A slow start to a good game with individual players securing a Carlton win, writes John Butler
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Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Wading through troubled waters
April 12, 2017 by 14 Comments
John Butler looks at the troubles that have haunted both teams since 2000 and where they may be heading in the future. For now, Carlton have the bragging rights for 2017.
AFLW Grand Final – Brisbane v Adelaide: A fight to the end
March 29, 2017 by 8 Comments
The AFLW Grand Final represented exactly what this sport is all about according to John Butler.
AFLW Round 6 – Fremantle v Carlton: Wilting in the western sun
March 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
John Butler was feeling blue as Carlton lost their premiership hopes to the Dockers on Friday afternoon.
AFLW Round 2: Carlton v GWS – Old ghosts and new beginnings
February 17, 2017 by 4 Comments
A high scoring contest between Carlton and GWS kept John Butler on his toes as he memories poured back at Princes Park.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: A Joyous Celebration
February 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
Long-suffering Carlton fan John Butler relishes in an early season victory and the crowds at Princes Park.
Almanac Music: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live in Ballarat
January 16, 2017 by 7 Comments
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds made their return to the road in Ballarat on Sunday, as John Butler watched on.
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, Day 4: Phoenix or dead cat?
November 28, 2016 by 15 Comments
With a favorable result, Day 4 restored some pride to Australian Cricket while John Butler can now look towards the series against Pakistan with more expectation than a week ago.
Almanac Cricket: Disarray by design
November 23, 2016 by 13 Comments
John Butler feels that Australian Cricket’s foundations aren’t what they once were, this summer needs to regain a sense of balance.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Saffas slow out of the blocks
November 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Butler’s view on the first day of the Perth Test, where lack of resolve and test cricket nous has left South Africa in a bit of a hole.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: The future owed nothing to the past
September 19, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Butler places Hawthorn’s current champion team in the context of broader Hawks history, looks at the enormous contribution of Alastair Clarkson and his coaching and teaching staff, and gives an astute account of Friday night’s match.
Almanac Season Review (and Round 23 report): Carlton – A flat end to a fresh start
August 31, 2016 by 5 Comments
How to rate the year? John Butler is happy that current management and coaching practices at Carlton differ from the old. And he’s got some advice for cocky Bomber fans.
Round 17 – Carlton v West Coast: Overrated Over Here
July 19, 2016 by 4 Comments
John Butler spots symbolism and structure aplenty as the Blues show glimpses against a West Coast outfit not heading deep into September.
Round 16 – Carlton v Adelaide: Crows shrug off the Blues, despite the menace of Dennis
July 11, 2016 by 12 Comments
John Butler rates Adelaide in their win over his Blues, like a Barossa Red they keep improving.
Round 15 – Carlton v Collingwood: Vote One Pies in Celebration of National Mediocrity
July 4, 2016 by 21 Comments
Two titanic figures battle it out on Saturday – this was neither the case in politics or football as John Butler endures another Carlton v Collingwood rivalry with relevance, shame about the quality.
Round 14 – GWS Giants v Carlton: Razzle Dazzled
June 30, 2016 by 6 Comments
As Gold Coast have shown, it was not a “given” that the AFL’s new franchises would be successful in the short term. John Butler is impressed that the Giants are on the verge of something special so soon.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Carlton: Saints Show Blues About Rebuilds
June 16, 2016 by 9 Comments
Failing to make it into the ground, John Butler took to his tranny, iPad and a nearby pub to watch/listen as his Blues lost to the Saints.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Carlton: Everything worked as it should
June 13, 2016 by 35 Comments
Encountering Etihad’s ticketing procedures, John Butler experienced the “everything is working normally” process, and the problem is all of his own doing.
Round 10 – Carlton v Geelong: Who Is This Team?
June 2, 2016 by 12 Comments
John Butler adopts Carlton’s new mantra: the journey will be long, so no point getting too high, or too low.
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