They’re in! With Geelong knocked out of the finals race on Friday evening, there was an extra spring in the step of Crows fans as they headed to Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon. No one though, could have predicted the onslaught Adelaide would unleash on the second-placed Eagles in that opening quarter. Rulebook has more…
Round 22: North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: What do we make of this match?
August 31, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie on the enigmatic North Melbourne. Outstanding in the week they roll the Dockers before succumbing to a rampaging Bulldogs a weekend later. And what do we make of this match in the context of September?
The Wrap – Round XXII
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Mr Wrap reviews Round 22, and his Striped Marvels are back in town and sharpening their claws for September.
Round 22 – St Kilda vs Sydney: Deeply etched memories of Saints and Swans
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The St Kilda vs Swans game prompts Jan Courtin to reflect on some family history.
Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Keep your eyes on the prize
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Two teams with remarkably different histories. Ian Latham was at Spotless Stadium to watch the new kids on the footballing block thump Carlton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Where has this team been?
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Cam enjoyed the second 2016 pre-season game a little more than the first. Click through for highlights and musings.
Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Feeling appreciated
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It was Member Appreciation round in the AFL this weekend, and after Saturday’s win against Carlton, GWS foundation member Kath Presdee certainly feels appreciated. [This possibly earns Kath the nomenclature ‘GWS Stalwart’. -Ed]
Round 21: St Kilda v Geelong : the Cats of boom, bust and half-thrust and the delicious debut of J-Ho!
August 31, 2015 by 4 Comments
Jen Muirden checks in from her Greek Islands holiday, where she managed to keep her eyes firmly on all things St Kilda and the Cats. Well, at least one cat in particular.
Round 22 – Essendon v Richmond: Traditional footy at the G?
August 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
Rod Oaten is a stickler for tradition. He’s also very patient. He hopes things will get better next season.
Fancy Traditional Japanese Room on Post Footy Season Holiday?
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Yoshi demonstrates he has fully embraced the AFL experience by having the Bulldogs as his second team. He also has a tourism experience for you should you be less than interested in September in Australia
WAFL Round 23: Tigers get there
August 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
West Perth drops off Swan Districts’ Christmas card list as Les Everett sees Claremont pounce on the last finals spot in the WAFL. A televisual war looms out west
Steven Motlop, The Clash, and a bit of Sam Smith
August 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
Geelong’s season over for 2015 – David Zita points out retention is just as important as acquisition for the Cats’ bounce. Warning Crows fans: this piece contains traces of Patrick Dangerfield
When code-hoppers take a very big hop
August 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Wes Hull considers the rise in the number of AFL players from overseas (code-hoppers) and considers the way in which Australian football embraces those players and also encourages players from diverse backgrounds.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: Border force and hope without finals (Floreat Pica Society)
August 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Andrew Fithall, on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society, finds perspective in a house unaccustomed to life without finals football. The young ‘uns are going to be alright.
VWFL – St Kilda Sharks: a brave game and a magnificently brave act
August 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
The Sharks are marching into the Victorian Women’s Football League finals after a spirited battle that featured all of what makes footy special, Yvette Wroby writes.
Queen + Adam Lambert, a year on.
August 28, 2015 by 4 Comments
Wayne Ball on his experience going to a Queen + Adam Lambert concert in Sydney last year.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: a speculative match report
August 28, 2015 by 7 Comments
Pies supporter Damian Balassone has attempted to predict the future by writing a report on Geelong v Collingwood, a game that hasn’t happened yet.
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