“Walla” relishing AFL opportunity

The long road is paying off for Anthony McDonald-Tipungwati says Jackson Clark

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: You have to larf

The death of Ronnie Corbett, the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and an April Fools’ Day win for his Pies result in Jeff Dowsing experiencing delirium and hilarity in equal measure.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: That mob from Victoria Park

For John Green, losing to the old enemy at Victoria Park in the old days was virtually a foregone conclusion. Which makes losing to a weakened Collingwood at the ‘G so much harder to take.

Round 1 – Tour Diary: Auckland Geelong Supporters Club

The boys come across The Ditch for the annual footy weekend and take in a lot of footy culminating in the Easter Monday spectacular at the MCG.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Pies make Tigers April fools

Michael “we almost can’t believe it as we song the song” Labiris takes the keyboard for the Floreat Pica Society in Round 2.

Interesting question: are Sydney Swans and South Melbourne one and the same and do they have a shared history?

Jan Courtin, Ross Treverton and Glen! have been discussing this question in recent times (via comments after an earlier article). Join in on the debate.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: And on it goes

Collingwood, Richmond, and the long march of time. From 2016 Melbourne, come along on a voyage to 1939 Hobart.

Round 1 – Melbourne v GWS: A Grander, Older Flag

Scott McIntyre revels in the Demons gutsy win over the GWS [Some ripper lines – Ed]

Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Satisfaction Guaranteed

Mick Jeffrey saw the Dogs whip the Dockers with the stadium lid off.

Justin Clarke retires too young – a dilemma for the AFL

Andrew Weiss thinks his way through the issues raised by Justin Clarke’s early retirement.

Round 2: Sal’s Cryptic Preview

Sal looks at Round 2. Very helpful – if you can work out the cryptic club names. [Better than DA – Ed]

Almanac Human Rights: a Wheeler Centre panel discussion

What is the role of sport in promoting human rights? The Human Rights Law Centre and the Wheeler Centre are running a panel discussion to explore this topic.

Dudley Street Doggies – Five Get Over Excited

Clem survived summer on a diet of Dogstel and hope. He’s back for 2016, along with his Footscray pals.

MCG sell-out – voice your concerns here

Paul Spinks isn’t happy with the MCG handing over its name for lucrative sponsorship dollars from McDonald’s. Are you upset by today’s announcement of the name change to the Mc’G?

Round 1 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Surprise and Attacks

Yoshi was encouraged by St Kilda’s attacking footy even if the young blokes got tired in the end. Fingers crossed the polo shirt arrives in time

Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A Tiger win is a win under any circumstance!

Rob Bartlett enjoys the season opener, and concludes the Tiges’ Match Committee has a few headaches this week

A-League 1,000: The Noel Edition

The A-League is getting very much to its pointy end. Who will be on top of the table come Sunday night?

AFL Round One Performance Reviews – Part II

Trevor Kannegiesser runs the ruler over the other half of the competition’s Round 1 performances

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2016-Round 2 v Richmond Preview

Cam Hooke tips that after last week’s dismal performance, this week becomes critical

Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A New Carlton? Or the Same Old Richmond?

John Butler sees Carlton, the club that has made a fetish of living in the past, now preaching the future.