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It's only Round 1. They were expected to slide. You're just being too salty. Yes, I can hear the comments that it is far…
A more important role than that of the Prime Minister, according to John Howard. This is not a debate on Steve Smith's future as…
Wow. Shaun "I love to have a beer with Boof" Marsh. I now view the re-selection of Shaun Marsh as a cross between the…
How Wednesday's selection meeting should have, could have transpired Teleconference Hohns (Chair): Trevor here, how are you Chappelli and Boof? How about we get…
This week it appears the world is pretty much all about Richmond. All-Australian captain, best goal, best coach, Brownlow medallist. All the wash-up from…
Trent Cotchin was going hard for the footy, but the general pattern of adjudication from the 2017 Match Review Panel suggests this is a…
I was heading up the Hume on Saturday morning to watch the Swans take on Carlton when Dad sent me a text, informing me…
I must admit I have tuned out from the rugby the last couple of months. I was so confused and lost on the timing,…
Coming into Indigenous round this week, it's fascinating to revisit Buddy Franklin's charge up the all-time goal-kicking ranks. He needs just four more goals…
As iconic Aussie movie the Castle celebrates 20 years this week, the time period resonates very closely with the advent of professional rugby. Here…
With the season already two rounds down, and already being April, it's clear the AFL have ticked some boxes over the last couple of…
Being in a state of bewilderment following Friday night footy, I have turned to The Roar for solace. Read on if you are a…
Yesterday legendary rugby writer Spiro Zavos joined the "five into four" debate in respect to the future of Australian involvement in the Super Rugby…
Mitch and Shaun are back. I will immediately get the 'I told you so' - directed to the National Selection Panel - off my…
On Saturday night, the Canberra Raiders hosted the Newcastle Knights at their traditional homeland, Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan. The game was far from memorable,…
Over the last week or so, two gentlemen have been selected for their respective positions, causing a fair share of ripples in the process.…
The touring squad to India has left a sour taste in my mouth. It genuinely looked like the selectors had turned the corner with…
Yesterday was the final straw. I am now taking a level of assumption that anyone could be Chairman of Selectors and do a better…
Donald Trump showed this week that you can be many things - but above all if you are willing to fight and grapple and…
Rod Marsh is signing off in style as chair of the current selection panel, with the selection of Joe Mennie for the first Test…
Hartley very unlucky over the last five years.
Why don’t we just pick NSW for the rest of the summer?
Great re-telling of a fascinating story!
In Melbourne, 80 years ago, when captain Bradman did the unexpected
Cheers Dizzy love your work as always too.
DIZZY: Marsh brothers to answer critics in first Test
Dizzy – I am intererested in the thoughts with having to have an all-rounder at 6? Shouldn’t we be looking at cementing a strong batting six? I thought the 5th bowling option in Sri Lanka was horribly under-utilised. While I agree M Marsh is a very promising bowler, he is not quite there yet for front-line action.
DIZZY: Marsh brothers to answer critics in first Test
Article title refers to India on the horizon – and picks Handsombe who isn’t even keeping for his state!
Yesterday I wrote we need to forget the all-rounder and focus on settling a top 6. Herein lies the problem – you are picking Faulkner at 6 with a first class average of 31.
The other interesting aspect, Nathan Lyon is a very good spinner working as a stock bowler with 3 quicks. He is not a strike bowler and we need to think how to utilise this with India. We actually don’t have too many good spinners out there if Jon Holland is our third best and has out mistake in the past going there with underdone and out of their depth second and third tweakers?
If you look at the all-rounder spot in Sri Lanka, it was a waste as the third seamer was rarely used.
You noted Cam Ferguson scored a ton and ‘is a sign of the type of form he is in’ – what about Burns against NSW?!?!
Siddle has not had a 5 wicket haul in more than three years – clock must be ticking.
With India on the horizon, here's how Australia's Test side should line up
Wilson – as a Swans fan I think Mitchell is a great pick up for the Hawks – but Sam Mitchell he is not. Certainly great in tight player but lacks S Mitchell’s skills of both feet.
AFL trade rumours: Five big questions we need answered
Jim completely agree solid trade
RATE THE TRADE: Tom Mitchell a Hawk for first-round pick
G-fox – yes she did – went to an elderly relative (I asked same question myself!)
All Dogs go to heaven: Swanning it up at the Big Dance
Cheers PD – and congrats! Dale Morris was an absolute rock on Saturday. JJ was certainly a ball butcherer on the weekend.
All Dogs go to heaven: Swanning it up at the Big Dance
Thanks Jim – agree about the passengers – but the pleasing thing as you noted is that most of those guys are first-year players and will be better for the experience. Grundy, Rampe and Kennedy enormous. I really liked the Naismith Nankervis ruck combo through the season – they complement each other so well – and it will be interesting to see if they can hang onto big Toby.
All Dogs go to heaven: Swanning it up at the Big Dance
PD – awesome stuff you must be nervous! Good luck for Saturday
The game's greatest entertainers
Cheers mate it did read as a Stadium member not happy with the infiltration of riff raff 🙂 On the stupid clackers – my father does not come to the footy now purely because of those!
Battle of the Bridge? Sydney derby? Call it what you will, it was rubbish!
Stuart – interesting thoughts.
Couple of things to challenge – the surface was appalling – if you went on the ground after the game (by the sounds of it you would have fled your fellow man or stayed in the comfy confines of the Members Bar), patches in the ground had been filled with sand, and then spray painted green! Both sides were slipping and sliding everywhere.
Secondly, your dream of a prelim at ANZ is dashed as Spotless is hosting. That is a fair indictment on what the AFL thinks of ANZ.
I absolutely agree with you about the ‘doof doof’ music and match day entertainers. It is a growing indictment and Americanisation on the game, but has also transended to league and union. The crowd should be the voice.
I can assure you there were some pretty annoyed Swans fans there – and sorry that you felt the game was a bit too corporatised in the ANZ Member’s stand. Fair play GWS, they pounded us.
Battle of the Bridge? Sydney derby? Call it what you will, it was rubbish!
Heeney’s first final and not everyone will fire. Was at the game and misery 🙂
Sydney, don't mention the F word
Tom – thanks – my point re Rohan and Lloyd was that in their development they should be now making meaningful contributions in the pressure of fiinals – 60-100 gamers, The young guys that have come into the group (Aliir Aliir, Papley and Hewett) generally held up ok.
Sydney, don't mention the F word
Winston – would love your opinion on Dean Towers if you hate watching Mills play 🙂
This is the best AFL Rising Star crop we've ever seen
Ryan – other point of note is that Callum Mills has never played half-back in junior footy – adds to his incredible debut year.
This is the best AFL Rising Star crop we've ever seen
Typo fail – ten goals up !
Dear Gill - it's Father's Day, and there is no footy on the TV!
Don it will feel weird not having Ross Lyon coaching a team to kick seven goals for a game, 5 of which are in the third quarter, and still win ?
Dear Gill - it's Father's Day, and there is no footy on the TV!
Gecko I feel your pain – I’m a better dad when I’m watching and my side are team goals up ?
Dear Gill - it's Father's Day, and there is no footy on the TV!
Love it – Joe Mennie is the Brad Wigney or Shane George?
Why don’t we just pick NSW for the rest of the summer?