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Crio’s Question: What sports books did you read as a youngster?

newbooksinsports.com asked its subscribers to consider what words fuelled their love of sport in childhood. “What did you read as a young sports fan? Maybe the sports pages in the local newspaper, or a glossy illustrated magazine? Did your school’s library carry biographies of famous athletes written for children, or did you go straight to [Read more]

AFL Round 11 – Essendon v Carlton: A Report Card

Schoolteacher Sam presents Essendon’s mid-year report card. The Bombers have demonstrated the ability to use formulas to problem-solve, most recently applying the following function: (R + C + H) + CC + 3MG = EV.

Swim Like a Fish, Katie!

We have followed Katie O’Donnell’s swimming career. Here is a letter to Katie from her Dad on the announcement of some fantastic news.

Merv

Chris Bracher’s classic memoir about the late Merv Neagle and a kid called Eldridge and his much-loved Sherrin.

AFL Round 11 – Preview: Bye, Bye for Some (and bonus Eagle Farms tips as well)

Sal Ciardulli gives his report on the teams so far, and throws in some racing tips as well.

Is there such thing as an intelligent footballer?

Is the term ‘intelligent footballer’ really an oxymoron? Jackson Clark looks at the Rhodes Scholar, the doctors and the law students proving that there is plenty of brainpower beyond just football smarts.

AFL Round 10 – West Coast v Richmond: The Giant stomps the Eagles

Has the giant that is Richmond awoken for good? Or will he turn over for another extended nap before long? Paddy Grindlay hopes it’s the former.

AFL Round 11: The Pre-Wrap

It’s management paralysis in the Longroom, writes The Wrapster. As you were then.

The Jolly folly: Louie was right – big blokes just don’t get it

Darren Jolly’s assertion that the Rules of the Games committee has ruined the game is incorrect, but what would you expect from a ruckman, writes Stephen Alomes.

Old Dog’s Footy Team of the Century (On-ballers, interchange and coach)

Matt Zurbo (who has played over 500 games of local footy) has picked his Team of the Century of blokes who haven’t had a run in the AFL. He invites you to nominate a few champions you know, have played with, have seen. Today he’s after ruckmen, ruck rovers, rovers, a coach (and he’s nominated a few on his bench as well).

AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Schick Hydro 5 and other inspiration

It’s quiet on the terrace. The day after the launch of Footy Town John Harms travels to Geelong to be part of history.

AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Feel the love

Geelong vice-president and life member, Gareth Andrews, recalls the somewhat mixed reception the Cats board received from the AFL Commission when they presented a plan for the future development of the ground. Seeing the lights shine 14 years later was overwhelming.

AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Kardinia Park Alight

The trip to see the lights turned on at Kardinia Park triggers many memories for John Burke. Some things change, but much remains the same. And of interest to the club, perhaps: Burkie is one of many who is happy to travel.

AFL Round 10 – Adelaide v Fremantle: Embedded in a travelling banner team

Liz Roberts leads the Freo banner team to an interstate victory. Getting crepe paper to survive a rainy day is clearly a good omen.

What footy and kids have taught me about tolerance, understanding and behaviour in recent weeks – An act in three parts

Sean Curtain likes thinking out loud. Which is what he does here as he works his way through some complex issues of identity and social interaction. He learns something from an Under 13 footy side.

Easy targets

Peter Davis was struck once while umpiring. It was in a game of under 14s.

Hypocritical racism

Matt Watson recalls his first introduction to racism when, as an 11-year-old kid, he watched North fans abuse Rioli and Richmond fans abuse the Krakouer brothers. It made no sense to him. It still doesn’t.

AFL Round 7 – Port Adelaide v Richmond:Family, footy and a rule

MikeD, pressured by his seven year old daughter, picks the wrong game.

AFL Round 9 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Brad Scott and the God of the Old Testament

What has Brad Scott done to have such wrath visited upon him?

Tigers and Saints: Bottom of the pile

Sympathy will always be something I detest. I dread revealing I’m a St.Kilda supporter to new company for that very reason. It has nothing to do with shame and everything to do with the look of pity.