed into a deep contemplative state by a comment made by Tim Lane of the Ten network team. Apparently, Port’s David Rodan was omitted for team balance.
Heidi comes to Chirnside Park
August 15, 2011 by 14 Comments
Saturday afternoon’s Victorian Football League clash between traditional rivals Williamstown and Port Melbourne, the ABC’s match of the day, proved to be a ripper affair. The Gulls jumped out of the blocks superbly and led by just over four goals at the first change. The Borough were magnificent in outscoring the old enemy 11 goals [Read more]
Umpiring: A Matter of Perspective
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ideas can come at any time, like during a discussion about umpiring 16 years ago with a couple of mates in the cafeteria on the 16th floor of330 Collins Street, then the head office of Colonial Mutual. Ideas can be plausible, even if others (eg said mates, Darren & Pete) think them laughable. When people [Read more]
Dons too good on the night.
August 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Here I am, home alone, as a mad Cats fan, writing about the Dons and the Doggies game. I hate the Bombers with a passion but I do hope they win, for two reasons. Firstly the dogs have been a disappointment all year and don’t deserve a finals series, and secondly, I tipped the Dons. [Read more]
Crio’a Q: Memberships
August 14, 2011 by 7 Comments
I’ve been thinking about Memberships and their worth. The days of them offering a sense of belonging seem gone in Melbourne’s corporate AFL world, with home grounds redundant and fixtures fragmented. No doubt this is less so in “lower” leagues where your money up front makes a statement and a difference. But honestly, despite the [Read more]
Collingwood vs St Kilda Round 21 2011
August 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
Factors such as a resurgent St Kilda keen on extending its long winning streak; a six day break following a road trip and a match played in very wet conditions meant that this game had some danger associated with it. There had been a big build up during the week with strong media emphasis on [Read more]
Life’s drama: another week in the life of Yvette Wroby and the St Kilda FC
August 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
A Wedding, an almost Funeral, two wins and a loss and farewell to the Vikings… It’s been quite a week. The wedding was at Butleigh Wotton, a beautiful, historic venue, an intimate and beautiful ceremony, a yummy meal and lots of dancing. In the middle of the dancing, a family friend collapses. I am the [Read more]
Where Buddy and I part ways
August 13, 2011 by 9 Comments
I would love to have a cool one word nickname that everybody knew me by. Hi, I’m Tiger, g’day, I’m Chappy. Immediately identified. Not merely in name but in character. I love how one word can so simply capture the essence of the individual. That’s neat. So descriptive, familiar, as if we’ve known each other [Read more]
Characters II. The Local Variety.
August 13, 2011 by 9 Comments
The first character I ever saw in footy was at my first club. Andy had long, thin hair, a mo, three stops on each boot, as many teeth and played on the wing. If the niggle was up, and he gave away a free, he’d stand the mark, the ball between his legs. [Read more]
Round 21 Blog
August 12, 2011 by 8 Comments
Four rounds to go and all bar the top two spots are still in contention, which makes week crucial from here. Tonight, we find out if the Saints are really making ground on the top sides. Tomorrow, the Hawks would expect to dine out on the Power. Both Fremantle and Carlton will be desperate for [Read more]
Sydney Musings
August 12, 2011 by 6 Comments
I was beginning to think I’d lost almost all enthusiasm for Australian Football. Barely skimming the news, catching a few minutes of a game here and there, a near-unbridgeable four points off the leader in the tipping comp. It doesn’t help being a Swans fan. Early this season, they cost me a mobile phone; hurled [Read more]
A Fixturing Fix
August 12, 2011 by 2 Comments
It seems that lately the AFL draw has become public enemy number one. Apparently, a system that consistently delivers the best 8 teams of the season to the finals is deeply flawed because each side doesn’t play each other an equal number of times. On the face of it this is a logical argument. If [Read more]
Sal’s Tips: Round 21
August 12, 2011 by 4 Comments
Hello Again All, Again this week I found myself as a tormented soul. After agreeing with Jeff Kennett last week, I found myself this week agreeing with Mick on the widening gap between top and bottom teams. Fortunately order was restored with Kennett blowing out again with his patronising crap on Tasmania and more thought [Read more]
Kapunda to GWS
August 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This week’s Football People piece by Rob McLean takes a look at how Kapunda boy Johnathan Giles is going in Greater Western Sydney. He also shares some of his memories of being a kid at Kapunda’s Dutton Park. http://www.countryfooty.com.au/FootballPeople.htm
From Windy Hill to the Western Oval, Maribyrnong & Moonee Valley
August 12, 2011 by 13 Comments
Saturday nights “derby” at Docklands Stadium will see the Dons path to September action hitting a bump in the road or the Dogs being mathematically eliminated from this seasons finals equation. Perusing the playing lists of the past 40 years I noticed a little traffic alongMt Alexander Road, past the Racecourse and ontoGeelong Roadresulting from [Read more]
The footy gods: Tyche
August 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
Tyche was the daughter of Zeus. She would spin a ball in her fingers to explain luck. The ball might bounce one way and you could win the game. Bounce the other way and you were gone. And all that planning and all that effort comes to nothing.
A Tale Of Two Presses
August 12, 2011 by 27 Comments
Allan Jeans believed football was a simple game – “We have the ball, they have the ball or the ball is in dispute.” Not so simple are the plans devised to meet that axiom. The biggest developments in on-field strategies in recent times have revolved around what to do when “they” have the ball.
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