With one round remaining in C Section, Williamstown CYMS will play Fitzroy on Saturday week for the right to ascend to B Grade. Who “deserves” it? Who “deserves” anything?
Reconciliation as a 400m Event
April 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The choice of Sydney as the host for the Olympics in 2000, was related to the perception of Australia being a positive example of the good life and of Reconciliation. The Games presented a range of opportunities for Indigenous participation and cultural representation says Andy Fuller as he discusses the lead up to that event.
The Killers at The Taminga
October 6, 2017 by 8 Comments
Mickey’s musings on Grand Final entertainment and music as a whole. The Killers, good. Meatloaf, for the most part, good. U2, a few decades ago, great. P!nk, well…
Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Port’s finals chances tilt
June 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
At intervals during the Port v Geelong game, Chris Michaels wondered whether his Dad may throw the TV out the back door. Nice venting (special mentions to Bruce and Vossy).
Round 3 – Collingwood v St Kilda #AFLPiesSaints – hardly a ripple in any ‘verse
April 20, 2015 by 8 Comments
Jeff Dowsing on Collingwood’s big win against St KIlda
Footy Commentary – The gift that keeps on giving (or: Intellectual Wilderness, ho!).
August 6, 2014 by 35 Comments
Steve Baker has learnt plenty from our current crop of broadcasters…. at least 11 things.
AFL Round 17 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: A High Seas Backman
July 12, 2014 by 8 Comments
Old Dog is on the high seas, crossing Bass Strait, with the footy on. Terrific account of the game and comment on how we see the game, and how commentators see the game, and how votes are handed out. [Nice Jim Jess reference too – Ed]
21 Deep, Penetrating, Important, Philosophical Questions: Gospel music, Twistie Rolls and Shaun Hampson
June 11, 2014 by 11 Comments
Sean Curtain isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions. From Van Morrison to the value of St Kilda in the AFL, they are all questions worth asking. Have you got answers?
A moment of clarity
August 14, 2013 by 9 Comments
Matt Quartermaine found Channel 7’s insightful panel show so fascinating last night that he is sharing a transcript of the program to enlighten readers, especially beleaguered Bombers supporters.
“Our Game”
This piece has been taken down following a reader’s request.