North makes a lie of all the KPIs and proves that the only indicator which really counts is age old: the scoreboard.
AFL Round 5 – Hawthorn v North Melbourne: Is This How Footy Should Be?
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One Eyed
April 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
Rick Kane was literally a one-eyed Hawks fan. Now he’s seen the light.
AFL Round 1 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Old Rivalries and Chance Encounters
April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A chance encounter with a fellow Geelong fan leaves a lasting impression on Paul Spinks.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Hawthorn (Haiku Bob): rain clouds and hawks
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob on Round 3.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: The Big Palooka
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hodge roams like John Wayne; a steady hand over the herd. Now ride for El Dorado… or Launceston.
A Haiku in 18 parts
April 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
Something for all supporters in Jeff Dowsing’s haiku debut.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Two outta three ain’t bad
April 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
On a dark and gloomy September 2011 day, this song bought pain and suffering to us all in the pre-match “entertainment” and so it springs to mind after a dark and gloomy loss today
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.
AFL Round 2 – St Kilda v Richmond: Pessimism United
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Tom Greenaway is a Saints fan. He is also a pessimist. It has served him well.
AFL Round 2 – West Coast v Hawthorn: Jeff Was Right
April 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone channels his inner Kennett after a demoralising West Coast loss.
AFL Round 1 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Jeffed again
April 5, 2013 by 11 Comments
Bugger, writes Hawks man Kevan Carroll. Jeffed again.
Stawell and the Cats
April 5, 2013 by 13 Comments
Going to the Stawell Gift is like going back in time, says Bob Utber. However, some things – like a Geelong-Hawthorn result – never change.
Hawthorn vs Geelong preview: It’s been a mean dry spell, but I think it’s gonna rain
March 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
I don’t believe in curses or hoodoos but do believe in ‘owning the big moments’. It’s what the Swans did and where I think the Cats have edged the Hawks out as well.
NAB Cup – Richmond v Hawthorn: 21 candles
March 13, 2013 by 3 Comments
John Green provides yet another example of what Richmond fans must go through to support their team.
The Way-Too-Early 2013 Preview: Hawthorn
March 1, 2013 by 4 Comments
As you read this, the world’s pre-eminent minds are gathering in an attempt to discover just how it is Hawthorn managed to avoid winning the flag in 2012.
Another purrfect Christmas gift idea
December 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dips O’Donnell has sent what he assures is a classy Christmas gift featuring epic matches involving Hawthorn. We haven’t had a chance to look at it and can only trust that he’s not being facetious.
2012 Grand Final: A Hawks fan turns to A.B. Paterson for inspiration
December 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
Hawks fan Dave Goodwin has had a crazy notion for a few years now that 19th Century bush ballads could become a new form of sports reporting. What better game to test his theory than the 2012 Grand Final.
AFL Grand Final: It’s all about the love
October 8, 2012 by 5 Comments
For those of us who love the game, we all know that footy is more than a game. It’s about family, connections, community, belonging. It’s a culture, even a religion. It’s also about stories and memories.
A grand final and a solemn march
October 5, 2012 by 10 Comments
Andrew Starkie attends the Grand Final then joins in the Peace March on Sydney Road the following day.
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