It was Bruce United in Adelaide last weekend but can the Reds keep their unbeaten streak alive across the ditch? Hamish Neal ponders that and other issues in Round 22 of the A-League
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The Foreign Legion
February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Pre-season is a time for hope, Wesley Hull shares his optimism for Essendon’s Season
Almanac Weekend Wrap
January 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Keep up to date with this weekend’s Alamanc Sporting Weekend Wrap
A-League 1,000: The Garcia Edition
January 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This week’s round of A-League previewed by Hamish Neal
A-League 1,000: The Ideas Edition
January 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal having a minor groundhog day moment as Round 15 of the A-League starts down south and rises like a Phoenix at the end
Mentoring Jack Watts
December 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
da mcdonell is going to re-educate Jack Watts. “Some spitting, swearing, socks down and refusal to join the leadership group would indicate progress,” observes his new mentor. [Not sure who is ore erratic – dam or Jack Watts – Ed]
Another Year – Thoughts, wishes and bits of bikes
December 6, 2015 by 9 Comments
Tony Robb with the first of the reviews of 2015. Add your thoughts.
A-League 1000: The Thursday Edition
November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal gets an early start to the A-League weekend along with United and City. Is Jonathan Aspropotamitis the best name in the competition?
Witnessing Greatness
October 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
An interesting reflection by Wesley Hull, in which he looks back at the greats he has been fortunate enough to see live; and in which he also ponders whom of the current crop will one day be considered greats.
Ramblings from the Oche – Part II
October 2, 2015 by 5 Comments
Wonderful reflection on a lot more than darts and sport. [I wasn’t expecting this when I started reading – Ed]
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Respect is earned, not just given
September 14, 2015 by 10 Comments
If you ever need to illustrate the difference between home and away footy versus finals footy, sit someone down with a tape of this game. Outside of a Grand Final, It doesn’t get much faster and hotter than this one did on Saturday night. The Bulldogs are left to wonder what might have been after not being able to convert, while the Crows continue to achieve well beyond what few considered possible after that Friday morning in July.
Season Wrap: Carlton
September 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
With the smell of mothballs in the air at Princes Park, Paddy Grindlay runs the rule over a season to forget for Carlton.
Essendon 2015 List Review- Part 2 Midfielders/ Ruckmen
August 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
After looking at Essendon’s defence in part one of his Essendon season review, Nick Weidmann casts an analytical eye over the Bombers on-ball brigade in part two. What will the Dons in-coming coach have to work with?
Todd Goldstein: Tall Order for Brownlow
August 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
Callum O’Çonnor asks the question, could Todd Goldstein be the man to break the modern day trend of the Midfielder’s Medal?
Shaun Marsh? Really? (An old yarn, re-visited)
August 10, 2015 by 36 Comments
Brendan McArdle questions the selectors’ dalliance with Shaun Marsh. [This is BMcA’s analysis in early 2014 – JTH]
Round 18 Preview – Not a Goodes Week
July 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Wise (old?) owl Sal Ciardulli comments on the Goodes affair and gives his tips for Round 18 in the AFL.
The Ashes 2015 – A Birmingham thriller: the sprain that changed modern cricket
July 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Just when you thought it was safe to get some sleep, the third Ashes Test between England and Australia kicks off tonight from Birmingham. Pat White from Cricket Froth takes us back to one of the most memorable Ashes encounters in recent times at Edgbaston.
The Ashes 2015 – The Time I Lived With England’s New Coach, Trevor Bayliss
July 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball shares his first hand insights into the new England coach, Trevor Bayliss.
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test Preview: There are spies everywhere
July 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber went to the Lord’s pre-Test press conference. Here’s his view of proceedings and of the phenomenon generally. [Nice observations Citrus Bib – Ed]
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