If a 30 for 30 were done on an Australian sporting topics what would they be. Edward P. Olsen has some suggestions. Your suggestions welcome.
When Harry met Jacquie: Talking footy while purchasing a bull at the sales in Glen Innes
July 30, 2014 by 6 Comments
Nank, in the market for a decent bull, heads to the tablelands of New England where he talks footy and settles on the possibility of a Swans-Cats Grand Final. [The bulls are well-named up there – Ed]
WAFL in the slop
July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on a rather damp weekend of WAFL footy.
AFL Round 18 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: After the Flood
July 30, 2014 by 3 Comments
Don’t you hate it when you have one of those “I wish I’d thought of that witty comeback earlier” moments. Jamie Simmons had one at the ‘Gabba, and it would have been a beauty.
“Why are they booing Goodsey, Dad?”
July 30, 2014 by 70 Comments
Do people without principles boo people with principles? Glenn Potter puzzles over the booing of Adam Goodes.
Round 18 – Haiku Bob – thin ice
July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dead branches, ice, clouds – Haiku Bob knows a slump when he sees one.
Doing Good With Good Friday Footy
July 30, 2014 by 2 Comments
Liam Quinn sets out the case for Good Friday Footy. Mandatory novelty cheque included.
Bloody brutality of boxing – mean intentions
July 30, 2014 by 4 Comments
According to Matt Watson, no man is built for boxing. Here’s his take on Golovkin v Geale.
FIDA Bulls charge into flag contention
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The business end of the FIDA season is fast approaching and the Bulls are charging.
Be a good parent at the footy please
July 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
What do you do when a parent at the footy is swearing his head off in front of his toddler son? Craig Dodson ponders such behaviour.
Golovkin v Geale: Time Itself Stood Still
July 29, 2014 by 6 Comments
Gregor Lewis doesn’t buy into talk of boxer Daniel Geale being ‘exposed’ in his loss to Gennady Golovkin. Rather, he saw a true heart and an unwavering resolve.
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v Sydney: the threads of life, and footy
July 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
The company of good friends, an enthusiastic French exchange student, and a fine game of footy. Ian Latham coped with the Swans losing.
AFL Round 18 – Collingwood v Adelaide: A game in 33 questions
July 29, 2014 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown finds more questions than answers in his Crows win over the Magpies. Does the weight of their sleeve tatts cause the Collingwood players to run around in circles?
One Question for Max Papley
July 28, 2014 by 9 Comments
Daryl Baldock was a genius across many sports, not just footy. Warwick Nolan enquires if anyone has heard of Max Papley who partnered the great man to win a ‘double wicket’ cricket tournament in the 60’s.
AFL Round 18 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Late Last Night
July 28, 2014 by 12 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt finds that one offspring still shares his dedication to the Crows. Homework can wait when there is a win over the Magpies in the offing.
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Solace in Icelandic Ambience
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Joe Moore tunes into a little “Fighting Shit” to calm the nerves before his Swans take on the Hawks. It was a great contest, but why did they name the band after Buddy’s goal kicking?
Crio’s Question: Jobs that aren’t all they’re cracked up to be?
July 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
You’ll find them in the Classifieds. “Get paid to go to sports events.” How could you possibly go wrong?
Crio reminds us that “if something seems too good to be true, it probably is”.
Nominations please.
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v Sydney: The Slap
July 28, 2014 by 5 Comments
Old Dog watches one of the best AFL games he’s seen in years – taking in the skill in the face of pressure and the fact that it was the frenzied chaos we value so much.
2012 AFL Grand Final: Hug me like the world is ending
July 28, 2014 by 15 Comments
The recent Hawks v Swans blockbuster had more than a touch of 2012 Grand Final magic. Its a good time for a look back at Swans fan David Williams’ recollection of that great match.
A Vickery of Sorts
July 28, 2014 by 10 Comments
Callum O’Connor gives us some measured thoughts on the act of Tyron Vickery this weekend. Interpretation 1 or 2 see the likely exiting of Vickery for the year and perhaps from the black and yellow entirely.
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