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.
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AFL Round 10 – West Coast v Richmond: The Giant stomps the Eagles
June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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
June 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
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
June 7, 2013 by 5 Comments
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)
June 6, 2013 by 26 Comments
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
June 6, 2013 by 5 Comments
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
June 6, 2013 by 14 Comments
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
June 6, 2013 by 10 Comments
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.
What footy and kids have taught me about tolerance, understanding and behaviour in recent weeks – An act in three parts
June 3, 2013 by 14 Comments
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
June 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Davis was struck once while umpiring. It was in a game of under 14s.
Hypocritical racism
May 31, 2013 by 3 Comments
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
May 30, 2013 by 2 Comments
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
May 30, 2013 by 8 Comments
What has Brad Scott done to have such wrath visited upon him?
Tigers and Saints: Bottom of the pile
May 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
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.
VFL Round 16 (1968) – Hawthorn v Collngwood
May 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
HAWTHORN v COLLINGWOOD Rd 16 1968 3rd August My parents are whispering. I can only hear muffled parts of the conversation. We are at a cubs footy carnival. We’ve played two games and I am so proud of my 1.1.7 in the first game. The behind is as good as the goal to me. I [Read more]
One small step for footballkind: a morning at Brunswick Street Oval Auskick
May 28, 2013 by 21 Comments
Is there anything purer than a five year old’s fluked drop kick?
AFL Round 9 – Collingwood v Sydney (Floreat Pica): Pies fans under attack
May 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
Pies fan Andrew Fithall copped a ribbing from a Swans supporter for the first time in his life following the Freo match two weeks ago. [On their current trajectory, he may need to get used to it – Ed.]
AFL Round 8 Adelaide v St.Kilda: Crow me a river
May 24, 2013 by 13 Comments
St.Kilda have made their last trip to Football Park. Praise be, says David Downer. Praise be.
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