There is a humanitarian, fraternity-of-all, 1960s element to the Dogs. People keep affirming it to Andrew Gigacz who concludes, “We shall overcome!” [Great heart in this piece – JTH]
Finals Week 3: Western Bulldogs and the existence of unicorns
September 25, 2016 by 17 Comments
E Regnans sees the music, the poetry, the drama, the everyday, the transcendent in the Western Bulldogs. He can even see Gabe Kotter and Vinnie Barbarino.
Finals Week 3 – Preview: Sal predicting that Victoria is irrelevant
September 23, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal’s predictions suggest the Sin City is the centre of the footy universe. But, Victorians need not be too perturbed, they’re racing at The Heath tomorrow.
The 2016 Jack Bissett Cup – Finals Week Two
September 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill with his Preliminary Final thoughts. Is he predicting an all-Sydney Grand Final?? Grist for the mill of eternity…
7 burning questions (and 7 charred answers) as we approach the second week of finals.
September 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Adam Ritchie with 7 burning questions, all beautifully answered, from the first week of the finals.
Good for Footy in New South Wales
September 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Piffy observes the signs of ascent of footy in NSW
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: What’s the definition of a bad loser and do I fit the mould?
September 13, 2016 by 21 Comments
Jan Courtin emerges from three days of post-GWS mourning to reveal herself. Is she a bad loser?
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: The Best Weekend Yet
September 13, 2016 by 6 Comments
Steve Duffy experienced the ultimate Giant Footy weekend, beating the Swans in the Qualifying Final and in the NEAFL Grand Final, doesn’t get much better.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Very, very scary, even in bright sunlight
September 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Ian Latham visualised the Giants as bad guys wearing gaberdine coats from a Films Policier classic while the Swans were the prey, a glimpse of the very near future and it looked pretty scary.
Finals Preview: Here come the Giants
September 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Young Paddy Grindlay considers what he’s seen this weekend and runs through the possibilities for the coming weeks. Lots of observations and questions, but have you got a prediction Paddy? Or should we be reading between the lines?
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: The Giants are the new Collingwood
September 10, 2016 by 21 Comments
The Joker. The Riddler. Professor Fate. GWS are the new villains. Dastardly is thy name.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Preview
September 10, 2016 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson resurrects his old woolly Swans jumper and reflects on the journey as they prepare for the qualifying final.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: Spotless Stadium
September 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
It has orange. Lots and lots of orange. The latest nomination for the cover of the 2016 Footy Almanac book comes from The Philby, who puts forward the jewel of Western Sydney, Spotless Stadium, as being cover worthy.
Round 23 – North Melbourne v GWS: Magical moments
August 29, 2016 by 1 Comment
Gill was at Etihad to see GWS cement their place in the top 4, North wanted a win and for fans to celebrate their retiring champions, there was only one winner.
GWS and their First-Round Draft Picks
August 29, 2016 by 8 Comments
GWS have had an extraordinary number of first round draft selections with a high success rate, David Fordyce has reviewed the list and identifies a foundation and strategy to keep them going well into the future.
Round 22 Review: Fearless – Injuries just might determine September outcomes, even with a bye…
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Round 22 receives the typical Fearless review, no holding back or pulling punches, sorry Rory.
Round 22 – GWS v Fremantle: When the General talks
August 25, 2016 by 6 Comments
Kath Presdee watched Giant Jonathon Patton play his best game of footy, seemingly back from his injury woes in the form befitting a number one pick.
Round 21 Review: Ahh The Olympics…. like an old friend you haven’t seen in ages…by Fearless
August 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fighting sickness and random thoughts, Fearless has the final word on Round 21.
Round 21 – GWS v West Coast: Rewind
August 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Kath Presdee recounts the moments when the agony suppressed the ecstasy in the Giants narrow loss to West Coast.
The 2016 Edward Turner Cup – Round 21: Bingles galore
August 16, 2016 by 10 Comments
Like Earl O’Neill, a few clubs have a stack over the Round 21 weekend. Insightful and amusing stuff from our colourful Sydney columnist.
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