By Steve Healy The day didn’t begin well, the day didn’t end well. On the train to the game, a Roos supporter almost ordered me to sit in the seat opposite him, before loudly proclaiming the Demons will lose today (At that stage I thought it was a joke). He looked exactly like Travis [Read more]
AFL Round 6 – North Melbourne v Melbourne – A bad day from beginning to end
May 4, 2010 by 13 Comments
Two Wins In One
May 3, 2010 by 2 Comments
I didn’t go to the Don’s game on Saturday night, I had a family party to go to. As it turned out I had two wins , it was a fantastic party and the Dons got up against the Hawks. I had a transistor in in the back yard, so every 15 minutes it was [Read more]
Cheyenne Rd 6 Stk v Foots
May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
MY BEHAVIOUR TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE It’s not good enough. I’m really disappointed in my behaviour. It’s totally unacceptable. I’ve let myself down, my family are under unfair pressure and we’re working our way through this difficult time. My crime was to enjoy a low scoring game of football. No, dear reader, this is not Troy Buswell [Read more]
The Albatross Rules: Chapter 9- Rosie
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The Albatross Rules (a football chronicle) (The story so far) Con’s been brought in to resurrect the Albertville Albatrosses, otherwise the league will force them to merge with arch rivals, Mt Logan. Though they’ve started the season with a couple of wins Con is still at a loss to understand exactly what motivates his team. [Read more]
Pies Have the Steadier Hand in MCG Shootout
May 3, 2010 by 13 Comments
It was only fitting that an 80,000 strong gathering of the rival clans should assemble to celebrate 100 years since Collingwood last beat Carlton in a Grand Final. Ok… I know only one clan would be celebrating that little statistic, but that’s about all the joy I’ll get from this report. At least, unlike a [Read more]
THE BACK FROM MARS WRAP
May 3, 2010 by 3 Comments
For the Philosophical Marngrook Follower What a round six it’s been in Footy Eddie. The Feeling Faints win the Friday Night Mexican Stand-off and The Moggies kick The Sweep (just) against The Hapless Tigers. North burst Melbourne’s bubble and Port win the Showdown as Coach Craig’s watches his career pass before his eyes. Coach Clarko [Read more]
Call of the Card goes to the Bombers
May 3, 2010 by 1 Comment
Essendon VS Hawthorn Melbourne Cricket Ground 7:40 1st May Steven Ingham At the start of any season, the games I instantly look for are Essendon VS Carlton, Collingwood and Hawthorn. More so than normal there was anticipation for this edition of the ‘Line in the Sand Cup’ for one simple reason: Lloyd’s hit on Sewell. [Read more]
The View From Shepparton: Round 6
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The View took his frame to the nearest Hardly Normal Store today , ostensibly to purchase a microwave but in fact to have a look at the new 3D behemoths. The salesperson reckoned the State Of Origin games are going to be telecast in that medium this year. The State Of Origin concept by the [Read more]
Offsiders go at it hammer and tong.
May 3, 2010 by 14 Comments
For an interesting analysis of the Melbourne Storm issue, check out yesterday’s Offsiders program which includes some fairly frank and free discussion between panelists, especially GCJD Haigh and Rebecca Wilson. It’s available in segments at this link (you’ll work it out): http://www.abc.net.au/sport/offsiders/ Of the many worms that are released by the opening of the [Read more]
FPS Report: Chase my blues away
May 3, 2010 by 3 Comments
By George Habib Hope (noun) 1. a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen 2. A feeling of trust As I walked to the ground from Jolimont Station I had a few thoughts. Firstly, how sh*t Docklands is in comparison, and secondly that following the win last week that I could [Read more]
Rampant Pies Dispatch of the Inexperienced Blues
May 3, 2010 by 3 Comments
Is there a bigger rivalry in Australian Sport? Although this has been claimed frequently in the press, I’ll repeat that no matter where these sides are situated on the ladder, a clash between these two combatants always guarantees a large attendance. On this occasion Carlton and Collingwood are both in superb form. The rejuvenated Blues [Read more]
Crio’s Question: Sporting truisms
May 3, 2010 by 15 Comments
My old mate Rooster always chuckled when recalling an exasperated coach’s ¾ time “team talk”. “I’ve got only one thing to say to youse blokes”, he barked at the Alexandra Reserves, “and that’s nuthin’”. Its much more fun when coaches avoid the “one week at a time” drivel and offer something from the heart. Last [Read more]
Magpie win causes outbreak of Bieber Fever
May 2, 2010 by 16 Comments
Before the game even begins my dad manages to drown my hopes. Pendles had just kicked his first when dad walked in shook his head and let out a defeated sigh. Because of channel seven the game isn’t shown live. I REFUSE to check the scores or listen on the radio because I need to [Read more]
Saints Steal the Points in the Big Let-down
May 2, 2010 by 6 Comments
Once again a long week is over, and a weekend of pulsating footy has finally arrived. What can get more pulsating than the Preliminary Final rematch from 2009? I thought this match could of, maybe it did, but in my eyes, it failed. Big time. The contest started and Daniel Giansiracusa snapped the first goal [Read more]
KEN PIESSE’S 10 FAVORITE FOOTBALLERS FROM … BALLARAT
May 2, 2010 by 1 Comment
How can you have 35 goals kicked against you, in one game and yet be a Hall of Famer at both the Redan and the North Melbourne Football Clubs? Fun-loving extrovert Barry Cheatley has never been one to allow the facts to spoil a good story so yes… he did have the misfortune to run [Read more]
Soccer: A peek into grass-roots soccer in South Africa
May 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Guardian website often runs wonderful picture essays. Here’s one, in the lead-up to next month’s World Cup, on grass-roots soccer in South Africa. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2010/may/01/photography-worldcup2010?picture=362016914
Round and Round They Go. Where They Stop, Nobody Knows.
May 1, 2010 by 9 Comments
Those lucky enough to attend the Almanac lunch on Friday afternoon were entertained by the many reminiscences of 1960 Brownlow Medallist John Schultz. The very gentlemanly Mr Schultz spoke at length about John Kennedy’s famous “Commandoes” of 1961, who set new standards for the day in fitness and endurance. This team was famous for putting [Read more]
BLOODS TAKE ON ST KILDA IN 1904 MIDWEEK CLASH
May 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
SOUTH Bendigo played matches against a number of Melbourne-based teams in the early part of last century achieving more success at home on the Upper Reserve than in the city. At the end of August 1904, the Bloods travelled to Melbourne for a full-scale match against VFL cub St Kilda. The Saints posted 13 goals [Read more]
ALMANAC RACING
April 30, 2010 by 7 Comments
Anyone who has sought my advice over Autumn racing will understand why I’m saying that the punting purse is very low. Since I am not in a tipster’s club or Quaddy team, there is every possibility that they could “go around” without me at Caulfield this Saturday. The only “early mail” I have thus far [Read more]
Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase
April 30, 2010 by 5 Comments
By Mark Freeman Mid-afternoon on the first Thursday of May through the 80s and 90s was always an important fixture on my sporting calendar. Slip down the tote, chuck on a 50c box trifecta and settle in for the fascinating spectacle that is Warrnambool’s Grand Annual Steeplechase. Such a gruelling test … up the hill [Read more]
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