Trademark sparkle from the pen of D Zampatti whose muse is clearly footy (and not the world game). Nice piece on the Dockers’ untroubled win, the longer term prospects of GWS, and the possible course of Freo’s season (“Prepare the torpedoes!”).
It is time for Mick to call it a day
July 15, 2014 by 12 Comments
Jackson Clark reckons that grumpy od Mick has ‘jumped the shark’. Time to go with some dignity intact?
C Down promises to get off the couch for an important cause (SUDC research)
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C Down, who values the sedentary life, has promised to down brandy balloon and Golf Monthly for a good cause. Close friends of his lost their daughter to SUDC/SIDS, and he is taking part in a fundraiser for research.
Round 17 : SEN’s Mark Fine – well spoken. Fix “incorrect disposal” now.
July 15, 2014 by 1 Comment
In these times of media overload, Paul Thomson sums up nine games in nine paragraphs. A latter-day version of the Last race/Final scores edition of The Herald.
The view from Adelaide Oval
July 15, 2014 by 5 Comments
John Kingsmill runs the ruler over both Adelaide clubs, and suggests some future directions to equip them for September and beyond. 5th V 8th Elimination Final at Adelaide Oval? Delicious.
AFL Round 17 – Essendon v Collingwood: Cruisin’
July 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sam takes the pirate boat through a storm to Koh Rong in Cambodia. Any anxiety is calmed by frequent updates about his Bombers demolition of the Magpies.
AFL Round 17 – Sydney v Carlton: Musings of a Green Thumb
July 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Joe Moore is establishing a new garden at his Hobart home. His Sydney Swans will flower like Joe’s garden in the spring.
Crio’s Question: Unheralded sports?
July 14, 2014 by 16 Comments
At a time when we are lost for choice with top line sport around the globe, Crio asks about the low profile participation sports that are flowering unheralded. Bicycle polo? Ultimate Frisbee? What are you seeing or playing?
World Cup 2014 – Final: Germany 1, Argentina 0
July 14, 2014 by 9 Comments
The Germans overcame a whole raft of injury setbacks to secure the World Cup in a final which was a victory for team coherence against individual brilliance.
AFL Round 17 – Essendon v Collingwood: Pies have a Barry Crocker/Sav Rocca
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With only five goals for the day, and none from a recognised forward, it was a tough day for the Magpie faithful at the MCG reports Stork O’Connell.
The beauty and function of wool (in footy jumpers, blankets and beards)
July 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
Clint Rule still wears his old footy jumper as a barrier against the Adelaide cold, to differentiate himself from Gen Y, and because he’s a tight-arse.
AFL Round 17 – Review: The demise of Collingwood and other Antarctic joys
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JTH on greasy poles, the state of the football nation, and how Eddie McGuire can fix all things with a cup of coffee.
AFL Round 17 – Melbourne v Geelong: The year of not living dangerously
July 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
Wally ventures to the MCG to watch his Demons take on the Cats. He consoles himself that the company and drinks were enjoyable, and the Demons 120 points better than 3 years ago.
Tour de France Stage 9 – Germany wins while Tony’s Gallopin into yellow
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Dave Brown reviews Stage 9 of the Tour de France in the Vosges Mountains, and muses on the French Maginot Line and BT. He finds that neither has any defence.
AFL Round 17 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Hawks win Battle of the Birds
July 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jeremy Hill offers an unbiased analysis of the Friday night game between the Hawks and Crows. Jack Gunston was not feeling the love at Adelaide Oval.
Swans’ depth the key in September
July 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark reckons that depth is the key to September success, and the Sydney Swans reserves team is strong enough to challenge some AFL cellar dwellers.
World Cup Final Blog
July 13, 2014 by 18 Comments
Where are you? Who are you watching the game with? Who are you supporting between Germany and Argentina? Have you got up early or stayed up late to watch other games in this World Cup? Is world football a passion or a passing interest for you?
AFL Round 17 – North Melbourne v St.Kilda: A Funny Thing happened on the way to the…..
July 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby reveals the history of the Scottish isle of St Kilda, and converts an American friend into a one-eyed Saints supporter. There was a game played on Saturday afternoon, but that is insignificant in the greater scheme of things.
Hockey: Way Out West
July 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill takes in a little bit of hockey, and acknowledges the sounds and the smells of the sports with which he’s had an involvement.
AFL Round 17 – Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast: No Gazza No Cry (For the Pups at least)
July 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Mick Jeffrey ventured from home in Central Queensland to Cairns to take in his Bulldogs convincing win over a disappointing Gold Coast. Mick is 2-1 on the road this year as a good luck charm for matches outside Victoria.
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