Is Josh Pinn crazy to believe in ideals? Has the Melbourne Demons convinced him of their scene?
Finals for the Demons, for so long 1000 miles away, look like returning at the right time for the AFL’s oldest club.
Hoodoo Gurus – Now The Stage Is Set For Melbourne
Round 18 – Richmond v GWS: Good-bye shabby grandeur, hello state-of-the-art comfort
Richmond fought hard in cold and trying conditions to defeat the Giants on Sunday afternoon. Joe De Petro was happy to see the spirit of Punt Road lift the Tigers over the line.
Round 18 – Richmond v GWS: Hawks fan turns yellow and black (for a day)
Chris Vogt hadn’t been to a non-Hawthorn game in years, but taking an old school friend to the MCC for the Tigers v Giants game had him wearing yellow and black.
Round 18 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: A Day out for the Dees – and Dad
Joseph Ryan had a beautiful day at the footy with his Dad and came to the conclusion to make the most of their time together. [A genuinely touching piece, a real reminder of what is important in life – MNQ]
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Spieth sublime in Southport plus a PGA Tour win with an asterisk
A collection of golf news, thoughts and notes from the week which saw a Jordan Spieth become a three-time major winner following his triumph in the Open with victories on the LPGA and PGA Tour to In-Kyung Kim and Grayson Murray, respectively.
What it takes to play finals
Gotta love Matt Zurbo’s take on footy and life. Much to consider in this piece.
Round 18 – Brisbane v Carlton: Carlton Match Committee and Napoleon
In a battle towards the bottom of the ladder, Brisbane proved too good for Carlton. Phil Hill was impressed by the young players from both teams.
Round 18 – Adelaide v Geelong: Crows intimidate the Cats
The Crows came out hard against Geelong at the Adelaide Oval, Malcolm Ashwood reports on an intimidating performance from the pride of South Australia.
Round 18 – Richmond v GWS: Can I say the ‘F’ word yet?
Jack Banister may have froze on Sunday but he was pumped by Richmond beating GWS and claiming a top four spot. A Toby Nankervis moment of beauty and goal has everyone on their feet.
Round 18 – Sydney v St Kilda: Pride Match – Respects for individuals and being a proud Sainter
St Kilda just couldn’t compete with the pressure from Sydney on the weekend and Yoshi laments the fall out of the eight.
Round 18 – Richmond v GWS: Toby, Toby, Toby
It was a game all about Toby Greene.
Round 18 – Sydney v St Kilda: Sinful Saints slide sideways (or maybe downwards) against Swans in Sin City
Braham Dabscheck could only watch on in pain as St Kilda barely managed to get the ball into their forward 50; while Sydney surge to the finals.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Standing up when needed
Things have been up and down at Collingwood this season and the past week was no exception. A solid win was a nice plus but the resignation of CEO Gary Pert may be the first of a few changes at the end of the season.
Round 18 – Sydney v St Kilda: Fine tuning towards finals
A fine mix of footy and live music makes for a perfect evening for Kieran Croker. Sydney have found their tune at just the right time as they charge towards the finals.
International Cup: Call for writers
We’re seeking writers for the upcoming AFL International Cup in Melbourne. Jack Banister is coordinating the coverage.
Jim, Keith, the Land Rover and the Chicken Salt Sign
Nick W, of the Victorians for South Australian Heritage Association, wants answers. What has happened to the Adelaide Oval Chicken Salt sign? [With this story, he may gain Life Membership – Ed].
Round 18 – Essendon v North Melbourne: The Unlikely Round 18 Victory
For North fan Marnie Cohen, it is (mostly) all about the long list of young Roo debutants.
Round 18 – Collingwood v West Coast: Twin Peaks
Collingwood has entered the Lynchian world of Twin Peaks with the latest developments at the club. Thankfully Jeff Dowsing is here to make sense of it all for everyone.
Round 18 Mega Post
Junior Almanacker Aidan Hammond couldn’t be happier this week with Adelaide beating top two team Geelong and Port Adelaide losing to Melbourne.











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