Citrus Bob Utber had a big few sporting days in Melbourne involving going to the footy, interviewing, and catching up with his many friends and associates.
Round 19 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Aaron Naughton terrifies me
July 25, 2021 by 5 Comments
During a cracking match between two contenders, quite a few footballers caught Old Dog’s eye. Some of them scare him. He explains why.
FEARLESS 2020: North Melbourne – all is not what it seems
December 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After a tough season for Shinboners, Fearless reviews North Melbourne’s year and looks ahead to the imminent rebuild under new coach David Noble.
FEARLESS 2020 Finals Week 3: Review and post-season thoughts
November 4, 2020 by 3 Comments
Paul Thompson was writing his review of the AFL Preliminary Finals when rumours of events at North Melbourne gave him pause for reflection. He offers his thoughts on what has transpired.
Almanac Footy: I hope Browny kicks a heap of goals – A fan’s lament
September 25, 2020 by 11 Comments
Andrew Starkie is experiencing a wide range of emotions as he deals with the decision by his club, North Melbourne, to dispense with the services of Ben Brown.
Round 10 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Cats fend off wilting North up North
August 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Townsend has been soaking up the sunshine that is wall-to-wall footy in Queensland; rays of light from the two Lachlans and North’s woes might need more sunlight as the Cats got the job done.
Changing the Discourse on Tasmanian Football
April 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien looks at the position of Tasmanian football over many years and its relationship with the AFL/VFL.
Round 15 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Outclassed, outfought, destroyed
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
‘…the Pies learnt the hard way that a team relying on solo brilliance rather than a gritty indestructible system would never pull away as victors.’ Sean Mortell exposes the deficiency in Collingwood’s recent approach to explain North’s big and unexpected win on Saturday. It needs to be fixed before September.
Round 11 – North Melbourne v Richmond: A new dawn, baby
June 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
Andrew Starkie is a satisfied man, unlike his mate Daff, as the Roos upset the Tigers in their Round 11 match.
Round 5 – North Melbourne v Essendon: A Very Good Friday.
April 19, 2019 by 5 Comments
Like many Bomber fans, Caspar McLeod likes what he sees and today’s game against the Roos was no exception, their excellent win makes it three in a row for Essendon.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Nightmare redeemed!
April 16, 2019 by 9 Comments
Past nightmares haunted Andrew Starkie and his mate, about whether the Roos could overcome the Crows in their Round 4 match. In the end, they had little to worry about!
Almanac Football – JLT2019: New Rules!
March 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod reflects upon the effect of the new rules used in JLT 2019 after listening to the broadcast of the North Melbourne v St Kilda game.
The Pooncarie Letter: Mr Wrap Returns
August 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
Mr Wrap returns off the long run to support the traditions of the great game and flay the jellyfish from Jellymont House.
Alex Docherty’s 2018 Mid-Year All Australian Team
June 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
As we hit the bye rounds, it’s time to think about All Australian contenders. Who would you have in your team?
Round 8 – North Melbourne v Richmond: Moments
May 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
Stainless emphasises a few of the key moments from the Tiges’ win over the ‘Roos and asks what might have been if Dusty had been wearing blue and white.
Critical round of footy this weekend.
April 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
Round 6 will be a do or die round of footy as teams desperate for a win will be fighting this weekend to keep their finals aspirations alive.
A Forgotten Isle – The State of Football in a ‘Football State’
Jack Banister spoke to some key players in Tasmanian footy on the current situation and the future for the code.