The 2017 Christopher Hitchens Cup

Earl O’Neill on Club Culture, Coleslaw and Confetti.

Finals Week 2 – GWS v West Coast: Megaphones and music united – The defiant Giants march on

Mark O’Sullivan embraced classical music to reflect the style of play and success of the Giants making another preliminary final.

Finals Week 2 – Summary of highlights for neutral fans

Recorded for posterity from AFL Finals 2017, Week 2, are all highlights of a big weekend of footy for neutral fans.

Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Well, I didn’t see that coming!

The Sydney Swans fairytale season has come to an abrupt end at the hands of the Cats. Craig Dodson was as shocked as most Swans fans (and neutrals) with the result and the performance.

Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Snarling Kittens

Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi takes in the Cats’ impressive victory over the disappointing Swans in typical footy fashion; with fellow footy people at a pub.

Finals Week 2 – Preview: Not now Mr President

Sal Ciardulli with his predictions for this week’s round of finals and also the turf. Which club figurehead gets a spray? [More classic team names – Ed.]