Joe Moore has got his playlist sorted; check out the soundtrack of the Sydney Swans’ 2015. [Now with link to the music – Ed].
Grand Final – West Coast v Hawthorn: As good as it gets
October 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
Kasey Symons, a West Coast Eagle of Melbourne, managed to secure Grand Final admission. Here she tells a cracking tale of hope, pride, anticipation and loss [Wonderful fan-writing – Ed].
Grand Final – West Coast v Hawthorn: Grand Excuses
October 5, 2015 by 24 Comments
West Coast Eagle Matt Quartermaine wants to know what you really feel about the Hawthorn premiership. He lets us know how he does.
The Nathan Fyfe Appreciation Day holiday
October 5, 2015 by 3 Comments
A wonderful reflection on the career (to date) of one Fyfe, N. A skinny kid from Lake Grace who has blossomed into a bona-fide great of the game from a Dockers fan embedded behind enemy lines in Victoria.
Grand Final – West Coast v Hawthorn: A Victorian Abroad
October 5, 2015 by 12 Comments
Victorian Tony Moon has spent half his life in north Queensland. But, says Mulcaster, it hasn’t changed him. [A classic description of Grand Final tradition – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Grand Final 2015 : Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys – the view from Up North
October 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
Peter Hulthen, of Townsville, gives a north Queenslander’s response to the NRL Grand Final.
2015 AFL Grand Final – The Final (Ever?) Wrap.
October 5, 2015 by 17 Comments
The Wrap draws the curtain on both 2015 and 13 illustrious seasons of output from The Wrapcave. The Wrap looks back on the 2015 Grand Final and, like just about all of us, looks on in awe at the Hawthorn machine. [A lap of the G in the back of a sponsor’s ute on Grand Final day? Say it ‘aint so Wrap!?!? – Ed]
Era, era on the wall, which was the greatest of them all?
October 5, 2015 by 7 Comments
Wondering how to get your footy fix until next April? In the first of a nine-part series, Jeff Dowsing has scoured the history books looking at Footy ‘then’ to understand footy ‘now’. While this series has a distinctly VFL focus, the question remains: has much really changed in footy?
2015 Grand Final – Hawthorn v West Coast: They’re the Mighty Flying Hawks
October 5, 2015 by 5 Comments
Like ’em and loathe ’em, there is no denying that Clarko and the Hawks are among the greats. [And doesn’t miss the Eagles on his way through, either. – Ed]
2015 Grand Final – Hawthorn v West Coast: Great Hope part 2.
October 5, 2015 by 5 Comments
The Grand Final experience through metaphor. Old mate Rabonzo experiences the joy of victory and the importance of humility.
Ten things we learnt (or were reminded of) in the 2015 AFL finals series
October 5, 2015 by 11 Comments
Steve Fahey on the ten things we learnt (or were reminded of) during this finals series.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Grand Final 2015: Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys – The Greatest Grand Final of All Time
October 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
Wayne Ball tells the story of what he thinks is the greatest Grand Final of all time.
Close but not close enough: a review of North Melbourne’s season
October 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
Philip Mendes looks at the Kangaroos’ 2015 season. While there was plenty to like, Phil thinks the Roos need to make some changes to go the next step in 2016.
Grand Final – It’s bloody hard to win away from home
October 3, 2015 by 9 Comments
In the lead-up to today’s Grand Final Declan Fay remembers life as a Hawks fan living in exile in Perth in the late ’80s. He tells the story of going to a game the Eagles won by a point. He was seven. He’s a lot older now and in New York. [Perfect prep for the grand Final – Ed]
The Pre Wrap – The Finals Week VI
October 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
Mr Wrap previews the AFL Grand Final and reviews Brownlow Medal night.
Finals Week 3 – Fremantle v Hawthorn: Don’t Dream It’s Over
October 2, 2015 by 9 Comments
Come along with Trucker Slim. He’s survived the Freo experience. And here he draws upon the dreams and inspiration of Otis Redding, Suicide and Crowded House for the Big Dance…
No ticket no worries
October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After a slow start, Matt Watson has now attended many Grand Finals in many and varied guises. Bt this year he will be watching from a pub somewhere in Melbourne.
Ramblings from the Oche – Part II
October 2, 2015 by 5 Comments
Wonderful reflection on a lot more than darts and sport. [I wasn’t expecting this when I started reading – Ed]
Eagles versus Hawthorn – youth versus experience
October 1, 2015 by 1 Comment
In the big one, is there an advantage in having youth on your side? And a lack of fear of defeat?
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