Paul Spinks takes us back to 1985 where he watched a Geelong pre-season inter-club game in Anglesea. His South African friend Samantha didn’t know much about the game, but she couldn’t help but be impressed by a certain number 5.
Round 2 – Fremantle v Gold Coast: April Fools!
April 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The ritual of two pints for Grandpa and a couple of Cokes for Josh Coales has started again – even if the results haven’t gone the right way. With Freo 0-2, young Josh leaves Domain Stadium very worried about the looming Derby.
Footy History: 25 years ago at Geelong
March 12, 2016 by 11 Comments
Remember how you felt when G. Ablett chucked it in? And then came back? Did you have a Pyramid account as well?
Paul Couch: Giving something of value
March 8, 2016 by 5 Comments
Brutas Mudcake reflects on footy, value and life upon the death of Paul Couch.
Era, era on the wall; 2000-2010
November 24, 2015 by 3 Comments
Ahh the noughties. The game as we knew changed significantly as footy got as roof over its’ head and the era where totally professional football created some unwanted distractions for those easily led astray. Dynasties were created while other clubs went far and wide looking for salvation. Clubs or Regimes? Corporates or Fans? Jeff Dowsing gives us his review of footy in a new millennium in what has been a fantastic series.
Era, era on the wall; 1987-1999
November 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Jeff Dowsing continues his series on the eras of VFL/AFL footy with a look a 1987-99.
Round 14 – Gold Coast v North Melbourne: Unreasonable demands
July 7, 2015 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson taps into every fans’ visceral hatred of losing. And this one’s made all the more hurtful through the realisation that it’s time for Arden St to go back to re-building mode.
Round 14 – Gold Coast v North Melbourne: Here Comes the Sun!
July 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Gary Ablett’s back and so are Archie Butterfly’s Suns. A 2014 Richmond like tilt at the finals awaits a team eager to get back on the back page.
Round 2: The View From Shepparton
April 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sensei Peter Schumacher sits back and places some much needed perspective: plenty of quality sides have started 0-2 and gone on to great things in a season. Also; footy is crook in Queensland
Round One Fan Consensus – Eighteen Teams to Make Finals
April 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
The joy of round one! Everyone’s team is still a #MathematicalChance of making the finals, says Wesley Hull
The little master deserves a third Brownlow
July 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark thinks that Gary Ablett Jnr can deservedly hang on to win a third Brownlow Medal, despite season ending shoulder surgery.
AFL Round 5 – Melbourne v Gold Coast: Sunday Footy at the G – Bridesmaids, Faded Demons and Rising Sun Gods
April 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Geelong-fan Steve Alomes has seen a lot of Melbourne FC games over the years, because he loves the MCG. Here’s an autumn example.
AFL Round 19 – West Coast v Gold Coast: Finals candle flickers
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Geelong fan and WA resident Vinny Tan provides an outsiders’ observation on the recent Eagles-Suns game in Perth.
AFL Round 20 – Gold Coast v Melbourne: The future’s so bright (for some)
August 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
Gil Corcoran travels north to watch his Demons, who had their chances but just couldn’t take them.
AFL Round 19 – West Coast Eagles v Gold Coast Suns: Barracking for Football
August 7, 2013 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone didn’t care who won when his Eagles played the Suns – West Coast couldn’t make the finals so he was hoping for a good game and an Ablett master class. (He’ll be in the doghouse when his lovely wife finds out.)
To the father and the son
July 30, 2013 by 15 Comments
Which Ablett is better? Like all hypothetical questions, this one should be difficult to answer but Matt Watson says it isn’t.
AFL Round 17 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Getting it done, Gary style
July 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tipping against the Suns used to guarantee a winner. Not any more, writes Beth Newman, who has fallen further behind in her local competition as a result.
AFL Round 17 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Suns set on Pies’ season
July 22, 2013 by 2 Comments
Collingwood’s season has resembled some of the rollercoaster rides on the Gold Coast, says Ramon Dobb. Those who think a top four position and shot at the flag are still achievable are living in a Dreamworld.
AFL Round 11 – Gold Coast v North Melbourne: The Mighty Rising Damp
June 11, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Shinboners have become the AFL’s version of a Dan Brown novel – they start out well enough but you’re guaranteed a disappointing finish – but to denounce North any further would do injustice to Gold Coast’s endeavour and evolution as a club.
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