What will be the fate of those Hawks supporters with the number 23? Will there be a Buddy-related collapse in the economy? Will the new holder Tim O’Brien pull out all the stops to heroically rescue #23 from an exodus of kids turning to Cyril instead? Mick Gwyther is asking the tough questions.
Rivalry (to the tune of ‘Yesterday’)
March 21, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dave Goodwin suggests his Hawks have plenty of payback waiting for the Swans and Buddy (who’s he? – Ed)
Buddy Hello, Goodbye
October 15, 2013 by 14 Comments
Despite the blow to his Hawthorn heart, Rick Kane believes that the Buddy deal is a historical moment that we should celebrate with pride.
AFL Grand Final: I went the Corp; 14 days on, Beautiful-Ugly, 11.11 Heaven, Tears, Redemption and Elvis.
October 14, 2013 by 6 Comments
Paul Campbell’s body goes corporate for the big game; but his mind is elsewhere. Think you can’t stand another Hawthorn gloat? Think again.
To Everything There is a Season
October 8, 2013 by 18 Comments
The O’Donnell family is reminded of life and death at this time each October.
Grand Final Review – Pepsi or Coke?
October 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Looking for an all rounder to open the batting in the quaddie; cover the slips in the AFL trade rules; and bowl over the flaws in the Ross Lyon game plan? Sal Ciardulli has all the bases covered: more reliable than Watto and more likeable than Stuart Broad.
My most memorable individual quarters from a player
September 16, 2013 by 8 Comments
Jarrad McVeigh’s second quarter against Carlton in last Saturday’s elimination final was brilliant. His performance got me thinking about other brilliant individual quarter performances.
AFL Round 21 – Hawthorn v Collingwood (Haiku Bob): all the way back
August 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob on Round 21.
AFL Round 18 – Essendon v Hawthorn: I don’t hate Hawthorn
July 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
Essendon’s ability to play the opposition’s key forwards into form didn’t help their cause on Friday night, writes Katie Lambeski.
AFL Round 18 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Buddy Hell
July 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Buddy beats up on Essendon for fun. Friday night was no exception.
Round 18 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Nice Game For A White Wedding
July 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
Hawthorn’s lesser known players stood up on Friday night, but can they do it in September?
AFL Round 18 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Buddy and his Bunnies
July 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
This is Hawthorn v Essendon – good v evil. This is hatred that is handed down through generations, even if it is tinged with respect and decorum. This is history, this is rivalry and this is passion. (Love the passion – Ed)
AFL Round 17 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Bring on September
July 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Hawks should have won at least one more flag since 2008, writes Tim Adam. Based on the weekend’s performance, this should be their year.
Money
July 24, 2013 by 12 Comments
There are things money can’t buy, writes Rick Kane, but will Buddy realise this before it’s too late?
AFL Round 14 – Hawthorn v Brisbane: A lovers’ tiff
July 2, 2013 by 3 Comments
Tasmania wants more from its partnership with Hawthorn, while Buddy’s long-term relationship with his club may also be on the rocks. Is it something in that famous Tasmanian water causing all this consternation?
Middle Australia comments
June 14, 2013 by 2 Comments
Come on, we’re all thinking it, Middle Australia has the guts to say it: Franklin doing a Le Bron; the silence at Subiaco; men playing netball; Mick Malthouse. You know it makes sense.
AFL Round 8 – Hawthorn v GWS Giants: Thoughts turn to Buddy’s contract
May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After a tough start to the season, the Hawks enter an easy patch of games and Luke Ridgwell’s thoughts turn to the end of the year, Buddy bags and certain re-signings.
Yabber (from the cheap seats)
May 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
Trucker Slim has turned himself into Yabber (from the cheap seats). Here he uses statistical theory (as practised in licensed premises) on free kicks, the spudliness of Firrito in comparison to the warriorness of Buddy, and the descent of North supporters into a circa-90s Geelong malaise. And finishes with some thoughts on the paradox of sleep.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Hawthorn (Floreat Pica report): Humbled Pies left pondering as Hawks prevail
April 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
MJ finds it hard to be optimistic about the Pies after their performance against the Hawks.
Football missives: Wee Willie Anderson and Big Buddy
December 23, 2012 by 8 Comments
The recruiting of the young Afro-American player (Wallace) by North Melbourne rings a bell with Robin Grow, who wants to know whether anyone remembers the experiment with Wee Willie Anderson, probably in the 70s?
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