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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…
Yep, I think you needed a loss, and the bye was good timing.
Are Carlton poised to make a fairytale run through September?
Good points. I believe Naughton is generally overrated, but plenty are big on him. And there’s very few I’d swap Weightmore for, in that role.
Has Luke Beveridge made the most of the Western Bulldogs' talent, or is he all smoke and mirrors?
Yep.
Has Luke Beveridge made the most of the Western Bulldogs' talent, or is he all smoke and mirrors?
Phenomenal free kick differential their way in that finals series, that built as it went on.
Has Luke Beveridge made the most of the Western Bulldogs' talent, or is he all smoke and mirrors?
He’s certainly capable of the bizarre in his exchanges.
Has Luke Beveridge made the most of the Western Bulldogs' talent, or is he all smoke and mirrors?
I’m a big believer in these guys having a shelf life.
Has Luke Beveridge made the most of the Western Bulldogs' talent, or is he all smoke and mirrors?
Perhaps I just have higher standards for them? It’s something of a surprise to find most supporters don’t.
Polish up your big screens, because a classic round of AFL footy is coming
If I was a Melbourne supporter, I’d be disappointed to be sitting there, that’s for sure. But I suppose one flag in almost 60 years is plenty.
Polish up your big screens, because a classic round of AFL footy is coming
Melbourne are in no man’s land Billy, and not much better than bog average. Last nine games, won five and lost four, with three of those wins by 4, 1 and 4 points. I must have missed all the domination. It certainly didn’t happen against Brisbane where they were comprehensively outplayed, but they are the great wins when you somehow sneak away with an undeserved four points!
Polish up your big screens, because a classic round of AFL footy is coming
Ha. I’ve actually seen it myself!
Polish up your big screens, because a classic round of AFL footy is coming
Yep, Jackson was very good at a pivotal point in that GF, but had minimal impact last year.
Yes, but you don’t need a Grundy as injury insurance, just need to find a solid contributor.
Don't waste the time or money - ruckmen are the most overrated stock in the AFL
I just wouldn’t. Rookie list or bring one in from another club when you need it.
Don't waste the time or money - ruckmen are the most overrated stock in the AFL
Yep, I agree with this.
Don't waste the time or money - ruckmen are the most overrated stock in the AFL
Not much difference between Max’s form in 2021 winning the flag and 2019 when they won four games. So I don’t agree that his dominance won them that flag. A ruckman is just a ruckman, regardless of how good they are (and he is obviously exceptional).
Don't waste the time or money - ruckmen are the most overrated stock in the AFL
Pittonet is a classic example of what I’m talking about. On Hawthorn’s list for 4-5 years for a handful of games from memory, maybe some injuries. More than competant ruckman that costs very little and can spend the money elsewhere in more vital positions.
Don't waste the time or money - ruckmen are the most overrated stock in the AFL
You got me there Don. Darcy and Witts with two finals between them in 18 combined seasons has really shown me up.
Don't waste the time or money - ruckmen are the most overrated stock in the AFL
I stand with Grant on this one, certainly.
Don't waste the time or money - ruckmen are the most overrated stock in the AFL
Fascinating, isn’t it.
The Suns botch another coaching exit after hanging Stuart Dew out to dry
Why should any club supporter care about “seeing Australian rules football expand”?
Does a 50yo St Kilda supporter, having never seen their team win a flag, care about expanding into places where no-cares about the game?
The Suns botch another coaching exit after hanging Stuart Dew out to dry
Yep, good call. We’ve been denied a truly great contest with no Archer. Hopefully Wood can add some spice, although I’m very surprised they’ve dropped Tongue for him instead of Robinson.
Last test, Tongue got Warner, Khawaja, Smith, Warner, Smith, and bowled some very dangerous balls and made us look uncomfortable.
Robinson got Labuschagne, Lyon, Hazlewood, Green and Carey.
Tongue went for a few more runs, but not egregiously so, and they’ve got plenty of bowlers that can contain. The wrong call.
Bazball is entertaining, hypocritical, enthralling, delusional, glorious, self-righteous ... and destined to fail in Ashes
Yep, a massive factor.
Bazball is entertaining, hypocritical, enthralling, delusional, glorious, self-righteous ... and destined to fail in Ashes
The main weakness of Bazball batting, as we’ve seen in the first two tests, is that it gives strong opposition too much time to win the match.
Australia has the #2, 3, 4 and 7 ranked batsmen in the world, and by batting roughly 75 overs an innings, England is giving us 300 overs to control the game.
Bazball is entertaining, hypocritical, enthralling, delusional, glorious, self-righteous ... and destined to fail in Ashes
Huge game for the Crows. A top four spot is there for them if they win it.
Have Collingwood and Port peaked too early? The smokies that are timing their run to September
I must admit, I think if ever there is a year where the flag won’t come from 5th-8th, it’s this year. I just don’t think they’re good enough.
Have Collingwood and Port peaked too early? The smokies that are timing their run to September
Yep, agree on all points there, particularly around the Dogs and what an unusual ladder that was.
Are Carlton poised to make a fairytale run through September?