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I've never heard a conversation about footy or cricket that I haven't wanted to join in immediately. If you disagree with me, you'll be made to work very hard to change my mind!
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Has there ever been a team more “quietly” unbeaten and on top of the ladder, like Geelong this year? The Cats are a game…
Bevo loves playing VFL players in the AFL and in many ways, he is this era's Kevin Sheedy, except a poor man’s version of him.
The team is focused on the wrong things, over-coaching, and taking away players instinct - and it’s a hard lesson to pay.
Brisbane has started the season poorly, and different theories abound as to why - but is it nearly time to look for a new coach?
Essendon has redefined mediocrity for over two decades now - forever middle-of-the-road, seducing themselves into thinking they are better than they are.
It’s good to have the footy back, of course, but why does the AFL have to make it so hard for us to love…
The 2024 AFL season is here! Not officially - no, the first bounce of the season proper isn’t for another few weeks, but The…
The race that stops the nation is upon us again. Every horse in the Melbourne Cup has reasons they can win, and reasons they…
Those who want to have a really big collect on Australia’s greatest race, without risking too much, have to look at the exotic bets.
Melbourne Cup day is here again, and it’s never anything less than exciting. The Cup itself will of course be full of drama and…
The World’s Richest Greyhound Race, The Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase, returns to Wentworth Park on Friday October 13, where the winner will walk away…
Many will ask whether Brisbane can stop Collingwood in the Grand Final on Saturday, but given the Lions have beaten the Pies six times…
Melbourne are now breathing rarefied air, or eating mouthfuls of dirt to put it more accurately, by becoming the first club to suffer back-to-back…
Brayden Maynard got his man, and lived to tell the tale. The Maynard-Angus Brayshaw incident has been well-documented, and became one of the biggest…
Every year we wonder if a team can win the premiership from outside the top four, and almost every year we are denied. This…
Back in February, Essendon’s biggest media cheerleader, Mark Robinson, wrote an article in the Herald Sun entitled “Zach Merrett the uncompromising captain Essendon needed”…
Luke Beveridge is contracted as Western Bulldogs coach until the end of 2025, for reasons that defy comprehension. He was extended beyond this season…
St Kilda have long been a lightning rod for heartache and pain as far as their supporters are concerned when it comes to finals…
Where to now for Geelong, given their humbling at the hands of Fremantle down at their home fortress? The reigning premiers have won nine…
Two or three times a season a round comes along that is absolutely stacked, with almost every match full of meaning. Round 20 is…
Yeah, I don’t disagree. As I say, let’s commit fully to launching the season outside of Victoria, and I think it would send a great message about how national the competition is.
'Dripping in inequality and stupidity': Footy is back... and so is AFL interference
I’m not sure you have heard me rant about those things Doc, but if we were starting everything from scratch, then absolutely the grand final location would and should be up for debate.
'Dripping in inequality and stupidity': Footy is back... and so is AFL interference
Thanks Naughty, yes, I’m sure there are several other paragraphs we could fill with inconsistencies.
'Dripping in inequality and stupidity': Footy is back... and so is AFL interference
I’ll speak as someone who usually has Walsh the highest of anyone (I had him at 5 last year and 9 this year). I think it’s reasonable for people to have a few doubts given he does often seem to have a cloud about him, and he wasn’t as impactful last year. This year I had players like Nick Daicos, Butters and Curnow go past him in my ratings as well.
The Roar's AFL top 50 players, 20-11: Big Max or Bulldogs giant - who is the AFL's best ruckman?
Absolutely glowing, sounds like he would make a top 50 “February Flyer” list!
The Roar's AFL top 50 players, 30-21: Who should be higher, Dusty or De Goey?
I found it difficult to even shortlist many from the Dons. Average bunch, good fit for an average coach.
The Roar's AFL top 50 players, 30-21: Who should be higher, Dusty or De Goey?
I’d have Larkey ahead of him myself, and while Tex’s numbers and impact were inflated by playing WC twice last year for 19 goals, his last few years really have been superb.
The Roar's AFL top 50 players, 30-21: Who should be higher, Dusty or De Goey?
I think Jack Carroll came in at 51, he was obviously stiff…
The Roar's AFL top 50 players, 30-21: Who should be higher, Dusty or De Goey?
Ouch…
The Roar's AFL top 50 players, 40-31: Is this man the most underrated player in the game?
Thanks Johnny, good to hear from you, but you can follow all our racing action on www.theroarracing.com.au!
I quite liked Daquinsweet Junior as a roughie last year, and he ran well! He certainly loves two miles.
Melbourne Cup Day 2023: tips and previews for every race at Flemington
It’s a worthy point, NH. Since Melbourne’s preliminary final run in 2018, they’ve made one prelim in five seasons despite finishing top four three times. We are entitled to expect better/more, in my opinion, especially given the top end tools they have.
The unfulfilled and wasted dynasty of Simon Goodwin and his Melbourne Demons
Certainly very good points.
The unfulfilled and wasted dynasty of Simon Goodwin and his Melbourne Demons
I think that was the original plan, and also the only way it could remotely work. Some would argue that Grundy was better in the games he played this year than Jackson was for them last year. All very strange.
The unfulfilled and wasted dynasty of Simon Goodwin and his Melbourne Demons
Definitely good points. And it felt like Melbourne should have been as well placed as any of those teams you mention to at least win a second flag. Time does start slipping away quickly, they’ve got a lot of that core group 28 or older going into next year.
The unfulfilled and wasted dynasty of Simon Goodwin and his Melbourne Demons
Yes, I forgot to give Salem a whack in particular. Horrible player now. Feel like Bowey maybe hasn’t gone backwards, but just hasn’t gone forward either? He was pretty solid from day one.
The unfulfilled and wasted dynasty of Simon Goodwin and his Melbourne Demons
Yes, and the amount of players that got squeezed out for more opportunities and more money due to the big ticket deals of Franklin and Tippett.
The unfulfilled and wasted dynasty of Simon Goodwin and his Melbourne Demons
Damning statistics around McDonald. Certainly playing one man short with him out there.
The unfulfilled and wasted dynasty of Simon Goodwin and his Melbourne Demons
Did spend plenty of time at the Crown tables in my younger days, back when we all had more time I daresay. Love it.
'Wanted to hit, wanted to hurt': Brayden Maynard - the guilty man found innocent
You’re talking about that time Cotchin won a contested ball, yes? And comparing it to Maynard running, jumping and charging into an unsuspecting opponent after the ball had left the area?
'Wanted to hit, wanted to hurt': Brayden Maynard - the guilty man found innocent
Agree, it’s impossible to prosecute the case like that, hence why crafty players can get away with it sometimes, as Maynard has done. Played it beautifully.
'Wanted to hit, wanted to hurt': Brayden Maynard - the guilty man found innocent
Shiel should have gone harder and lower, and got Cotchin before Cotchin got him.
'Wanted to hit, wanted to hurt': Brayden Maynard - the guilty man found innocent
Yes, that’s correct. I’m sure he didn’t think he was going to knock him out, but he sure as hell wanted to be physical and rattle him.
'Wanted to hit, wanted to hurt': Brayden Maynard - the guilty man found innocent
Interesting points Murray. Must admit, I’m not worried about other media, just happy to write what I wanted to!
Are Carlton poised to make a fairytale run through September?
Yes, that would be wonderful.
'Dripping in inequality and stupidity': Footy is back... and so is AFL interference