AFL Round 1 – North Melbourne v Essendon: Let down

Josh Barnstable, now studying in the big smoke, gets the train to see his beloved North. But they aren’t so kind to him.

New look WAFL in 2014

Les Everett previews the WAFL season that starts today. AFL club alignment means its now the East Perth Eagles and the Peel Dockers. Both are tipped for successful seasons.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 85-The Hand of Suarez (2010)

Dennis Gedling tells the tale of Africans ‘bottling it’ and South American ruthlessness triumphing in a tense Quarter Final in 2010.

Rivalry (to the tune of ‘Yesterday’)

Dave Goodwin suggests his Hawks have plenty of payback waiting for the Swans and Buddy (who’s he? – Ed)

Season In The Abyss – Part Deux

Steve Baker announces “and the winner is….not Sid-a-nee”. On Tanya Hird’s advice the Bombers aren’t getting a cent of Steve’s hard-earned. Bulldogs and Storm fans rejoice.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 86-The Ulsterman Forget Their Troubles (1982)

Dennis Gedling tells how the Ulster Paddies of 1982 briefly lifted Ireland out of its ‘troubles’.

The old South Purrumbete ground

Almanackers Luke Reynolds and Andrew Fithall take us back to the old South Purrumbete footy ground, in south-west Victoria. Long grass, abandoned changerooms, an impromptu trotting track.

Port’s midfield: one of the League’s best

Port Adelaide is fast-developing the competitions’s best young mid-field, Jackson Clark argues.

For those who have joined I Tipped This comp, or would still like to

Some info for those who have signed up to I Tipped This, or would like to.

Round 1 Completion Preview – C is for Cricket

Sal, forever the allrounder, on cricket, footy, local footy and racing. He landed the quaddie last week, so the pressure is on.

Local heroes

Peter Hannan finds his attention diverted from his beloved Blues as the Muckleford boys try to knock off their local rivals.

haiku bob – bits and pieces

Haiku Bob was in Melbourne (from Sweden) to submit his thesis on the history of Australian haiku. He is caught in a bidding war between the producers of My Kitchen Rules and Biggest Loser for the rights to the mini-series. He also went to Docklands to see his beloved Pies on Friday night.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 87-Better Than Sex! (1978)

Dennis Gedling relives the Scots’ unfailing capacity to lose gloriously.

More than a Football Club

The St Kilda Football Club has a new Strategic Framework, and so has Yvette. Taking the positives and going into the future, Yvette and her beloved Saints hold their heads up high.

Crio’s Racing: Any Longport in a Storm

Crio’s eagle eye has spotted some value at Rosehill. Take your Money Valley winnings from Friday night all up Crio’s each way tip of the year. Retire to bar for celebration or commiseration.

AFL Round 1 – Gold Coast v Richmond: Three Richmond supporters walk into a…

Funny stuff from young Tiger supporter, Callum O’Connor. [Well, not so young; Callum has just started uni – Ed]

AFL Round 1 – Gold Coast v Richmond: Suns bogey hits Tigers again!

Kent Winzer makes the trip to the Gold Coast for the Tiger debacle.

AFL 2014 : A synopsis inspired by Paul Kelly

Music legend and Rock Dog stalwart Paul Kelly certainly loves his footy. No doubt he would approve of this unique and amazingly accurate look at the AFL world. (Now updated to include the Saints!! – Ed!)

The tweeted selfie: is it a new low?

Peter Zitterschlager contemplates the age of the tweeted selfie.

The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Half Review

I think ‘Mopsy’ is becoming the Emerald City’s Wrap. Nice observation on Round Half from Earl the Whirl. [Includes some fashion advice for journos – Ed]