Cam Hooke provides a definitive review of Collingwood’s round 9 clash (including some wonderful statistical analysis) before looking forward to their blockbuster round 10 match against Sydney.
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Shades of 2010
Sean Mortell attended the MCG on Saturday afternoon to see his Pies square off against St Kilda. The result left him pondering the glory days of 2010.
A student’s tribute to Bob Hawke
Sean Mortell is a first year university student – doing journalism. He discusses how the public memory of Bob Hawke has informed his understanding of him. [Very interesting to see what is strongest in the public memory – Ed]
Round 9 – North Melbourne v Sydney: How impressive are our young cygnets!
The young Swans are beginning to make an impact on the Sydney team, and Jan Courtin is very happy about this as her report of the Round 9 match between the Roos and Swans at Blundstone Arena indicates.
Round 9 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Wiser with Time; Dad, Uncle James and Tom Hawkins
Anna Pavlou, her dad, Tom Hawkins, and a Coke, are just a small part of a day at the footy as Anna’s report shows.
Onya, Tom!
Earl O’Neill offers his thoughts about Tom Boyd’s recent retirement.
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Floreat Pica Society report from Steve Fahey
Steve Fahey reports for The Floreat Pica Society about Collingwood’s stylish excellence with their victory over the Saints in their Round 9 clash.
Round 9 – Essendon v Fremantle: Election Footy
At the very least, Caspar McLeod was able to enjoy one winner on Saturday
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Yoshi Curse Established?
Yoshi works on developing his footy skills but his Saints are letting him down.
RIP Hawkie – The Punter’s Pal
Bob Hawke was the greatest Australian of Peter Baulderstone’s lifetime. He reminisces about Canberra politics in the 1980’s and the great man’s love of sport and people. Hawke’s prodigious achievements and his all too human failings made most Australians fall in love with him. (Share your memories of Hawke the man, politician and sports lover – Ed.)
Everyday Obituaries: Brendan ‘Bourkie’ Bourke
Bourkie, one of life’s great characters, died a few weeks ago. His funeral was a magnificent tribute to his rich life. This is PJ Brangan’s eulogy introduced by John Harms.
Round 9 – Sal’s Preview: Taking a good hard look at themselves
Sal Ciardulli has gone the way of most tipsters – with the home teams. Is there an upset in there somewhere? [Please, someone, argue the case for an underdog.]
Haiku Bob – Round 8: moments that linger
Haiku Bob recreates the tension of an unexpectedly close day at the footy.
Round 9 – A critical round of matches for some clubs this weekend.
Who will be the winners in the Round 9 matches this weekend?











Honestly…
Old Dog has had a gutful of the haters in the peanut (comments) gallery. Herein lies his opine on D.Rampe, characters and missed opportunities…