Dennis Gedling tells the story of the incredible triumph of West Germany over the “Mighty Maygars” in the 1954 World Cup Final.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 11-The Miracle of Berne (1954)
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The Champions That Never Were
June 7, 2014 by 16 Comments
Armin Richter has done an amazing job of researching “Champion of the Colony” a VFL award that never existed (except as one man’s opinion) but is still shown in the AFL Season Guide. Fascinating stuff for anyone with an interest in footy history.
Underdogs Arise: Sam Soliman IBF Middleweight Champion
June 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
Glen highlights a couple of underdogs who have finally got recognition for their work and achievements – Sam Soliman in boxing and Peta Searle as the first female assistant coach in the AFL.
Round 12 Preview – Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad
June 6, 2014 by 5 Comments
Sal Ciardulli does the maths on AFL equalisation; Round 12 and the big races at Eagle Farm. His Blues take on the Cats on the rebound, and there is no Whitefriars consolation as the ammos take a well derserved break.
Better to be antisocial
June 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson reflects on the Josh Bootsma sacking. How does a sporting club deal with a young man whose emotional maturity is much less than his physical?
They are racing at Heathcote
June 6, 2014 by 5 Comments
A world record at Heathcote? Read it in the Sporting Globe.
The Creed
June 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
Mick Gwyther on the Port Adelaide creed, and the implications that has.
Recognizing the Heart on the Sleeve
June 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
In the indigenous round of the AFL, the colours meant a lot, writes Longworth72.
The 2015 AFL Legend: Whoever gets in, will be a worthy winner. Whoever misses out, will be unlucky
June 5, 2014 by 6 Comments
With the new Hall of Fame inductees announced, Sean Curtain’s mind turns to who will be the next Legend of the Game inducted next year. Nominations please.
The Sporting Web: Vulture Capitalism; Spurs Culture; Dodgy Vets and Legendary Schmoozers
June 5, 2014 by 5 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is suddenly uninterested in the AFL for inexplicable reasons. He introduces some articles from US sports websites about greed, strategy, gambling and beer. Always an interesting combination.
Stradbroke Handicap Preview
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The time-honoured Stradbroke Handicap will be run on Saturday. Here’s the TattsBet preview:
Introducing…the Catastrophe Performance Index
June 5, 2014 by 7 Comments
Kerrie Soraghan is advocating the introduction of a ‘Catastrophe Performance Index’ – or CPI. This would replace our current batch of misleading stats and help shed shed light on her beloved Bulldogs’ recent performance against Freo. (Great insights into those troubling moments when supporters begin to turn on their own – Ed)
Old Woollen Footy Jumpers: How a life might have been warped, but wasn’t
June 5, 2014 by 4 Comments
Ross Hay was still in short pants when he arrived from Scotland. Despite living in Geelong, he was given a Pies jumper. In this yarn his father Roy explains why. [You may know Roy: he’s the bloke whose mobile phone went off while being interviewed by Paul Kennedy on national TV – ABC Brekkie – this morning. He’s also author – with Bill Murray – of A History of Football in Australia. Ed]
AFL Round 11: The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
June 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
Wise from Earl. [Clear-thinking – Ed]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 13-Baggio’s Costly Miss. Brazil’s Fifth World Cup (1994)
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The 1994 World Cup Final wasn’t one of the greatest finals of all time. Dennis Gedling recounts Brazil’s win over Italy after the scores were 0-0 after regular time. Including Baggio’s miss.
Crio’s Question: Can a flutter become a disease?
June 5, 2014 by 33 Comments
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week challenged us to check ourselves and our mates for any signs of danger – Crio’s timely reminder
Crio’s Racing: A Time-Honoured Weekend
June 4, 2014 by 13 Comments
Crio previews a truly time-honoured big weekend of racing locally – from the Swan Hill Golden Topaz and the G1’s to end the Brisbane winter carnival. Internationally, the English Derby from Epsom and the last leg of the 3yo Triple Crown in New York, as the everyman champ California Chrome strives to end a 36 year drought.
The Fearless Files – AFL Round 11: OK…Indigenous round and we’re back to nine games a week
June 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Paul “Fearless” Thomson nominates the best jumpers for the Indigenous Round (and the worst teams on the field – ouch!)
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