It was a dark night for the Pies, but Cam Hooke is always hopeful. Check out his review of the horror game and his preview of the upcoming do-or-die clash against the Roos.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Years of black and white, all with a pen in hand
August 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
After a wedding and a wonderful honeymoon, Danielle Hakim is back writing about her beloved Pies. Her first piece tries to find the positives buried amidst a disappointing loss to Melbourne.
Round 12 – North Melbourne v Brisbane: A shinboner by any other name is still noble in defeat
August 16, 2020 by 8 Comments
North Melbourne may not be the same as the shinboners of old, but their fighting spirit yesterday was enough to give Brisbane a shake. Shane Reid casts his eye over a tight game characterised by points and frustration.
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: If that’s what we can expect in the near future, I’ll be one very happy Jan!
August 14, 2020 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin is a great believer in her beloved Swans, and against the odds they did not let her down smashing GWS for a big win in their Round 12 match.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: Kicking the Can, and Caulfield tips
August 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Need a tip for the footy and races this weekend? Sal Ciardulli previews Round 12 games, and the races at Caulfield with all his tips.
Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Hope springs eternal! (Floreat Pica Society)
August 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Mullins presents The Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s Round 11 win against Adelaide.
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: The Battle of the Bridge, Perth Edition
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Caspar McLeod is very happy with Sydney’s ‘Battle of the Bridge’ win over GWS in their Round 12 clash in Perth.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: You can’t travel but you can trip, apparently.
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal is miffed that the powers that be seem to have gone soft on tripping and says, “Hit them hard!” Meanwhile, he offers his tips for the start of Round 12.
Round 11 Review, Round 12 Preview: The draw returns as the top eight begins to settle
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell continues his in-depth coverage of the AFL season, reflecting on the recently completed Round 11 and looking ahead to this week’s Round 12.
Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Baby steps
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell says it isn’t easy being a black and white fan. He experienced the whole range of emotions as he watched the Pies confront the Crows.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 Review and Round 12 Preview
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After an uncertain win against the bottom of the ladder Crows, Cam Hooke is quietly confident that Collingwood can return to form, starting with their match up with the Demons.
1981 Revisited – Round 20: ‘Once in a Lifetime’, The Neale Daniher Edition
August 13, 2020 by 3 Comments
As a moment in history, this was the pinnacle of Neale Daniher’s career as a footballer; the marvel of Fight MND was a young, talented defender ahead of his time. Sam Steele continues his look back on 1981, with particular focus on the Dons’ clash with the old enemy, Carlton.
’Heners’ – schoolboy champ to country football icon……by KB Hill
August 13, 2020 by 5 Comments
KB Hill recounts the long career of Jon Henry, the boy from Kamarah who played in the AFL but made his greatest contribution in Wangaratta.
Almanac Rugby League – Round 14 Preview: Clear favourites everywhere
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The NRL’s Round 14 looks pretty cut and dried to tipster Ian Hauser who prefers to keep his eyes on the field rather than be distracted by the rubbish playing out beyond the sidelines.
Almanac Rugby League: Getting to the heart of the matter with the Reggies
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
According to John Campbell, ‘if you really want to see the type of bloke that lives and breathes country rugby league, the character that epitomises the game’s ethos, just get to the ground early and check it out as the Reserve Graders, the ‘Reggies’, go round.’ Here’s why.
Almanac Life: ’30 for 30′ – Who’d make the Aussie cut?
Instead of watching the news on TV, Smokie Dawson is now watching American sports themed shows on ’30 for 30′. He wonders which Aussie sporting greats would make the cut on an Aussie version of the show.