Gary Ablett’s brilliance extends far beyond natural ability. He has an aura no one else has. It creates fear and uncertainty whenever the ball is close.
AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Turn on the lights
June 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Geelong – the football team and the city – continue to grow, says Noel McPhee.
The Stand is dead, long live the Stand
June 3, 2013 by 16 Comments
Watching Kardinia Park take centre stage on Saturday night, Stephen Cooke’s thoughts turn to the past – and Kent Kingsley.
AFL Round 9 – Hawthorn v Gold Coast: Suns swoop on Hawks amid thoughts of covalent bonding
May 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Hawks fan Hannah Kuhar had her heart set on covalent bonding on a quiet Sunday afternoon but there was little chance of that happening after a quick glance at the half time score.
Is there still a spot for the small man in modern AFL?
May 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark admires the shorter players. But he wonders whether they’re getting a fair go. Here he identifies the problem of heightism among AFL recruiters.
AFL Round 6 – Gold Coast v Fremantle: Nonna Night
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Join Nicholas and John Burmej for a traditional Saturday night dinner with La Familgia. Main course tonight: the Dockers.
AFL Round 5 – GWS v Gold Coast: Gary plays park footy
April 30, 2013 by 2 Comments
Cliff Bingham takes in an afternoon of park footy – until G. Ablett gets going.
AFL Round 4 – Gold Coast v Port Adelaide: Port harnesses the one-trick pony
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There is abundant truth in the commentariat’s assertion that the Suns remain a one trick pony writes Tim Webber.
AFL Round 2 – Sydney v Gold Coast : The sentiment derby
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Beth Newman casts an eye over her “second team” derby between the Swans and the Suns. Sydney’s performance, full of gumption, impresses.
AFL Round 1 – Gold Coast v St.Kilda: Impostor
April 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
Lions fan Jamie Simmons went undercover into Suns territory and was impressed by a team rapidly coming of age.
The View from Shepparton: The Suns shine
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Suns shone brightest in a great opening round, writes Peter Schumacher.
AFL Round 1 – Gold Coast v St.Kilda: My mother warned me not to stare into the Suns
April 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
Saints fan Yvette Wroby has drawn the conclusion that St.Kilda is the Lleyton Hewitt of the league.
AFL Round 1 – Gold Coast v St. Kilda: A master and a mystery
April 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
US correspondent Glenn Brownstein says there are many questions hovering over his Saints but there seem to be few answers in sight.
The Way-Too-Early 2013 Preview: Fremantle
February 14, 2013 by 2 Comments
Adam Ritchie believes Freo could finish Top 4 this year if their midfield improves. He also believes Ablett hate watches Fremantle games whenever possible, just so he can hate watch Crowley.
The time I found they shrank the Sherrin
November 11, 2012 by 20 Comments
Paul Spinks discovers the size of the Sherrin has indeed been tampered with, leaving him to ask: Who has the right to fiddle with heritage? (He also finds out Don Chipp was a lovely exponent of the drop kick.)
Silver Buttons, Brass Bands and Hypocrisy
July 20, 2012 by 16 Comments
I’ve pretty much had a gutful of the hoopla that the brass band and silver button brigade of Chris Scott, Jimmy Bartel and Joel Selwood taking a joyride to the city of churches to speak to Travis Boak has brought about this week. Caro’s article in the wheezing broadsheet today just about made me vomit [Read more]
Distant memories
April 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
After a morning chocolate binge, my sister and I stroll down to Southern Cross at dusk. I do not feel confident. Who would after a loss to Port? And it could be argued that last year, Gold Coast were a better side than the Power. I had regretfully witnessed the ’09 Grand Final in the [Read more]
Comparing Chris Judd with Gary Ablett
March 22, 2012 by 19 Comments
BOTH have controversially changed clubs while at the peak of their powers, both are undoubtedly in the top handful of players in the modern era and both are ‘follically challenged’. Of course, I am talking about Chris Judd and Gary Ablett. There is often debate over who is the better player, but for me it is [Read more]
Careful what you wish for…
May 28, 2011 by 2 Comments
For too long, many suitors have leveraged against the Geelong Football Club. Off of its people and off of its proud heritage. The supporters have indeed been blessed with good fortune over these past years; Brownlows, All-Australians by the dozen, Grand Finals, even the elusive Premiership or two. We’ve much to be glad about. EdwardI’m [Read more]
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