Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: An afternoon of fine theatre

March 26, 2021 by 6 Comments

John Harms went to the Adelaide Oval to see Geelong open its 2021 account, but the script went a different way.

Round 1 – Adelaide v Sydney: Running on empty

March 22, 2020 by 7 Comments

Petrol was cheap, Mel’s cakes were welcome, but the footy was very ordinary indeed according to Citrus Bob Utber. Bob reports from Adelaide for the Round 1 clash between Adelaide and Sydney.

Round 12 – Adelaide v GWS: Orange for a night

June 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Bomber supporter Caspar McLeod needed the Giants to knock the Crows down a peg on Saturday night to boost his Dons’ September chances. To his chagrin, help was not to be forthcoming.

2018 AFL Player Previews: Revisited

November 28, 2018 by 1 Comment

How did they fare in 2018? Anna Pavlou revisits the player previews she made at the beginning of the 2018 AFL season to present an assessment of their performances for the year.

24 Horrible Hours

July 15, 2018 by 1 Comment

A trifecta of the worst kind! Tennis, footy and World Cup matches all dissected in this report by Marcus Holt.

Round 17 preview: It’s not going home! Sal’s picks and musings

July 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The World Cup has destroyed sleep patterns but we are nearly there, although England aren’t – Sal got a bit sick of the “It’s Coming Home”.  They played well but not being able to score in open play was a flaw, being dependent on set pieces is not a complete enough game.  Now for our footy it is on to this week.

Round 16 – Richmond v Adelaide: Hatred at the G

July 7, 2018 by 7 Comments

First on the ladder and flying, Richmond have lost their underdog mantle. To beat them, you must work inconceivably hard for each miniscule victory. It is a position as unfamiliar to once-starved fanatics as their position as Premiers. And for Paddy, the pleasure of watching his Tiges power to victory over the Crows is immense as he articulates so well.

Thoughts and tips for the Anzac Round of footy and racing

April 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The plight of the Blues has Sal’s mind wandering broadly across the sporting landscape this Anzac round of footy and racing.

AFL Grand Final Preview – The Last Game of the Season, at Last. 

September 30, 2017 by 1 Comment

So Crows and Tiger fans, don’t forget where you’ve come from, the barnstorming footy you’ve played, the joy you took from victories in weeks one and three, and the fact that this week, finally, has been all about you, and your teams. J.Banister is ready for the Grand Final and hopefully, a Tigers victory.

Brownlow Live!

September 26, 2017 by 11 Comments

Earl O’Neill found numerous ways to keep himself entertained during a long Brownlow Medal count. Hilarious observations and critiques of the big event that Dusty was always going to win.

MRP Raffle: Cotchin-Sloane

September 26, 2017 by 45 Comments

Rulebook is fiercely adamant Trent Cotchin must receive a fine for his bump on Dylan Shiel that ended the GWS star’s preliminary final early.

Finals Week 3 – Adelaide v Geelong: Crows had many, Cats had few

September 25, 2017 by 8 Comments

Adelaide have overcome adversity in recent years and now enter the Grand Final full of confidence after finishing the season as minor premiers.

Round 22 – Adelaide v Sydney: With apologies to the neighbours

August 21, 2017 by 7 Comments

The wild weather in Melbourne prevents Keiran Croker from heading out to The Riser. Instead he gives the neighbours a lesson in supporting the Bloods from afar. What a night!

Round 18 – Adelaide v Geelong: Crows intimidate the Cats

July 25, 2017 by 68 Comments

The Crows came out hard against Geelong at the Adelaide Oval, Malcolm Ashwood reports on an intimidating performance from the pride of South Australia.

Fearless 2017 Round 16 – I’m in 4th (Saints), no I’m in 4th (Dees), No I’m in 4th (Port)

July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment

It was a battle for fourth spot in Round 16 as Richmond, St Kilda, Melbourne and Port Adelaide held onto the spot on the weekend.

Round 12 – Adelaide v St Kilda: The Rough, The Joy, The Heartbreak

June 12, 2017 by 4 Comments

Junior Almanacker Adrian Hammond was delighted with the Crows while his Redlegs suffered a heartbreaking loss.

AFLM Round 12 – Adelaide v St Kilda: ‘Your Saints didn’t do very well last night’

June 12, 2017 by 4 Comments

With no joy in Round 12 for Yvette Wroby’s Saints, she let the universe point her to a happier place. The universe, friends and family (and Yamazaki Whiskey) did the job.

Round 12 Preview – Scott a lot to say

June 9, 2017 by 4 Comments

Round 12 kicks off tonight with the Grand Final replay which will be a cracker. The Socceroos will also be playing a pivotal game tonight against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Round 11 Preview – The Fight for Fair

June 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Sal previews Round 11 that kicks off tonight with a clash between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn. Looks like it will be an exciting round of football.

Round 9 – Brisbane v Adelaide: Perfect Timing

May 27, 2017 by 1 Comment

The Crows returned to form last week with a massive win over the hapless Brisbane Lions.