Honourable losses – like fine words – butter no parsnips according to Peter Fuller.
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WAFL Round 20: Fast starts splutter out
August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was an odd week in the WAFL with promising first quarter leads all resulting in losses. Les Everett assesses the results and what it means for the finals.
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Essendon Bombers (14th)
July 28, 2017 by 5 Comments
Our countdown of the 1997 AFL lists finds the Bombers in between flags and towards the bottom of the pile. But not for long.
Fearless 2017 Round 17 and 18 – Tanking = non competitive! (For all you footy media out there)
July 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fearless has the latest two rounds covered in his unique style as the final 8 starts to take shape.
WAFL Round 17: Bennell and Bulldog comebacks highlight WAFL
July 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett is back from an Ireland and Scotland getaway to give us the latest developments in the WAFL.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 18, 2017
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne Storm had an error-filled loss to the Eels and the Sydney Roosters won a tight one against South Sydney. Hamish Neal has all of the NRL Round 18 action covered.
WAFL Round 13: Another Subi Statement and a Sharks win at last
June 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
“The trip from Fremantle to Joondalup is one of the most daunting in the WAFL – I get lost every time I go there” Les Everett on Round 13 (and some cracking photos too).
My Indigenous Round – Love and Pain and the Whole Damned Thing
June 1, 2017 by 14 Comments
During the AFL Indigenous Round, Peter Baulderstone gained an even better understanding of indigenous culture by having two in depth conversations with indigenous people. [Powerful, must read – Ed]
Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: Father-son bonding day at the `G (Number 24)
April 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
For the 24th Rod Oaten and son saw Essendon play Collingwood. The Dons, says Rod, were easily the better side.
Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Marching past March
April 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller – Carlton man – reflects on a grinding win in tough conditions. And, remembering a Parkin dictum, takes heart that the future might be better than March suggested.
On WAAFL, WAFL, AFL and the unknown Minson reporter
April 11, 2017 by 1 Comment
Les Everett covers last week’s WAFL games, and lament his decision to stay home instead of seeing a Fremantle victory.
Round 1 – Essendon v Hawthorn: New Beginnings
April 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
After four years of turmoil and uncertainty, Tim and Essendon fans finally had something to really cheer about. Here’s how it started. [After last night’s win you’ll be even happier Tim – Ed]
Almanac WAFL: Early signs good for Tigers and Bulldogs
March 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett gives us the wrap-up of the opening round in the WAFL.
AFL Pre-season – Geelong v Essendon: Comeback Cats Claim First Win
March 15, 2017 by 14 Comments
Frank Martinicchio ventured to the historical town of Bendigo to watch a “Dangerwood” inspired comeback from the Cats.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Five Metre Gap
March 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Round one of the 2017 NRL season is done and Hamish Neal has the action from the weekend covered.
The death and births of ODIs
January 17, 2017 by 23 Comments
As T20 cricket continues to eclipse its 50-over cousin, Crankypete fondly remembers the first birth of ODI cricket.
Local Footy and Mighty Wallpaper
December 17, 2016 by 6 Comments
Matt Zurbo is the subject of Martin Flanagan’s column in The Age today. Here is a piece he wrote in July 2012.
Summer Reading: Six Summer Soccer Reads
December 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Denis Gedling presents a thoughtful collection of Soccer books for your summer reading.
AFL Draft: What might come out of the WAFL
November 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett runs a keen eye over the talent out west ahead of next week’s draft. Quinton Narkle is giving Hugh McLuggage a run for his money in the ‘best name in the draft’ stakes
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