Philadelphia Eagles’ fan Scott Langford and New York Giants’ fan Cody Royle have a (very civilized, I must point out) debate about the big upcoming rivalry game between their two teams.
NFL: Eagles-Giants rivalry Q & A in preparation for the big clash
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AFL Round Trade – Citizens v Consumers: Dreams matter
October 12, 2014 by 2 Comments
E.Regnans was familiar with the commodification of football. But trade week has made him uncomfortable with the commodification of footballers. What price dreams?
Football in Australia: “The World Game” – Is this marketing phrase a tad deceptive?
October 12, 2014 by 6 Comments
Miles Wilks takes issue with soccer appropriating the marketing slogan of “the World Game”.
A tippler discovers Bulldogs aphorisms
October 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
Over a glass of wine or two, Barb Smith reads Caro’s analysis Peter Gordon’s press conference and has a few thoughts of her own.
AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: The Sweetest Victory of All
October 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Magpie William Schack relives the Hawks Grand Final victory, and contemplates where it sits in the pantheon of Hawthorn premierships.
AFL Round 18 – Review: Roasting Rowdy
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JTH spent Saturday night at Rowdy’s 50th birthday celebration where the family room became Bay 13 for 40+ revellers (and more?)
Mental Health Week: Black Dog to Goal Posts (Reprised)
October 11, 2014 by 12 Comments
This piece by Jason Kevin Groves from 2011 is one of the most eloquent descriptions of the journey into and out of serious depression. (Hope you are doing well Jason. Give us an update on your footy or personal adventures – Ed.)
Crio’s Racing: The Silk Department
October 11, 2014 by 27 Comments
Caulfield Guineas day brings out the best horses and the serious form analyst in Chris Riordan. Brother Budge; Oges; Jock; DD; Elvis and Cowshedend (unless he asks to be traded to Best Bets) offer their expertise.
New Bulldogs Coach: “A good government (sorry footy club) was losing its way”
October 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone was wondering where he had heard the Bulldogs President’s speech before? He thinks he knows who the next coach will be.
Official Calendars 2015: Remaindered Stock – Any Offers?
October 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone noticed some AFL merchandise collector’s items at the newsagent. “Official” Ryan Griffen/Adam Cooney Bulldogs and Dayne Beams Collingwood 2015 calendars anyone?
Who is Running the Show? And the Caulfield Guineas Preview
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Sal gives his thoughts on the trade period, and takes a look at the Guineas meeting.
One Lousy Point
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In a rather miraculous result the Reed-Smith tipping comp comes down to the wire.
(Insert Here: Bulldogs……)
October 9, 2014 by 20 Comments
Crio reckons the world; the fates; the punt; and the AFL are against him and his Bulldogs. Strong supporting evidence. But the Western Empire is fighting back, and wants Callan Ward for Ryan Griffen. And Sanderson for McCartney.
Speed, racer
October 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
The serious injury to F1 driver Jacques Bianchi has Matt Watson wondering about the role of speed and danger in our love of motor racing.
The Results Are In: a review of the 2014 Best and Fairest winners and Top 10 placings per club
October 9, 2014 by 10 Comments
Sean Curtain analyses this year’s AFL club best and fairest award results.
The Footy Almanac Podcast: Episode 20 – Shane Anderson
October 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
With footy season done and dusted, the podcasters re-convene on the couch with an eye towards spring racing. This week, they’re joined by RSN radio and Sky Racing’s Shane Anderson
Sponsorships are available for this year’s Footy Almanac
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We are busily finalising The Footy Almanac 2014. Sponsorships are available for the book.
Almanac Rugby League – Glory, Glory to South Sydney
October 9, 2014 by 13 Comments
Arabella Douglas explains the significance of South Sydney to her family, and the place of rugby league in her Aboriginal community. [This is a powerful piece which conveys the depth of connection between people and rugby league – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – Redfern All Blacks: Keeping the ball in motion
October 9, 2014 by 10 Comments
Patrick Skene watched the Redfern All Blacks do battle with Bondi United, institutional racism and their personal demons. (The most engaging, enjoyable, wide ranging, eye opening, heart warming, provocative piece you will read anywhere this week – Ed.)
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