Round 4 is the Country Round. Peter Clark looks at the connection between the game and the bush with a spotlight on those Geelong and Essendon players who have come from the country (some of whom are in the Wool Teams). Peter asks you to remember great matches between these two clubs and for the names of players who wore both jumpers.
Round 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Wheels Back On
April 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Sullivan finds himself and his mum a few metres away from the Geelong players’ race causing great excitement.
The 2016 Nathan Ablett Cup – Round Three
April 13, 2016 by 7 Comments
Earl O’Neill weighs in (gently) on Cam McCarthy
1986 – A Year With The Blacks: The Preseason
April 12, 2016 by 30 Comments
Gordon Agars’ long lost story of the Adelaide Uni Blacks 1986 season has recently come to light. Here’s the beer-sodden account of his first impressions.
Robe2Bendigo: Day 6 to 12 (three and half days to go)
April 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Denise Hilton’s second update from the Robe to Bendigo fund-raising walk. She reckons she’s spotted some “hairy panic.”
Matilda, Boyle, Ranieri, Murphy: On playing, criticising (when I grow up)
April 12, 2016 by 15 Comments
Some win, some lose. Some are injured, some are not. That’s life. You are now entering David Wilson’s rant-free zone. [Includes links to Matilda the musical, Timothy Boyle’s Sunday Age article, Claudio Ranieri’s Player’s Tribune piece and Bob Murphy’s AFL Life member speech.]
Almanac Golf: My inner Jordan Spieth
April 12, 2016 by 7 Comments
A note of thanks to Jordan Spieth from Craig Dodson. While it may not have been Augusta, nor the US Masters, the Wagga City Club C grade Saturday Comp presented very similar challenges.
AFL Round Three Performance Reviews – Part Two
April 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Trevor Kannegiesser throws more clubs under his microscope after Round 3. Here it’s Sydney, GWS, Gold Coast, Carlton, West Coast and Fremantle.
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: From the Texas Mountain Trail
April 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker files from the Texas Mountain Trail, en route to Austin for the Old Settlers Festival. He’s keeping an eye out for A. Goodes.
Almanac Tipping: Pick One Winner starts this week
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Footy tips shot to ribbons? The Rotary Club of Fitzroy welcomes everyone to the 30th year of their Pick One Winner competition. Get involved. It starts this week.
Almanac Rugby League: Five Metre Gap – NRL Round 6, 2016
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Hamish Neal on NRL Round 6, including news of Brisbane even scoring tries from kicks.
Round 3 – St Kilda v Collingwood: First, Exciting, Fun and Passionate
April 12, 2016 by 5 Comments
Look out world. East Melbourne comes to Kyoto as Yoshi activates his AFL Global Pass. And a “party is held inside my spirit” as the Saints march in.
Round 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Stress Reduction 101
April 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
As a Brisbane supporter, Jonathan Sloan is doing fine, everybody, just fine. He’s got a few tips for those who may be struggling (that’s you: Dees, Saints and Blues).
Round 3 – Richmond v Adelaide: A feast of crows
April 12, 2016 by 5 Comments
John Green watches the Crows recover from the disappointment of not playing at the G, to trounce Richmond. “Eddie Betts should be required to play in a high visibility vest.”
Round 2 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Slowdown for Port, showdown for Crows
April 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Aidan Hammond, aged 10, gleefully reports in on the Crows’ showdown victory. Even if, like the Power, he was a bit late to the game
Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: The Father-Son Rivalry Continues
April 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Alex explains how Bulldogs v Hawks games add spice to the Docherty household.
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: The Goodes Times
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For Joe Moore and family the chance to pay homage to a true inspiration, synonymous with the congregation’s devotion to his team meant this one would not be missed.
Pampered Pies Breaking Bucks
April 11, 2016 by 15 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis witnessed the most unprofessional effort he’s seen from a Collingwood team at this stage of the season
Round 3 – Sydney Swans v GWS Giants: Moments
April 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
For Kath Presdee, the GWS loss to Swans had its moments. It’s the moments that stand out.
WAFL Round 4: Royals and Swans get a win
April 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 of the WAFL season has tightened… everyone has a win. Les Everett reports.
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