Crio draws our attention to head injuries and their looming influence on football (of various codes). Players, lawyers, administrators, supporters – we’re all involved.
Round 3 – West Coast v Fremantle: the west is whose?
April 20, 2015 by 3 Comments
Steve Johnston turns his blowtorch onto West Coast’s marketing efforts, after his Fremantle do the business on field. “This is a great time to be a Dockers supporter…”
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: Home Away from Home
April 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
The Sydney Swans feel like family to Joe Moore and his clan, who celebrate every year with an excursion — this time 15 strong — to see their beloved Red and White. Saturday’s game against the Giants proved a fitting choice.
Round 3 – Adelaide v Melbourne: A Danger-filled weekend at Bernie’s
April 20, 2015 by 11 Comments
Bernie Vince has crossed over from Adelaide darling to demon (and Demon), and his callous treatment of Patrick Dangerfield and other former mates got Dave Brown’s attention. Let’s just say his new role is playing to mixed reviews.
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: A night full of stories
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
Giants supporter Kath Presdee discusses the interesting stories that came out of the Giants competitive loss to the Swans.
Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Downed by the Evil Empire
April 20, 2015 by 3 Comments
Peter Fuller steps into the confessional as Essendon are too good for the Blues at the G.
Sydney Derby: Swans win, Giants went rather well
April 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
While it appears manufactured to those outside of NSW, you better believe the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ is fast becoming a genuine Eastern suburbs v ‘The Rest’ rivalry in the finest of Sydney traditions. Not quite fibros and silvertails, but there’s definitely some heat in this thing.
From The Economist’s Intelligent Life: Richie Benaud’s Sounds of Silence
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tim de Lisle – former editor at Wisden – penned a touching tribute to Richie Benaud in The Economist’s ‘Intelligent Life’.
AFL Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: An Evening with Big Nick
April 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
John Butler was there as the powerbrokers at Carlton try to reconnect with the faithful…
Round 3 – Collingwood v St Kilda #AFLPiesSaints – hardly a ripple in any ‘verse
April 20, 2015 by 8 Comments
Jeff Dowsing on Collingwood’s big win against St KIlda
Round 3 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Expect the Expected, and if all else fails, make chicken soup.
April 20, 2015 by 7 Comments
Never underestimate the healing powers of chicken soup.
Round 3 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Bruised and Battered Cats hold off determined Suns
April 20, 2015 by 9 Comments
Author Nick Weidmann explains how the battered and bruised Cats hold off a fast finishing Suns in a enthralling contest on a wet afternoon down at the Cattery.
Round 3 – Sydney v Greater West Sydney: Bring your own food
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
The SCG: not the place to be if you’re hungry and fancy a bite during the game, but a brilliant place to be to watch the Swans claim bragging rights over the new kids on the block from Sydney’s west.
Round 3 – Collingwood v St Kilda – Pies get it done against depleted Saints
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
Cheesman Taylor gets the honours this week for the Floreat Pica Society; in which the Pies hit their stride, key players find form and the younger brigade outclass their opponents.
Round 3 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: In the name of the father, the son, and the holy goallllllll!
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
Names like Ebert, Williams, Bradley, Wanganeen and Tredrea are held in high regard at Alberton. Cutty Sark praises a name as important to the fabric of Port as any of their on-field champions; Fr Tony Noble.
Round 3 – Brisbane v Richmond: Playtime in the Lion Park
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
John Green is a big fan of the Tigers’ work under lights at the ‘Gabba as they take on the Lions
Round 3 – West Coast v Fremantle: Boys against Men
April 20, 2015 by 18 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is contractually obligated to report on Eagles home games. He has asked Almanac management to treble his pay.
AFL Round 3 – Brisbane v Richmond: The same old story
April 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
Lions supporter Johnathan Sloan shares his anguish as his Lions go down by 79 points at home to the Tigers.
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