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A New South Welshman, supporting a West Australian team, living in South Australia, formerly studying in Germany. Unashamedly a Freo fan (and member!). Budding writer, and do a bit of live-blogging.
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The penultimate round of football is done and dusted, with plenty of drama and some sad farewells.
Match result: North Melbourne have returned to form in devastating style, pummeling Port Adelaide by 86 points on Saturday night in a match where key forward Ben Brown kicked ten goals.
Match result: The Brisbane Lions are on top of the ladder after a thrilling one-point win over Geelong. Charlie Cameron kicked five goals.
What a weird weekend of football. I could be sad that Fremantle’s season is effectively over, I could be amused by the impressive efforts of Essendon, North or GWS put into losing, or I could be enthused at the prospect of continued uncertainty around finals positioning. A fortnight of 2019 footy remains for ten teams.
Match result: The West Coast Eagles have survived an almightly scare from the Adelaide Crows to win by ten points in the final match of Round 21.
Match result: The Western Bulldogs have given their AFL finals chances a huge boost, smashing Essendon by 104 points at Marvel Stadium.
Match result: Brisbane have boosted their hopes of a top-two season finish by thumping Gold Coast by 91 points in their AFL derby at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Well, my tipping went awfully, but what a weekend of footy that was. Some cracking games in there, along with a dollop of controversy and upset. Here’s the rankings.
Match result: The Collingwood Magpies have shaken off a spell of bad form to record a dominant 69-point win over Gold Coast on Sunday.
Match result: Adelaide’s victory wasn’t all their own way, but they did enough in the end against an admirable St Kilda outfit, victorious by 22 points.
I’m back in the saddle after an amazing trip to Asia (a land in which I am thankfully not known to the populace as a Freo fan)!
Match result: In a tight and enthralling contest, the St Kilda Saints have come out on top by 19 points to deliver Brett Ratten his second consecutive win as St Kilda caretaker coach.
Match result: Carlton have beaten Adelaide by 27 at the MCG, in a superb performance on a Saturday afternoon.
Nine games of footy makes for a good weekend. Also, apparently, makes for a hard-to-tip weekend.
Sunday afternoon football begins at Marvel Stadium, as a struggling St Kilda Saints host the injury-hit Richmond Tigers. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:10pm (AEST).
GMBHA Stadium hosts Friday night footy as Round 15 with a clash between the Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:20pm (AEST).
Rejoice, for the bye rounds are over! Let’s get into some rankings.
Sunday afternoon football takes us to Marvel Stadium, as an inconsistent Western Bulldogs outfit host a Collingwood side fresh off controversy. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3:20pm AEST.
The bye weeks continue. There were a couple of good games at the weekend, it’ll be nice to have a full suite of nine games back. Just one week to go.
Saturday night footy takes us to Marvel Stadium, as the Carlton Blues host the Western Bulldogs. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:25pm (AEST).
Team on the rise? The Giants strike me as a team that’s been on the verge of the maximum rise for a while and hasn’t capitalised.
Although, their talent is still impressive, and the fact that they’ve been unable to capitalise means they’re a challenge. And Ross does like a challenge.
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO
Nein, danke. I’d rather not.
I don’t see what Scott would offer, plus I’d prefer we go with someone untried – not a coach that quit a club less than four months back.
Ross Lyon, the Bell tolls for thee
And your favourite day, too!
A diplomatic Ross Lyon reflects on his Freo coaching career
You seen Hardie’s comments this afternoon? Jeez, they’re harsh.
Ross Lyon, the Bell tolls for thee
Yup. This is your favourite day in history.
A diplomatic Ross Lyon reflects on his Freo coaching career
Oooh, it appears Ross doesn’t agree with the decision (but respects it!, of course).
I’m also noticing a fair bit of sadness through the lads – Walters, Luke Ryan, Wilson and Brad Hill have all posted on Instagram signifying their appreciation for Ross.
Ross Lyon, the Bell tolls for thee
The whole time I’ve followed this sport, Ross has been the coach of Freo. So this is a bit strange for me.
If I’m honest, I’m not surprised he’s gone, but I’m pretty surprised about the timing.
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO
Wowee. That’s stunning.
My phone doesn’t usually blow up with a heap of messages in a short period whilst I’m at work, but I’ve just had five friends and my dad all tell me the same news!
This is a huge surprise. I thought he’d just about secured his job for next year.
I’m only hoping that we get a new coach bounce this week; it’ll be my first Freo game I’ve ever attending without Lyon as coach.
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO
Ah, right you are. Blame it on Sunday night writing brain.
2019 AFL Power Rankings: Round 22
Last week I hated the Doggies, this week I hate Richmond! Hah.
2019 AFL Power Rankings: Round 22
It was good for the nostalgia, your holiness, but I prefer our current look.
Five talking points from AFL Round 22
That’s an awful decision, jeez.
'You are joking!': Jack Riewoldt furious after being pinged under 'the Toby Greene rule'
We also won the disposals by 70-odd touches, contested footy by 55 and had 14 more clearances. A pretty humiliating loss tbh.
Five talking points from AFL Round 22
I should’ve listened to you, and definitely should’ve tipped the Doggies this week. I can assure you they’re gonna get a boost in the power rankings this week. However fruitless the rankings are, I’ve had them too low for a while now.
Five talking points from AFL Round 22
Harry never went personal, Pete?! That dude epitomised the personal attack, hah. Anywho, we should just be glad him and his push-ups are long gone.
Carlton veteran Dale Thomas announces AFL retirement
Enjoy the game, Macca. You’ve (unintentionally) picked an unexpected beauty to go and see.
I’m headed to Freo’s clash here next weekend – only seen us win once in Adelaide so hoping we can play spoiler to Port. I’m going with a Port supporting mate, so I damn hope so.
Carlton veteran Dale Thomas announces AFL retirement
Pretty sure Harry was banned, dunno about good old Matty.
Carlton veteran Dale Thomas announces AFL retirement
I’m blogging the Lions’ game tomorrow arvo, and yeah, it’s weird comprehending that it’s second versus first. Gonna be a fun one to blog!
Melbourne Demons vs Sydney Swans: AFL Friday night forecast
Heading along to the Lions game tomorrow, Paul? Surely this is one you’d wanna be at!
Melbourne Demons vs Sydney Swans: AFL Friday night forecast
Infamous poster, more like it, Col. Man, those were weird times on the site.
Carlton veteran Dale Thomas announces AFL retirement
I like to think I’m still cool. :crying:
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 22
Jordan, you’re tipping the Bombers, eh? Interesting.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 22
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 22
Yeah, Pete, gotta say you haven’t reallllly got much of the moral high ground in this one.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 22
I’m a popular guy today, it seems. Multiple people wanting my opinion.
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO