Round 18 – Brisbane v Carlton: Remembering tales of yore and beating the Blues

After counselling his pupils on the magic of Quinlan and the old Lions, high-school teacher Shane Reid watched his modern-age Brisbane temporarily rise to top spot following a strong win over the Blues.

Evading Father Time: Kade Simpson and Jimmy Anderson

Shane Thomas reflects on the sense of comfort in this trying time, borne of watching two sporting greats who continue to duck and weave around the grips of Father Time: Jimmy Anderson and Kade Simpson.

Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney Swans: A footy win is a tonic

Reflecting upon her road travelled to the Harbour City, Jan Courtin prepares for her return to Melbourne, but not before watching her Swans score a desparately needed win against an improving Carlton.

Round 15 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Port spoils 300 game milestone; remembering another

Chris Michaels interrupts his take on Port Adelaide’s win over Carlton to pen a love letter to the durable, elite and multi-talented Craig Bradley

AFL Round 13 – Carlton v Fremantle: Marvel(lous) Massacre at Etihad

Peter Fuller looks for scraps of Carlton consolation on a very dirty day for the Blues.

A Team of Champions without a Premiership

Phil Dimitriadis has come up with another clever composite team, this time it’s his team of premiership-less players. Who can you add to this?

Round 18 – Brisbane v Carlton: Carlton Match Committee and Napoleon

In a battle towards the bottom of the ladder, Brisbane proved too good for Carlton. Phil Hill was impressed by the young players from both teams.

An Ode to Kade Simpson

Skinny legs and big, blue heart, the terrier from Princes Park as expressed in verse by Warren Tapner.

Round 15 – Carlton v Collingwood: Beating Carlton more important than Election Result

A full board of Saturday commitments but for Luke Reynolds beating Carlton was the most important outcome of July 2.

Round 8 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Kade Simpson Day

If Carlton has had a heart and soul for the past 14 years, John Butler suggests its down to Kade Simpson’s performance over 250 games.

Round 10 – Carlton v Adelaide: A fair dip but not quite good enough

With the Crows a little flat, the Blues have their chances, but can’t quite get over a better side.