Citrus Bob Utber went to the Lord’s pre-Test press conference. Here’s his view of proceedings and of the phenomenon generally. [Nice observations Citrus Bib – Ed]
Round 15 – Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast: And the Devil went up to Cairns
July 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
What looked disastrous actually turned out OK, as the Dogs stormed home in Cairns. Neil Anderson spent much of the afternoon with the devil.
Round 15 – Greater Western Sydney v St Kilda: Monaros and Mochas
July 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill, and the Mocha drinking Perky Girl, are late arrivals for the Giants game against St Kilda. Finals are a realistic aim for the Monaros thinks Earl.
Bulldogs’ Perfect Bark on Bastille Day: Be Loud, Be Fair
July 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
Bob Murphy and the Bulldogs’ ‘Be Loud, Be Fair’ campaign gives Braham Dabscheck cause to reflect on the role of footy in the wider community.
Almanac Poetry – Red and White
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Jan Courtin shares a poem for the Swans she wrote in 1957
Round 15 – Hawthorn v Fremantle: Seventh heaven (and the return of Peter Hudson)
July 15, 2015 by 8 Comments
A big win to the Hawks, and a chance meeting with a genuine legend of the game in Peter Hudson; Molly and Sasha Lennon make their annual trek to Launceston to watch Hawthorn deal with fellow 2015 premiership contender, Fremantle.
Williamstown CYMS Past Players Day, Saturday July 18
July 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
Williamstown CYMS are having a past players luncheon this coming Saturday at Fearon Reserve. The occasion will celebrate the 2014 and 1970 premiership teams and co-incides with a must-win game for the CY’s against the team they rolled to win last year’s Premier C division flag, Therry Penola.
Where is the Sporting Capital of Australia?
July 15, 2015 by 13 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has spent the last week in Brisbane. Made him ask where is the sporting capital of Australia? His answer may not surprise. Let us know your thoughts.
Round 15-North Melbourne v Geelong: A Lesson in Mortality
July 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Under the tutelage of Zen Master Mike, Dennis Gedling embarks on a journey of understanding and acceptance of Geelong’s decline from premiership superpower to possible contender.
The Ashes 2015 – Lord’s Test: call for writers (and call to re-visit 1909)
July 15, 2015 by 10 Comments
Second Test of the 2015 Ashes series at Lords between England and Australia is set to begin on Thursday and we’d love to publish your thoughts on the Test. Let’s get this game well covered. Like the First Test please nominate a day.
Farrer Flag Favourites for ’15
July 15, 2015 by 16 Comments
Josh Pinn and his wider family have strong connections with the East Wagga-Kooringal Football and Netball Club. They are on the march and he wants everyone to know about it.
Northern FL: Coach Singh signs on as Cougars stay in third position
July 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
As Stephen Marson explains, there is good news and bad news out of the week for the Cougars. The bad news is they have a loss against Macleod. The good news is that they retain 3rd spot due to results going their way and coach Harmit Singh commits to coaching in the Cougars in 2016.
Round 15 – Port Adelaide v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): The Starts Are Slow But the Oxley Is Patient
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Luke Reynolds, on reporting duty for the Floreat Pica Society, laments the Magpies continual slow starts as Collingwood go down in a close one for the third week running.
Junior Almanac: Jump and Climb
July 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Young Charlie Dillow tells the story of going to Jump and Climb.
Round 15 – West Coast v Adelaide: More than a game
July 14, 2015 by 8 Comments
Anne Fedorowytsch lauds the efforts of her brave Adelaide Crows returning to the field of play for the first time after the death of their coach.
Round 15 – Essendon v Melbourne: Christmas in July
July 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
The tipster’s nightmare: back your own team no matter what, or let the head rule the heart? Ged McMahon pulls off a covert Christmas in July, but knows there’s one gift in his stocking he might not be deserving of.
Round 15 – Brisbane v Sydney Swans: The view from Shepparton (via the – ‘Gabba) Back home to see the Lions at home
July 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
Peter Schumacher and the Minister escape the chilly confines of downtown Shepparton for a winter break in Brisbane, as the Lions give the Swans a hell of a fight at the ‘Gabba.
Round 15 – Port Adelaide v Collingwood: The three W’s contribute to the win
July 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
John Poeve is enthralled by the three W’s that play a most important role in the Power’s win over Collingwood (Wingard, Wines and ? ).
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