As Port fan Chris Michaels discusses, it brings no comfort that Port beat the Hawks in style for the second time this year, in a year that promised so much but delivered so little.
Round 21 – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: Port beat Hawthorn for the Second time in 2015… Clarkson disappoints by not flogging a random fan
August 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
Round 21 – Adelaide v Brisbane: Tex Walker wins a cliffhanger
August 24, 2015 by 69 Comments
Union organiser, raffle ticket seller and general umpire about town, Rulebook finds a close match amidst the Crows’ 87 point taming of the Lions
The Ashes 2015 – Fifth Test Day Three: Siddling into action
August 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell watched day three of the final Ashes test, with Peter Siddle’s unerring accuracy proving a highlight.
Rise of the Prototype
August 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
With the debut of born and bred American, Jason Holmes, for St Kilda on Saturday night David Zita ponders the rise of the prototype footballer
The Ashes 2015 – Fifth Test, Day Two: Mirror Image
August 22, 2015 by 4 Comments
Sean Mortell reckons we have seen this all before, except this time it’s the English middle order that’s collapsing.
Round 20 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: A brilliant Tassie adventure
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The Kangaroos were hosting, but to lots of folks Yvette Wroby met in Hobart last weekend, the real home team was wearing red, white and black.
Round 20 – Richmond v Gold Coast: A sunny day for Tiger faithful.
August 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sitting in the winter sun, at the Punt Road end, among the brethren, Chris Daley describes the ideal Sunday afternoon.
The Ashes 2015 – Fifth Test, Day 1: Too Little Too Late
August 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
Australia perform well on Day 1 of the 5th Test but, as Sean Mortell explains, it’s a little too late as The Urn is safely in England’s hands.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Twenty
August 21, 2015 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neil on the Essendon situation over the past week, which included James Hird leaving as coach.
Welcome to football’s industrial age
August 21, 2015 by 22 Comments
Does money buy happiness? Is the game better for the wads of broadcasting cash being thrown around? Jeff Dowsing looks at the transition of the AFL from a sport to an ‘industry’.
SANFL Round 17 – Norwood v North Adelaide: far from the maddening crowds
August 21, 2015 by 15 Comments
With round 18 of the SANFL almost upon us Dave Brown refreshes our memories of last week’s action and asks the AFL reserves sides; “so what, exactly, have you done for us lately?”
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Comp – Round 20 Update
August 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The final 11 are proving hard to shake. Click through for Peter’s update on who is off limits for the week.
Round 20 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Blockbuster – What Happened There?
August 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
Anne Cahill Lambert enjoys a weekend with a Baptism, a Hawks win and some great footy from the Melbourne v Bulldogs curtain-raiser at the Docklands.
The Ashes 2015 – Fifth Test, Day 1: Wish you were here
August 21, 2015 by 6 Comments
There is something so very English about the Oval and its neighbouring gasometers. Like HP Sauce, the Royal Albert Hall, Vauxhalls, Blur and Pink Floyd.
Round 21 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Collingwood v Richmond preview
August 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
With 2015 done and dusted as far as Cam Hooke is concerned, preparations for 2016 start now. What better way to salvage something from this season than to dent the top four hopes of arch-rival, Richmond, with a 2016-style line-up. [Also includes tips on how to survive a long, harsh off-season of no Collingwood joy. – Ed]
What Do You Tell Your Son On The Eve Of His First Grand Final?
August 21, 2015 by 9 Comments
In his first season of footy for Inverloch U/11’s, Jack plays in a grand final. While marvelling at the spirit which abounds in country football, Haje Halabi manages to offer his son a few words of advice.
Round 21 – Preview: Not quite rights!
August 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli offers his usual comprehensive preview of Round 21 and tackles the most important question in football. Will the new broadcast rights deal get BT out of our living rooms?
Sports books: Ken Piesse’s Favourite Footy Yarns
August 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Prolific sportswriter Ken Piesse is back with his latest collection of anecdotes, gaffes and pranks from the world of Australian rules.
Wanting Back to the Old Fashioned Way – Please help me!
August 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Our man in Japan has been a bit quiet of late, but Yoshi returns with some interesting insights into how frustrating it can be for people running hotel accommodation and relying on internet bookings. A cry for help!
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