Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Fremantle)

May 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Some got the old heave ho, others were taken in by the purple haze – this week Rodney Boyd’s arrivals and departures sides focus on Fremantle.

Sal’s back with AFL Round 2 and his picks for the feature races

June 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Sal is back with his unique insights into the footy and the horses. Always something here for the discerning reader!

Fearless 2018- Round 21: Injuries, suspensions, playing thru pain…now is the ultimate time to manage the numbers..

August 15, 2018 by 1 Comment

Injuries are hurting all clubs at the moment states Fearless as he poses some interesting questions about the depth and ability of club playing lists to mask those injuries. Fearless also presents his insights from the last round of AFL matches.

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.

Alex Docherty’s 2018 Mid-Year All Australian Team

June 8, 2018 by 4 Comments

As we hit the bye rounds, it’s time to think about All Australian contenders. Who would you have in your team?

Rounds 1 and 2 – Fearless: I’m back!

April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Fearless is back! Read his wrap up of Rounds 1 and 2 right here!

Fearless 2017 Round 22 – Then There Was 9

August 24, 2017 by 2 Comments

Fearless’ fearless review of Round 22. Denial is of course just a river in Egypt….

Round 22 – Melbourne v Brisbane Lions: Rub His Bald Head

August 23, 2017 by 1 Comment

Anne Chomiak, like many Demon supporters, has become very nervous over the past weeks. Did her lucky Nathan Jones bobble-head help (photo included)?

Round 18 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: A Day out for the Dees – and Dad

July 26, 2017 by 1 Comment

Joseph Ryan had a beautiful day at the footy with his Dad and came to the conclusion to make the most of their time together. [A genuinely touching piece, a real reminder of what is important in life – MNQ]

Round 15 – Melbourne v Sydney: The flames from hell, and those Demons!

July 1, 2017 by 8 Comments

A road trip, some classical music, Catholic guilt, mutilated cars, dead birds, live music at the RSL, and a Bugg for the confessional box are all part of Jan’s trip from Sydney to the MCG for the footy!

Round 5 Preview: Bob is in his Castle!

April 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment

With a very large nod to an Aussie film classic celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sal gives you all you need to know about Round 5.

Round 2 – Hits and Misses

April 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment

After a big weekend of footy, Tom Riordan reviews Round 2 and what the results mean for the teams.

Living as a Demon in a Swans Family

June 17, 2016 by 10 Comments

“Everyday I wish they would do it for Robbie”. Piffy brings a whole heap of personal meaning to this Sunday’s game between the Swans and Demons

Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: An optimum state of being

May 5, 2016 by 1 Comment

Yvette Wroby found herself in a blissful state Saturday watching her Saints balance their yin and yang in a heavenly win over the Demons.

Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Fast-break footy

May 2, 2016 by 1 Comment

Our American Saints fan, Glenn Brownstein, sees parallels between St Kilda’s relentless style and a famous basketball scheme. And can’t wait for the sequel.

Round 1 – Melbourne v GWS: Threw it Away

March 27, 2016 by 4 Comments

Steve Duffy wants to see more kicking practice for his Giants after Melbourne fought back for a somewhat surprising win.

Four reasons why South Australians and Tasmanians (and probably Western Australians) were annoyed by the MCG BBL crowd

January 4, 2016 by 16 Comments

To great fanfare, Victorian media declared the Stars v Renegades crowd of 80,000 the incontrovertible victory of Big Bash League in the Australian community. Dave Brown on why Sandgropers, Croweater and Taswegians were less than impressed.

Round 23 – Melbourne v GWS: One for the true believers

September 8, 2015 by 1 Comment

Joseph Ryan was rapt with Sunday’s game. And the die-hard support. Melbourne fans can look forward to 2016.

Round 23 – The Wrap

September 7, 2015 by 4 Comments

From the Wrapcave; a brilliant Wrap for the final week of home and away football, and an excellent tribute to JB Cummings on the day he’s laid to rest.

Round 21 – Carlton v Melbourne: Sill awaiting the purple patch

August 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Geoff Woolcock is such a Dees man he flies from sunny Brisbane to the MCG (via Docklands) and gets there mid-pummeling. That’s love.