Round 6 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: The Anti-miracle

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.

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

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

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

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

Swans fan Craig Dodson and wife Sophie have a rare night out – and head to the MCG.

Round 6 – North Melbourne v Richmond: Banging on about the Tigers

It’s slim pickings when it comes to highlights for Richmond fans. But Cheryl Critchley finds a couple.

Round 6- Gold Coast v Adelaide: No Sun, No Alcohol But Crows Shine

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)

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

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

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

Billy – son of Steven – Stretch makes his debut this weekend.

Round 6 – The Pre-Wrap

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

Jan Courtin shares her 62 year old love affair with the Swans

Tip One Knockout

Nine more fall.

Round 6 Preview: A Bin for their Sins

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

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

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

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.

Almanac Rugby League – I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues: Why Origin 2015 is All Over Before it’s Even Started

There is nothing quite like someone who goes the “early crow”. And Archie shows us just how to go the early crow as he explains that the Blues have no chance in 2015 Origin.