The thirteenth round of matches for season 2010 commences this weekend with five games, the remaining three fixtures taking place the following weekend. The corresponding round forty five years earlier produced one of the largest controversies to hit our city for quite some time – Norm Smith’s removal as coach of the reigning VFL premier, [Read more]
The sacking of Norm Smith & Interview “Tony Charlton’s Football Show” – Round 13 1965
June 16, 2010 by 34 Comments
Gigs’ Stats Round 12: Last gasp goal for “drawn again” Magpies
June 15, 2010 by 3 Comments
Stats Entertainment – Round 12 by Andrew Gigacz THE WRONG CONCLUSION TO DRAW What is it with these young modern folk? Lamenting a draw like this week’s blockbuster between Melbourne and the Pies on the rare occasion that one occurs. Sure, it can be an empty feeling for the players and supporters. And yes, neither [Read more]
THE WRAP – ROUND XII
June 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
WHERE LIFE IMITATES FOOTBALL What a round it’s been in Footy Eddie. The flags are ¼ mast along La Via Lygon as the paperboys herald the news – The Shinboners are BIT. The Hawks also, as they play their first real game of Football for the season against The Hapless Chardonnays. The Power came out [Read more]
The View From Shepparton: Round 12
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Australia down 4 zip, Collingwood v Melbourne 76 points each in front of 67,000, I know which code I prefer. Or, leaving the Australians out of it I would prefer a 76 points each draw to a one all draw any time of the week Having said that, the Socceroos effort was a huge disappointment [Read more]
Draws SUCK!
June 15, 2010 by 23 Comments
Rapunzel is DEAD. That’s right; I’ve chopped off my extremely long hair and for the first time ever, I’ve gone blonde. Well not really. LOL it’s really Blonde extensions in my newly dyed blue-black hair, and it’s all for Jack Anthony, you know he seems to have a thing for blondes. Monday morning comes and [Read more]
Geoff Sinclair’s Home and Away Games: Rd 12
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ROUND 12 Essendon versus Geelong Cats Saturday, June 12th., Etihad Stadium The clock radio says 2:33. I lie here in luxurious, Cleopatra-comfort, trying to identify what has woken me. Not a sound from outside, not even swishing car-sounds from Huntleigh Road – but upstairs the toilet flushes and shortly after I hear Tommy pad-padding down [Read more]
Jacko was otherwise occupied
June 15, 2010 by 10 Comments
After staying at my friend Jeff’s house, he told me on Saturday night that he would set his alarm for 7:00am and wake me up by 8am. We both woke up at 8:15am. We quickly got ready and headed off to Melbourne with his Dad in his old Torana. I’ve been in comfier cars, I’ll [Read more]
Desperate times…
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By Vickie Lustig/Carole Fabian NEWS SCOOP Football Federation of Australia CEO Ben Buckley reacts swiftly to the disaster in South Africa by turning to his old mates and colleagues in the AFL. He convinces Frank Lowy to retire immediately as Chairman, replacing him with old boss Andrew Demetriou. The AFL vacancy is filled on a [Read more]
TEN BIG ONES
June 15, 2010 by 2 Comments
Richmond enters this clash with West Coast as favourites. Now, that’s a novelty. How will the Tiger cubs handle the weight of expectation? The first five minutes of the match are consumed by constant ball-ups. Then WHAM! If the Tigers are striding into uncharted territory as the bookies’ choice, they now make a bold strike [Read more]
A classic finish to a very long sporting weekend
June 15, 2010 by 2 Comments
Waking up to the cold chill of the early winter morning, I moved to the loungeroom with my blankets and pillow to continue my heavy sleep after a hectic weekend. After waking up again, this time in the early afternoon, I made the decision to stay home as Mum and Dad go to Shepparton. As [Read more]
World Cup Forum
June 14, 2010 by 117 Comments
Germany 4 Australia 0 Oh the pain of it! Let’s face it folks, last night wasn’t a total shock, but it definitely wasn’t what we were looking for. What went wrong? Were the tactics at fault? Or just the execution? Do we hold out any hope for the rest of the campaign? Here’s your chance [Read more]
Geelong Poetry Trumps Bomber Frenzy
June 14, 2010 by 10 Comments
“What’s wrong Dad?” my young son Liam asked me. I must have looked somewhat anxious and disturbed. “Nothing really” I said “The Bombers have made a comeback and they only trail by 5 points.” “That’s terrible” he said, looking decidedly anxious and disturbed.
Crio’s Q: yo me frio o lo sophlo?
June 14, 2010 by 19 Comments
The Clash voiced a quandary faced by all sports fans at various times…”Should I stay or should I go now?” Channel Ten commentators on Saturday night noted that, despite the breathtaking Geelong clinic taking place, about half of the crowd had left – big trek to Essendon! – before the final siren. I hope that [Read more]
LINK: Michael Gleeson’s Cakewalk
June 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Those of us lucky enough to attend the last Almanac lunch at the All Nation’s Hotel were thoroughly entertained by Michael Gleeson and Shane Morwood’s recollections of the breaking of Colliwobbles in 1990. Cakewalk has now been published, and you can read an excerpt from it here: http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/history-in-the-making-20100608-xtnn.html And please remember the next Almanac lunch [Read more]
Maradona Still Demands the Spotlight
June 13, 2010 by 11 Comments
World Cup Game 3: 12/6/2010 Johannesburg- Ellis Park Stadium Group B- Argentina 1 v Nigeria 0 The Olympic Games’ only rival as The Greatest Show On Earth is with us once again. Unlike the Olympics, which seem more bound by official rules, protocols and pomp, the World Cup always has much more the feel of [Read more]
Magpies in Philadelphia
June 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
When you visit Philadelphia there are a few non-negotiable must do’s. You ring the Liberty Bell, watch big Sav punt for the Eagles, eat a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich and best of all, finish the day with the famous run up the Rocky’s stairs in order to pay homage to the great boxer. You can [Read more]
Brunswick Revisited – A Day with North Old Boys
June 12, 2010 by 1 Comment
At the place where Sydney Rd meets Albion Street rise two distinct buildings, the Edinburgh Castle and Don Bosco Boys’ Hostel. Passing these landmarks I recall flickering images of youth. Twenty years ago I boarded at Don Bosco with many other students and apprentices new to the city. A few of these made their way [Read more]
FIFA World Cup Preview: Part 7 of 8
June 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
GROUP G (‘The Group of Death”) Brazil: The giants of this group of death will go into the tournament, like always, as favourites. And with a good reason too, as they produce magnificent players left, right and centre. Coach Dunga, has opted for a steady game that Brazil have not been known for. A mixture [Read more]
Roos put on a Friday Night Special
June 12, 2010 by 9 Comments
25 years of Friday night football. Pioneered by North Melbourne, people will always remember seeing the Krakouer brothers, Wayne Carey, Anthony Stevens, Mick Martyn, Corey McKernan, David King, Glenn Archer, Shannon Grant and the like strutting their stuff on the big stage of Friday night. Sadly though, North have not received their fair share of [Read more]
North Burn Those Friday Night Lights Again
June 12, 2010 by 4 Comments
The AFL loves to celebrate the game’s great traditions… as long as it doesn’t interfere with business. North Melbourne have been rightly lauded as the club responsible for popularising Friday night footy. With the 25th anniversary of the near riot that launched the first Friday Blockbuster, we have been regaled with tales of the King’s [Read more]
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