It goes down as one the greatest comebacks in AFL history. On the mat and down for the count at the long break, Alan Richardson’s young Saints somehow found a way to win.
Round 6 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: The Anti-miracle
May 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
A second half implosion against the Saints is merely a minor setback in the young Bulldogs’ rejuvenation… or so Marty Gleason hopes.
Round 6 – GWS v Hawks – Giants: what a difference a week makes.
May 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Oh yes, a week is a long time in football. From the outhouse to the Penthouse in only seven days, the Giants show genuine character to rebound a get the points against the reigning premiers.
Analysis: Carlton-Richmond merger a serious possibility
May 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
Spiritofchecker is at it again. The AFL cannot continue to prop up clubs. He (she? Ed) has a solution.
Analysis: The significance of female AFL fans
May 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
In this piece, first published at The Conversation, Melbourne Uni researcher Tony Ward considers the role female AFL fans have had in shaping the culture of football.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Geelong: Pies pumped after getting jumped, Cloke’s kicking has us stumped
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Welcome to Peter Butler who debuts for the Floreat Pica Society. Unfortunately the Cats leave him with more questions than answers as the mystery which is Travis Cloke’s kicking continues to baffle
Round 6 – Melbourne v Sydney: Hot date
May 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
Swans fan Craig Dodson and wife Sophie have a rare night out – and head to the MCG.
Round 6- Gold Coast v Adelaide: No Sun, No Alcohol But Crows Shine
May 10, 2015 by 48 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood, in between doing a hospital run for the Adelaide University FC and meeting The Avenging Eagle (and PB), found time to cover the Crows win over the Suns.
AFL Players Association Interviews: Wayne Carey (Part 1)
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I caught up with Wayne Carey for the AFL Players’ Association Legends Series.
In Part 1 he talks about Wagga and his days as a junior footballer in Adelaide, and then about life as a young North Melbourne skipper.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Geelong: Fast and Furious, the Geelong Resurgence
May 9, 2015 by 4 Comments
David Zita says the Cats performance against Collingwood was a sign of a rage within, as indicated by the desire to win the footy. And then, when they had it, whooshka!
Crios’ Racing: Warrnambool recovery
May 8, 2015 by 9 Comments
It was a big week in Warrnambool and afterthawing out Crio is off to see the fresh new Bulldogs.
Round 6 – Melbourne v Sydney: Stretching the memory
May 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Billy – son of Steven – Stretch makes his debut this weekend.
Round 6 – The Pre-Wrap
May 8, 2015 by 8 Comments
The Wrap takes reviews Round 5 and looks ahead to Round 6 with some profoundly intelligent punting advice.
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Jan Courtin: passionate Swan
May 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Jan Courtin shares her 62 year old love affair with the Swans
Round 6 Preview: A Bin for their Sins
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Sal with some thoughts on sin-bins and send-offs and a preview of the Round 6 matches.
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Round 5 – St Kilda v Essendon: Holding My Breath in an Honourable Loss
May 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby ponders loss – on and off the field – as the Saints are pipped at the post at Docklands.
Dr Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Collingwood v Geelong
May 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Another Friday night with the Pies at the G. Dr Hooke updates the true believers with all things Collingwood ahead of the opening bounce against the Cats.
What it Was
May 8, 2015 by 7 Comments
Rick Kane accepts that two of his Hawks crossed the line last week. We are quick to judge, but how do these incidents sit with the contradiction that in our dark hearts, we don’t mind players going the biffo.
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