Sean Curtain sees parallels between the Hird/Essendon/ASADA Federal Court case and the selfishness of Macbeth. He also sees that the court actioon is a bit like saying that whatever evidence you found when you searched my house that could convict me is inadmissible because your search warrant was wrong.
Essendon and Hird v ASADA and AFL – Day 1: James Hird channels Macbeth in a staggering display of selfishness
August 12, 2014 by 24 Comments
Round 20 – Haiku Bob – cusp of spring
August 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob gazes upon a Super Moon, and a Magpie loss.
Robin Williams on golf
August 12, 2014 by 10 Comments
We mark the sad passing of Robin Williams. Add your tribute, or your favourite Williams moment.
Bounce of the ball. Straight up as a die. It’s a skill under-appreciated. It’s a wonder we don’t sigh
August 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
‘Mongrel dog from the bush’ shares some insights into what goes through an umpire’s mind.
Round 20 – GWS v North Melbourne: Firrito fulminates as the Roos bound away
August 12, 2014 by 2 Comments
The nation’s capital is turning orange and charcoal, and the people wait patiently. Peter Crossing was at Manuka on Saturday.
AFL Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Memories of Love and Lenny Hayes
August 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby joins thousands of Sainters and footy lovers everywhere in joining in the love for Lenny Hayes. Has anyone ever said a bad or critical word about the bloke?
AFL Round 20 – Geelong v Fremantle: Yeah Nahh Good Win
August 11, 2014 by 12 Comments
Dips scores the trifecta of: a narrowing Geelong big-game lead, attendance at a party and a failing phone battery. A scientific study of “what can happen to a man’s perspective?”
AFL Round 20 – Richmond v Essendon: Keep it simple
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With the perspective of a traveller, Sam Laffy breaks down AFL as Pho Bo. Important key indicators looked good from Vietnam, but somehow his Bombers were beaten on the most key indicator of all.
AFL Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Lenny and me
August 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
Glenn Brownstein has had his own battle with Guillane-Barre Syndrome in recent times. He considers the lot of those who struggle. He considers how Lenny Hayes has approached life.
On the Geoff Pryor evening in Canberra
August 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
Cameron J. Hooke [now there’s a writer’s name – Ed] sends an email to a few footy types each week. Cam, a Magpie through and through, was at Manning Clark House to take part in the Geoff Pryor event. These are some of his observations of the night and of the footy weekend, as sent in his weekly missive.
AFL Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Dogs put bite on Lenny’s parade
August 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabschek sums up the Saints day on St.Lenny’s afternoon at the Dome. At least the final home game showed a better St.Kilda team against a more confident and skillful Western Bulldogs. Even the Dogs celebrated Lenny in the end.
AFL Round 20 – West Coast v Collingwood: Hummingbirds at the Lomond (Paris influence)
August 11, 2014 by 15 Comments
Viva avant garde football.
Viva le slide guitar.
[Viva E. Regnans – Ed]
AFL Round 20 – West Coast v Collingwood: Or a side wearing Collingwood Jumpers
August 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rory ‘Ripsnorter’ Adams bravely fronts up at the reporting desk for the Floreat Pica Society after the Magpies abysmal performance at Subiaco.
Hovering around the eight: a serious look at how the Top 8 can finish
August 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Some clear thinking about the coming three weeks and what might transpire from John Kingsmill. Just put emotion to the side for a second and see where rational thinking takes you.
AFL Round 20 – West Coast v Collingwood: Floreat Aquila (Prosper Big Birds)
August 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone expected a contest but got an unexpected surprise. Are his Eagles that good or are Collingwood that bad?
Hopeless on the punt – Fools Die
August 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Fortune doth favour the brave… to the tune of about 18 bucks.
Unheralded McBean a key to the Tigers’ future
August 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
The Tigers are dreaming this weekend. Jackson Clark gives them more to fantasise about with an introduction to emerging key forward Liam McBean, who is playing in their VFL side.
Adelaide University Blacks FC: Jerk reaches 500 games!
August 10, 2014 by 69 Comments
This Saturday (August 16th) sees Adelaide University Blacks FC stalwart Darren “The Jerk” Graetz play his 500th game for the club. Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood pays tribute to the gregarious figure, join him with your praise
Current rivalries in great shape
August 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark nominates the modern AFL rivalries that add an extra spice when these teams line up against one another.
A Footy Addict’s Top 20
August 10, 2014 by 8 Comments
Jackson Clark picks his 20 best players in the AFL (with a weighting on this season’s performances).
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