The 2014 Preliminary Finals are drawing ever-closer. And to get us all in the mood, Steve Baker recalls some of the classic Prelims: Stynes going over the mark in ’87, Fraser Brown’s tackle in ’99, Plugger’s after the siren gem in ’96 and the death of the ‘Kennett Curse’.
The Violence in our Hearts
September 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sam Steele reflects on violence in sport and asks if it truly appals us or excites us? Your thoughts welcomed.
Crio: Are you Racing Ready?
September 17, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio reports that the Spring Carnival attractions are already in full view – the drunk dressed as a nun; the mascaraed socialite tottering tipsily on high heels – oh, and lots of good horses. The big races at Caulfield are timed as an intro to the Prelim Final at the MCG. Tips please.
Old (woollen) footy jumpers – Stephen Alomes, Rainbow warrior
September 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
Football chronicler Stephen Alomes recalls a rare high mark and his old TUFC jumper.
Finals Week 2 – Thoughts from Fearless
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Harvey, Selwood. Common sense. Ross Lyon, Mitch Clark. Staggering. Paul ‘Fearless’ Thomson pens some thoughts.
The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch and Tip the Top 8 Count
September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Details for the Grand Final Eve lunch are out. (Please NOTE THE VENUE)
Being Ruled By The Rules
September 17, 2014 by 13 Comments
Liam Quin offers more common sense about AFL umpiring and rules adjudication, than will be heard in a year of Rules Committee deliberations or a month of talkback radio.
AFL Semi Final – Geelong v North Melbourne: Let’s not forget who won
September 17, 2014 by 10 Comments
Andrew Starkie gives us a ‘Roos eye view of their Semi Final triumph
WAFL: Lions leap into the GF – Sharks kick themselves out of it
September 16, 2014 by 6 Comments
Les Everett records a strange WAFL Preliminary Final where the wounded Subiaco Lions staggered home against a woefully inaccurate East Fremantle Sharks. The Lions line up against the East Perth Royals (Eagles?) in the Grand Final.
A team of Buckleys
September 16, 2014 by 8 Comments
Long time Collingwood supporter Dave Nadel asks whether Nathan Buckley’s expectation of single-minded commitment on and off the field from all his players is becoming counter-productive.
AFL Semi-Final – Geelong v North Melbourne: Did not deserve to lose
September 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
‘After Todd Goldstein’s goal, the Pole threw a high five with mean intentions. The smack reverberated around the garage.’ A nervous Iron Mike reports from the modern cave, the grown man’s shelter shed, the blokes’ retreat.
Crio’s Question: The ‘fan experience’ – did the earth move for you?
September 16, 2014 by 10 Comments
Crio is sick of the hype; the spin; the ‘event’ and the PR hyped ‘fan experience’. He thinks these ‘extras’ should support, and not divert from, the main attraction. Let us know your thoughts.
AFL Round 23 – Carlton v Essendon: Time Travel
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Pamela Sherpa has a 30 year reunion with old Bombers friends to celebrate their ’84 flag, and takes in the last home and away game for the year at the MCG against the Blues.
350 and beyond: Congratulations Adam Goodes
September 16, 2014 by 9 Comments
Joe Moore leads the ovation for Adam Goodes (#37), ahead of his 350th league game this weekend. [Terrific account of the great man’s accomplishments – Ed].
Picola League South East Division Premiership 2014
September 16, 2014 by 10 Comments
Glen Potter journeyed to Tungamah for the fine local hospitality and to take in the Grand Final of the local footy league. Go Bears!
AFL Finals – Week 1: Reports
September 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All the reports from the first week of the AFL finals.
AFL Semi Final- Fremantle v Port Adelaide: Putting a lid on Bob Neil No.3
September 15, 2014 by 24 Comments
Dan Hansen calls for a roof to be built over Bob Neil No.3 Oval (AKA the Adelaide Oval) while enjoying the Power’s Semi Final win at the Royal Exhibition Hotel with the NSW Port supporters group.
AFL Semi Final – Geelong v North Melbourne: The Man On The Moon
September 15, 2014 by 18 Comments
Dips O’Donnell had an encounter with greatness on the weekend. Unfortunately it was provided by meeting an astronaut and not his Cats.
AFL Semi Finals Post Wrap – The Then There Were Four Round
September 15, 2014 by 2 Comments
Mr Wrap tells it like it was as he surveys the weekend’s Semi Finals games. Port Adelaide remind him of Tommy Hafey’s 1967 Tigers (any excuse for the TLSPRF – Ed.)
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