Sal presents his weekly thoughts and predictions for the coming weekend of footy.
Floreat Pica Society: Round 14, Collingwood v Carlton
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Floreat Pica Society report on the traditional grudge match against the Blues – the most hated club by a long stretch for Pie supporters. Other teams just don’t cut it when it comes to the level of sheer, naked hate Collingwood supporters have for the men in Blue.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – The Year of the Magpie
June 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke delivers his upbeat weekly assessment of the Collingwood Universe after a win over their old rival.
AFL Round 13 – Carlton v Fremantle: Marvel(lous) Massacre at Etihad
June 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller looks for scraps of Carlton consolation on a very dirty day for the Blues.
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?
Round 7- Adelaide v Carlton: Come, Come Mr Bond
May 6, 2018 by 20 Comments
A critique of TV, radio and Bond movies all in one match report from Mickey Randall. Gold!
Round 7 thoughts and predictions from Sal
May 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Can’t decide who to pick in the footy this weekend? Sal’s thoughts and predictions for Round 7 might help.
Round 6: Competition is close with some unpredictable results so far. Sal’s predictions for this weekend.
April 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal laments his team is in the doldrums but for the most part the competition it is pretty close with some unpredictable results. Some concern though about the lack of scoring and how easy it is to be defensive. Let’s see what this week brings as Sal presents his predictions.
FEARLESS 2018 RD 5: Statement Round – statements abound over 6-day round
April 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless sums up Round 5.
Round 2 – Carlton v Gold Coast: Fumbling in the Sun
April 3, 2018 by 8 Comments
The journey into Etihad Stadium on Saturday gave John Butler plenty of time to ponder what his Blues would bring after an honourable loss in Round 1. Despite adding another defeat to the board for 2018, he’s still optimistic for Carlton’s future.
Round 14 – Richmond v Carlton: Return to normalcy
June 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
In a weekend marked by high drama and some unexpected results, Richmond v Carlton provided a return to normalcy. The Tigers emerged as expected with a comfortable victory, and had the match in their control for most of the proceedings. When I suggested just prior to ¾ time that they could don Joffa’s [Read more]
Round 14 – Richmond v Carlton: No verdict was returned
June 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
Richmond had a solid win over arch rivals Carlton despite ‘putrid’ goal kicking accuracy and entry into forward 50. Jack Banister wonders if this is a return to the good Richmond.
Round 8 – St Kilda v Carlton: Let The Sunshine In.
May 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
Warren Tapner has been inspired by Haiku Bob.
Round 17 – Carlton v West Coast: On a peculiar match
July 19, 2016 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller provides his view on “a peculiar match.” The Navy Blues may have been flattered by the final score, but there were “glimpses of ability, pregnant with possibility.”
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: The Minus Touch
March 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
The Minus Touch could catch on. As could The Minus Touch index. Callum O’Connor begins the season with a lick under the oaks in Yarra Park and he and his Tiges survive the negatives of the evening.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: And we’re away
March 25, 2016 by 10 Comments
Trevor Kannegiesser has the honour of producing the first match report of the AFL season. He was impressed with a hard-fought game which suggested both teams have something to offer.
Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Feeling appreciated
August 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
It was Member Appreciation round in the AFL this weekend, and after Saturday’s win against Carlton, GWS foundation member Kath Presdee certainly feels appreciated. [This possibly earns Kath the nomenclature ‘GWS Stalwart’. -Ed]
Round 21 – Carlton v Melbourne: Consolation
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Peter Fuller nails the ‘match-day experience’ for the rank and file Carlton supporter in 2015, while wondering how much his grandkids will be able to extract from Rick Milne’s descendants for Peter’s complete set of Carlton Wooden Spoon Year Membership cards?
Round 15 – Richmond v Carlton: Richmond + Florence = Happiness
July 13, 2015 by 1 Comment
Our teenaged Italian correspondent, Paddy Grindlay, fires up the free WiFi in Firenze to follow the Tigers from 16,134 km away. Gets to use some new words and all!
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