Strange scorelines, here we come

Damian Balassone has compiled an entertaining list of stories of one-sided, accurate and inaccurate scores. (Well researched Damian-ed)

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 10: Knights v Sharks – Slaughter

When Cronulla played Newcastle gulfs in experience and quality were bound to be evident reports Paul Macadam.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 9 Preview

After Collingwood’s dominant display over Brisbane, Cam Hooke and his believers will take it one week at a time

Round 8 – Hawthorn v Fremantle: Cold comfort in Tasmania

The 10 year anniversary of Fremantle’s only win in Tasmania and Steve wonders why it is so hard for Freo to win here.

Round 8 – Adelaide v Geelong: Prodigal son returns

Citrus Bob returns to Adelaide where the Coliseum is baying for blood and discovers a touch of humanity

Round 8 – West Coast vs St Kilda: What I had not expected in the west

Saints frustrate Eastern correspondent, Yoshi ,in the west.

Round 8 – GWS v Gold Coast: The 2016 Jason Dunstall Cup

AFL in Queensland? Earl speaks his mind.

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 6: New Kid In The Black

This week, Gordon Agars discovers the answer to Griff’s forward line woes, right under his ashtray.

Round 8 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: The MCC Experience

Alex Docherty’s first game as an MCC member had him remembering the important ladies in his life. And shouting the chips for his guests.

Round 8 – GWS v Gold Coast: GWS Monaros v Gold Coast Schoolies

Wanting to avoid the traffic, Earl takes a seat on the couch, organises his CD collection and provides insight into the Giants dominant win against the Suns.

Stereo Story: Phil Dimitriadis on drinking, demons and the song Soma Mou

Last week Phil Dimitridis wrote bravely about the demons of drink, the legacy of Tom Wills, and the importance of the band Weddings Parties Anything.

Here, in this Stereo Story, he once again opens up, this time focusing on a song called ‘Soma Mou’, by Notis Sfakianakis.

The Wrap Report – May Edition

Doesn’t a win bring out TLSPRF? Our Milparinka stringer has found the latest edition of the Wrap Report left under a rock out along Yandama Creek. He sounds febrile but lucid (and persuasive – Ed.) He says he’s not coming back until the Tigers have won 9 in a row.

The Boy Next Door

Peter Baulderstone loved every minute of footy on the weekend. The underdogs triumphed and his Eagles vanquishers. But the highlight was hearing the boy next door kick the footy alone in the dark after his Navy Blues won again against the odds. (Poetry Warning: Swish – contains Bobby Gibson reference).

Five Metre Gap – NRL Round 10 2016

NRL reporter Hamish Neal brings an analytical breakdown review of two matches from Round 10.

Northcote Park FC – Bronik Davies: Our Leader is right up with the best of them!

A tribute to Northcote Park’s very own Bronik Davies.

The Magic of the Cup – Round 6 (Curtin Uni FC)

Denis Gedling’s FFA Cup odyssey – now following Curtin Uni – takes him to Stirling. This is getting serious now. Crowds are forming, fences have advertising hoardings. Who would make it through to the next round?

Round 8 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Wanna hear a bad joke?

Brin Paulsen is swamped by Magpie fans at the Gabba, and bewildered by Brisbane’s tactics.

VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: The remains of the day

David Wilson channels Kazuo Ishiguro for a day on which people, in the form of players, volunteers and supporters all shine brightly through the lens of “club”.

Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: The Drive Home

Kate Birrell’s painting and poetry of a last-gasp win to Richmond.

Round 8 – West Coast v St Kilda: A most unhelpful win

Despite a 17-goal win, Nic McGay remains dissatisfied with his West Coast Eagles. The search for improvement is on.