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Fearless 2019 – Round 14 & Round 15: A couple of late reviews
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fearless catches up with his reviews of the Round 14 and Round 15 AFL matches.
Help needed!: New pubs for Mickey to explore
July 2, 2019 by 19 Comments
Mickey Randall is Melbourne next week and would like to visit some inner-city hotels that fit his criteria. Can you help him out with some recommendations?
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin III: Team News
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
State rugby league coaches Freddy Fittler (NSW) and Kevin Walters (Queensland) have announced their squads for Origin III in Sydney next Wednesday night. They’re both playing guessing games to some extent.
Round 15 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Insipid (Floreat Pica Society report)
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
James Fogarty tells of family ties in his report for the Floreat Pica Society, for which finding three Collingwood players worthy of his votes presented a challenge [Great baby photo of the author – Ed].
Round 15 – Sydney v Gold Coast: Can we?
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
On a wintery afternoon Craig Dodson gathers the cygnets around to tell some fireside stories while watching the Swans win impressively against the Suns. He’s now wondering how far they can go.
Round 15 – St Kilda v Richmond: When a Saint goes marching out
July 1, 2019 by 3 Comments
John Green gives his thoughts on the tenure of Alan Richardson through a personal gaze, reviewing his position as St Kilda coach after their loss to Richmond on Sunday.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v New Zealand: A hard-fought, well deserved win
July 1, 2019 by 8 Comments
‘World Cup clashes with the little cousin are always special.’ There were great expectations as the 2015 finalists confronted each other at Lord’s on Saturday. Sean Mortell tells us the story.
Round 15 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Outclassed, outfought, destroyed
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
‘…the Pies learnt the hard way that a team relying on solo brilliance rather than a gritty indestructible system would never pull away as victors.’ Sean Mortell exposes the deficiency in Collingwood’s recent approach to explain North’s big and unexpected win on Saturday. It needs to be fixed before September.
Round 15 – St Kilda v Richmond: Losing MRV Match Saints should have won
July 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
Yoshi is not happy with his beloved Saints, feeling that they threw the game away against the Tigers through negative play in the second quarter when attack was the go. His frustrations were compounded by rain washing out training for the Osaka Dingoes.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Round 16, 2009: Collingwood v Hawthorn – Barracking for Switzerland
July 1, 2019 by 5 Comments
The Magpies clash with the Hawks on Friday night at the ‘G’. Sixteen years ago to the day the same teams battled it out and Matt Quartermaine was there with his brother Simon as neutral spectators. There was a lot more happening than just the footy. Here’s Matt’s take on the night. What’s the go with the sauce these days?
Round 15 – Fremantle v Carlton: Oh me of little faith
July 1, 2019 by 6 Comments
‘And that’s what I’ve become – an unbeliever…How long is it going to take me to turn those thoughts around?’ Blues tragic Yvette Hollings battles her inner doubts and her all-too-willingness to trot out the standard excuses for another loss. A win against the odds in the West has her questioning both herself and prospects for the Navy Blues.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Ode to jOe” by Andy Thurlow
July 1, 2019 by 7 Comments
Author and ex-teacher Andy Thurlow is visiting the Netherlands and is ‘absolutely fascinated with the way the Dutch use their bicycles’. This poem spilled out as a consequence. (I fear that Andy may have spilled out some other things after the Power’s loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday night! – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 15: There is movement on the ladder
July 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Aficionado maybe, tipster not! Ian Hauser runs his eye over the weekend’s NRL results to try to glean what it all means and finds some support for his ‘moving month’ theory.
Round 15 – Geelong v Adelaide: All roads (and trains) lead the Cats faithful and others to Billy’s pub
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s hard to tell what Roger Lowrey enjoyed most – the dedication of the lads from the West, the Cats’ win over Adelaide or the meal at Billy’s. Sounds like a pretty good trifecta!
Round 15 – Geelong v Adelaide: Voices
June 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The voices at Kardinia Park provided encouragement for Anna Pavlou to get through the game as the Cats redeem themselves with a good win against the Crows in their Round 15 clash.
Round 15 – Sydney v Gold Coast: Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa!
June 30, 2019 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin misses her first Swans game at the SCG in 20 years but the Rising Sun Hotel in South Melbourne makes an admirable alternative for her to watch the game. Read her Round 15 report of Sydney’s clash against the Suns.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 Review; Round 16 Preview.
June 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews a very disappointing Collingwood performance and looks forward to next week’s game against Hawthorn.
Round 15 – Sydney v Gold Coast: Not making the same mistake
June 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Swans keep on improving, the wins are coming, and things are looking up suggests Caspar McLeod reporting from the SCG for the Round 15 clash between Sydney and Gold Coast.
Alternative Essendon FC theme song – Do yourself a favour!: Have a look and a listen!
June 28, 2019 by 4 Comments
Check out the rap African alternative version of the Bombers theme song. For your enjoyment!
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