Round 20 – Carlton v West Coast: Eagles show Blues what’s required

August 8, 2019 by 9 Comments

John Butler muses on caretaker coaches, before recounting a high standard game that left Carlton with a clear indication of where they stand.

Almanac Teams: Three-letter surnames

October 8, 2018 by 22 Comments

Three, it’s the magic number. Here’s Phil Dimitriadis’ side filled with players whose surnames contain fewer than four letters and more than two. Let us know your suggested additions.

Finals Week 3 – The Real Semi Finals: No Sympathy for the Devil’s number

September 21, 2018 by 2 Comments

Sal casts his discerning eye over the “real Semi Finals”, and a horse or two.

The Brownlow?

September 16, 2018 by 1 Comment

Who’ll win the Brownlow? I don’t know, but The Rhymer emphatically, gives it a go!

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2018 AFL Finals – The Year of the Magpie

August 28, 2018 by 2 Comments

For Cam’s True Believers, their Mighty Magpies are there; in the Finals once again, and for him, it seems a while ago since they were last there.

Who can challenge Richmond this year?

July 13, 2018 by 1 Comment

As the ladder begins to take shape, the form of certain teams highlights the limited amount of outfits capable of taking out the 2018 flag. With Richmond appearing as ominous as ever after a barnstorming run to the top of the ladder, the main question to arise is which teams are actually able to match them and perhaps clinch a premiership off them come Grand Final day. Sean considers the options.

Round 10: Sal’s thoughts and tips for this week’s footy.

May 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Not much on footy side to consider this week reports Sal especially as most Carlton fans could not face looking at the press.  That being the case Sal’s straight into the prognosis for the forthcoming round.

Round 9 – West Coast v Richmond: Superheroes League

May 22, 2018 by 16 Comments

Superman, Batman, Spiderman and Wolverine got together in Perth on Sunday to overpower the reigning premiers. Peter Baulderstone reports on the feats of this League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

Round 6: Competition is close with some unpredictable results so far. Sal’s predictions for this weekend. 

April 27, 2018 by 1 Comment

Sal laments his team is in the doldrums but for the most part the competition it is pretty close with some unpredictable results.  Some concern though about the lack of scoring and how easy it is to be defensive.  Let’s see what this week brings as Sal presents his predictions.

Round 20 – St Kilda v West Coast: I need a hero

August 7, 2017 by 7 Comments

West Coast Eagles stumbled against St Kilda and are now in a log jam for a finals spot. Dave looks to a hero in number 17 to help lift the Eagles to September.

Round 18 Preview – Keeping it all in the family

July 21, 2017 by 1 Comment

Footy is getting tense as teams battle out for a finals spot. It doesn’t get any better than tonight’s blockbuster (possible Grand Final preview) clash between Adelaide and Geelong.

Round 12 – West Coast v Adelaide: Saturday Night Fever

June 12, 2016 by 7 Comments

Two big games in separate rooms in the Cochrane household. Which teams were left Stayin’ Alive?

2015 AFL Grand Final – The Final (Ever?) Wrap.

October 5, 2015 by 17 Comments

The Wrap draws the curtain on both 2015 and 13 illustrious seasons of output from The Wrapcave. The Wrap looks back on the 2015 Grand Final and, like just about all of us, looks on in awe at the Hawthorn machine. [A lap of the G in the back of a sponsor’s ute on Grand Final day? Say it ‘aint so Wrap!?!? – Ed]

Round 8 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Neutral Supporters.

May 28, 2015 by 1 Comment

Tigers supporter Chris and his Eagle supporting mate Al wantched the Hawks v Swans game as neutrals and Al especially had a great time.