Round 5 Preview – A sad week for footy

Sal Ciardulli offers thoughts after the sad death of Patrick Cronin. [Condolences to family and friends – Ed]. And casts his eye over the form for Round 5 – check it out tipsters.

A-League 1,000: The Closer Edition

With two Grand Final spots up for grabs this weekend Hamish Neal gives us the lowdown on the four teams left in A-League contention

Fitzroy Under 9-S v Brunswick: Roys strong in the Autumn sunshine

The Fitzroy Under 9-S team had a wonderful start to their season. Here’s how Yabby Symons and John Harms saw it.

Almanac Racing – making every (last) post a winner

Monday’s public holiday guarantees a glut of meetings over this long weekend with quantity conquering quality.   Archived papers feature photos of packed trains pulling in to Flemington for the ANZAC march aftermath. Not so nowadays. The meeting “features” the VRC St Leger, another remnant of glory days well past.   Hopefully some of the [Read more]

Middle Australia Supports Adam Scott

Middle Australia has spoken, Golf does not belong in the Olympics and Adam Scott’s patriotism is not defined by his no show.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 5 Preview

For the true believers, Cam Hooke previews Collingwood’s Round 5 ANZAC match

Round 4 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: Q Clash 11 – Battle of the Titans ( Just before half time)

Q clash presented a range of entertainment for qldpies35 and then there was the football.

The 2016 Peter Caven Cup – Round Four

Earl O’Neill appraises Round 4 performances and suggests the AFL introduce new themed rounds including a Mudpit round in July and one for the Mum’s.

Haiku Bob – Round 4 – Out of Sorts

Haiku Bob seeks meaning from Collingwood’s latest loss

Round 4 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: So You Barrack For Brisbane Do Ya?

Peter Schumacher enjoys his Lions win over the Suns. He has no Fitzroy affiliation whatsoever!!

Round 4 – Adelaide v Sydney: the best game I have ever seen

In his 10 tender years, granted not all of them as an active viewer of Aussie Rules, Aidan Hammond has not seen a better game. Who can blame him?

Has the AFL drawn the wrong conclusion?

Jeff Dowsing enjoys a draw, surely two grand finals are better than one?

Round 4 – Fearless Review: Stop the coward punch! How many people have to be hurt or die?

Fearless reviews Round 4.

Round 4 – Adelaide v Sydney: Omens

Stepping out onto the roof of Australia, Mathilde observed a murder of Crows and Betts Creek, ominous signs for the Swans.

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 2: A Broad’s View

It’s 1986 Round 2 and Gordon Agars already has a new nickname. Dadds, Dutschke and the Crazy Horse were prominent for all the wrong reasons.

If James Joyce Followed Geelong

He always makes the right choice, does Dips O’Donnell.

Round 4 – Essendon v Geelong: 9 Darts in Belfast

Peter Flynn posts from Belfast, watching Geelong and attending a Premier League Darts night with the Old Muckers, clearly darts was the winner. He was part of something very special.

Everyday Obits: Foundation Blokes

Bryan, a mate of Matt Zurbo’s, died in an accident the other day. He was a great fella as Old Dog explains in this tribute.

My Footy Rulebook for Learning

Yoshi furthers his footy education.

Round 4 – Essendon v Geelong: Essendon Forwards

Where was Joey? You need forwards to kick goals says Bomber tragic Rod.