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Footy tragic. Dockers diehard. No claim to expertise - just gut-feeling and passion.
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When I started this supporter series there was only one person I knew I would interview, and the rest I’d figured out along the…
Since my last instalment, Suncorp released their 2019 Australian Youth Confidence Report, which revealed that nearly 50 per cent of girls are moving away…
Amidst the furore of Gillon McLachlan’s press conference regarding crowd behaviour, a little nugget – or rather a sizeable turd – slipped past the…
It’s been a week since 53,034 people packed Adelaide Oval for the AFLW grand final and I’m ready to carry on with my list…
I have a shameful secret to admit. And it’s not about that time I may or may not have posted a bulging eye emoji…
Now that the gripping conclusion to Fremantle’s season has passed, I figured it was time to get back to Carnage’s story. To quickly recap,…
I'm back with a two-part edition of the supporter series for your reading pleasure. This edition comes after lively negotiations with the man of…
When I was too young to know any better I tried long distance dating. Unfortunately it turned out the other person in the equation…
As an unapologetically one-eyed Dockers supporter I never thought I'd debase myself by interviewing an Eagles fan, but in the spirit of last weekend's…
Here's the first interview in Downsey's Supporter Series, where she ‘shoots at goal' with fellow footy supporters about their beloved teams. Of course, as…
There’s even a few people who misguidedly call themselves “Freo supporters” who are suggesting him.
Oh, get off it, DKMAF. People can throw out names to consider without being belittled, and copping elitist garbage like that.
Misguidedly… ‘Cos you hold the rights to determine what a supporter is or isn’t. And don’t throw dictionary definitions at me like language isn’t nuanced.
For the record, have considered Sumich, but determined he’s likely not a good choice based on commentary on sites like this; which is all I can draw from not being in any kind of inner or even outer sanctum. However, wouldn’t patronise to those who determined differently.
Ross Lyon, the Bell tolls for thee
It couldn’t be possible that the board would be looking at this round as Hale’s training run?!?
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO
Mmmmm, I surprisingly came across a reasonable source today who claimed that a move back to Melbourne has been a talking point for the Lyon family lately.
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO
He has spoken, and while quite sarcastic, he’s also being uncharacteristically playful. I think I’m finding that more disconcerting than Lyon’s sacking.
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO
Who suggested putting a red and green chevron into the current design? Was that you Don? I like that idea.
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO
Even then I think it’s reasonable to wonder whether Lyon’s game plan is a contributing factor.
Prioritising effort over skill, heavy tackling, harder fought contests around the ball at ground level, grind footy. Does this play style wear on the body more? Particularly bodies of players at the very start or end of their careers, or with prior injury history?
The AFL coaching massacre isn't done yet
Lyon won’t be leaving Fremantle unless he wants to. He seems to have the board and players staunchly on his side.
He’s been let off the hook with people pointing the finger at players or assistant coaches for poor performances.
The AFL coaching massacre isn't done yet
“I personally think I’ve never been a better package”…
Does he think he’s promoting himself on Tinder?! Who says that about themselves?! Totally delusional.
'I've never coached better': Ross Lyon
Brilliant stuff. I’ll miss my footy girls once the season concludes and wind-ups are had 🙁
The girls of grassroots footy part two: The newbies
I was standing for the players not Lyon, and I reckon most of the crowd too.
Five talking points from AFL Round 20
Absolutely agree. I’m not great with numbers but when I seek them out it’s to understand a player, a team, the game better, and I appreciate the efforts of the unpaid stats addicts out there who put it all together for us.
McGowan was way off the mark…
Footy fans aren't worthy of access to stats? Give us a spell, AFL
Lyon didn’t life them. Sandilands did. He delivered an impassioned speech just before they ran into the ground.
Lyon couldn’t rouse a fart with a hot curry.
Five talking points from AFL Round 20
Can’t wait to see the ‘haven’t we heard enough about this’ crew get triggered all over again when The Australian Dream comes out…
No excuse to boo Goodes
I guess it’s still wrong to boo both for discriminatory reasons even though the scale of the boo’ing and personal harm have differing levels of severity. Hmmm.
No excuse to boo Goodes
Macca, I’m not trying to dispute you with this question I’m going to ask. I’m just trying to piece together your line of reasoning for labelling the boo’ing hypocritical.
I ‘think’ I understand that it’s hypocritical to criticise the boo’ing of Goodes but support the boo’ing of Ablett because both are for discriminatory reasons (Goodes’ race; Ablett’s faith).
Both did one thing that others considered offensive (the war cry v the like of Folau’s post) and offered explanations that their intentions weren’t malicious.
What I wonder though, is it really fair to put the boo’ing of these two into the same category when Ablett’s religion is a choice that is changeable? And also, that his religious choice isn’t a source of chronic discrimination for him and other Australian Christians?
Or are you not trying to do that?
I’m not being combative. Just unsure and seeking clarity.
No excuse to boo Goodes
Be that as it may I keep getting something new from the comments, like penguin’s above.
The Final Quarter: An opportunity for education and empowerment
No he didn’t “gesture some kind of violent act” after she “said something that upset him”.
It’s also interesting that you wrap up a racist slur as “something that upset him” – you just revealed yourself there.
Goodes reacted to a racist slur. Security responded. Later, when Goodes discovered she was 13 years old (not having had time in the moment to check her birth certificate), he called for calm.
Just watch the documentary… *ugh*
Uncomfortable as it might be, all sports fans should watch The Final Quarter
I was fortunate to attend the Perth premiere and there was a Q&A afterwards.
Headland spoke well, but Tanya Hosch and Colleen Hayward (Colleen chimed in from the audience) were brilliant. Darling committed a significant portion of the film’s income to the Aboriginal Players Group in the hopes that increased diversity in the management of the AFL would also create positive change.
Past Aboriginal players in the audience were asked to stand and it was obvious how united they were with Goodes.
As a side note, I was a little over excited when I spotted Dale Kickett and Troy Cook.
Uncomfortable as it might be, all sports fans should watch The Final Quarter
I suspect many will find it too hard to admonish themselves and so they’ll find another stupid way to rationalise and reconcile their behaviour.
Uncomfortable as it might be, all sports fans should watch The Final Quarter
Huh? He didn’t perform a war dance at a child.
The media and public’s distortion of the truth is what this documentary highlights, and your comment perfectly illustrates why it needed to be made.
Uncomfortable as it might be, all sports fans should watch The Final Quarter
DF wanted Neale around and backed him in. Ideally we’d have kept Neale and recruited Hogan.
As it stands, Hogan is essential to our forward structure, hence why it hurts to have him out, even if he’s not kicking goals when he’s in. But, we’re yet to find a suitable replacement for Neale – I’d try Blakeley next.
Needed Lobb, who’s developing reasonably well, for ruck and forward options.
But, none of that equates to Neale. I’ve always said he’s as good as Fyfe because he’s a sure bet. He puts in good numbers every round of every season.
Thriving culture the key to clubs’ success
Spewing to miss this game. What a top ending!
Pies go berserk after epic last-quarter comeback stuns the Eagles
Don, for the less discerning of us, how would you describe Lyon’s game style in the early days versus the rebuild?
Fremantle sacks Ross Lyon and CEO