Crio has heard the ad for the Diamond Guys, and their endorsement from the AFLPA, and it has reminded him of some unlikely associations including Popes, politicians and sports stars.
AFL Round 16 – Richmond v Brisbane: Memories of Templestowe and other things football
July 7, 2014 by 3 Comments
The game of footy between the Tigers and Lions may have been mediocre, but Middle Australia brings us some memories and thoughts which are not.
AFL Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: When footy really is the winner
July 7, 2014 by 12 Comments
JTH loved the Suns-Pies clash from Carrara. The Gold Coast’s interchange-free last quarter was highly illustrative. It returned the game to its traditional form.
On Swearing
July 7, 2014 by 14 Comments
Peter Baulderstone muses on the role and effectiveness of swearing in entertaining the crowd and furthering debate. Don’t like it? STFU and SIUYAWYAI.
To Be Or Not To Be … Yourself, in Defeat or Victory?
July 7, 2014 by 3 Comments
Gregor Lewis celebrates Wimbledon, Silverstone, the Tour de Yorkshire – and, above all, the human strength and courage to succeed. Greatness reached for and grasped. While in Brazil the fear of loss has subdued the beautiful game.
Waite’s swansong?
July 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
Dan Campbell praises true Blue Jarrod Waite for his loyalty and talent. And questions his inconsistency and volatile temperament. Is there a future for Jarrod at Carlton or elsewhere?
Old Woollen Footy Jumpers – Gerry (The Torp) Both: Adelaide Uni Blacks. A Blast from the Past
July 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
Gerry ‘The Torp’ Both finds his old Blacks jump and recalls the stories of (many) players and teams, premierships and defeats, aching tragedy and great joy. [Great stuff – Ed]
AFL Round 16 – Carlton v St Kilda: God Bless the Children
July 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby gives thanks for the children. The ones accompanying their parents to the footy. She can’t wait for her Saints children to grow up.
AFL Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Pies eclipsed by Suns as old and new tribes meet
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Steve Fahey journeyed north to Metricon and enjoyed the old-fashioned tribal atmosphere at the game. He was less impressed by his Magpies performance and the result.
Sunday Evening Coming Down: It’s a funny old game
July 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
“Aussie” Tony Robb offers a non-discriminatory all-inclusive spray at Mick, the Magpies, dodgy NRL results, the Pepsodent pissoir and selective nationalism. Good to have him back.
WAFL Round 15: Watch the gap
July 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Les Everett summarises the Round 15 results in the WAFL where the final four now looks well settled.
AFL Round 16- Gold Coast v Collingwood: Dust From The Distant Suns
July 6, 2014 by 9 Comments
Luke Reynolds mans up and reports on one of his Magpies most disappointing losses. Suddenly the Top 8 is looking like a Crowded House.
Hunger or Entitlement? Why Limit Yourself to One?
July 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sleep is for the weak. Your man on the couch, Gregor Lewis, volunteers for the late night shift. From Hawks v Roos to Colombia v Brazil to Federer v Raonic Gregor shifts between sports, continents and time zones discussing a common thread.
AFL Round 16 Preview: Sal, sun, song in Saigon
July 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is sipping cocktails on the verandah of the Hanoi Hilton, but he hasn’t forgotten to enlighten tipsters with his views on the likely winners and losers in Round 16.
Did Eddie McGuire know about Essendon’s supplements regimen?
July 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark muses about the ethical dilemmas that face an AFL Club President who is also a media commentator? Would such a person air an issue that was in the public interest, but not in the interests of his club or the game?
Don’t ban the Bombers players
July 4, 2014 by 7 Comments
Jackson Clark thinks that the Essendon players are victims not perpetrators. Punishment should be directed at coaches and management not players.
Crio’s Racing- Monash Stakes
July 4, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio previews Saturday’s Monash Stakes at Caulfield.
AFL Round 15 – Adelaide Crows v Port Adelaide: Showdown at the Bob Neil Bar
July 3, 2014 by 76 Comments
Rulebook reports from the Bob Neil Bar around the corner from Adelaide Oval where his Crows keep their finals hopes alive against a tiring Port Adelaide.
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