Rick Kane reports from the Spotted Mallard on his Hawks convincing win over the Crows. Was ordering a Hawthorn Amber Ale at the 17 minute mark of the last quarter responsible for 2 late Adelaide goals?
Spoon the WAFL interest
July 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bracing for next week, Les takes us through the results from Round 16 of the WAFL – interest lies in the wooden spoon race…
Stayin’ Alive
July 12, 2014 by 4 Comments
Gregor Lewis enjoyed his Hawks win over a battling Adelaide Crows last night, and muses on what Clarko’s Cavalry need to do to go back-to-back.
Dear Eddie
July 12, 2014 by 31 Comments
ATTENTION EDDIE MCGUIRE; this Swan (no not Dane) has officially had enough. An annoyed Joe Moore writes to Eddie ‘The Equaliser’ on behalf of all Sydney fans.
The little master deserves a third Brownlow
July 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark thinks that Gary Ablett Jnr can deservedly hang on to win a third Brownlow Medal, despite season ending shoulder surgery.
AFL Round 17 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: A High Seas Backman
July 12, 2014 by 8 Comments
Old Dog is on the high seas, crossing Bass Strait, with the footy on. Terrific account of the game and comment on how we see the game, and how commentators see the game, and how votes are handed out. [Nice Jim Jess reference too – Ed]
Sal’s AFL Round 17 Preview
July 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is back from holidaying in ‘Nam and lets us in on this weekend’s AFL winners.
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Coaching Advice
July 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neil talks coaching aspirations and brain injuries (aren’t they the same thing? – Ed) The Bronlow betting is in disarray but Earl points us to some winners.
A legacy into which Paul Roos is tapping
July 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
This excellent piece on Checker Hughes is definitely written by Lynda Carroll. It was sent to us by Rob Heath. [Apologies for the confusion Lynda – Ed] Lynda has a PhD in history. Her research focussed on the Melbourne Football Club. Subsequently, during her time as Melbourne’s historian she completed The Grand Old Flag, the official club history. Lynda completed many interviews with key Demon characters. She continues her life as a writer and historian and is currently working on a major project about the East Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Round 16 – Haiku Bob – tripping on waves
July 11, 2014 by 3 Comments
News has arrived in Lapland of Collingwood’s loss and the Little Master’s season demise. Haiku Bob reports from the Land of the Midnight Suns.
Lions old and new
July 10, 2014 by 14 Comments
Rees Quilford spends a day watching the Lions: midday at Brunswick Street Oval; afternoon at the MCG. Enjoy these terrific observations from an old Royboy.
Crio’s Racing: Mid Winter opportunities for winners
July 10, 2014 by 17 Comments
Crio hopes for a fair track at HQ on Saturday with the big Winter Series finals providing an attractive card. Sunday its the big jumps racing at Sandown.
Tour de France Stage 5 – Froome falls while Lars booms
July 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It was a rare Tour De France stage incorporating cobble-stoned sections. Dave Brown reports on an action-packed jaunt across the “paves”.
I Know What You Did in Brazil that Summer. And I don’t care How You Did It!
July 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
Gregor Lewis tells the sorry tale of fear and loathing about a World Cup semi-final that not even an (Argentinian) mother could love.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode 11
July 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
The Goddess Advantage and Peter Mattessi join The Elbow and Matty Q on the couch as they talk World Cup, great sporting hairdos, the Tour, Wimbledon, and how more is less in the case of the AFL’s saturation approach.
Argentina succeed from the spot to reach the final
July 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
In terms of goals scored, the contrast between the two World Cup semi finals was stark. Tom Riordan watched it all unfold.
Poetry: Ride Them Like Jockeys
July 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
Old Dog detects from the collective response in the airport lounge that the people have a better sense of the spirit of the game than those who run it.
Great sporting fare
Our wise owl Brendan McArdle puts some recent sporting moments into perspective. [Point taken – Ed]