It was only six weeks ago the AFL was gloating about its international appeal when former NFL punter turned podcaster Pat McAfee tweeted his…
It was only six weeks ago the AFL was gloating about its international appeal when former NFL punter turned podcaster Pat McAfee tweeted his…
Run-and-carry players are more valuable than ever in modern AFL's tight defensive structures. Few footballers are more dangerous when offered a skerrick of space…
Cast your mind back to July 25, 2010, Round 17 of the AFL season, a spectacular sunny Sunday afternoon at the MCG and a…
In recent years, Irish players have become increasingly common in the AFL since the initial few who were brave enough to leave the emerald…
This Sunday at 3:15pm will be a defining moment for the future of the Melbourne Demons Football Club. 2012 has been a tumultuous season…
When I write about sport, I usually don't enjoy writing in such a negative manner. But sometimes, a negative opinion is necessary. I'll only…
With Budget Night having come and gone this week I'm sure sports fans of all persuasions are interested in whether the Federal Government has…
It was the people's chance to farewell Jim Stynes, but it only took two people to capture the impact the Irishman had on Australia.…
It's really saying something when the GWS Giants, the league's newest collection of untested rookies, has had a better start to the year than…
Since the days of the spirited Jim Stynes and the loose larrikin that is Spider Everitt, the AFL has been lacking in quality, charismatic…
Since the days of the spirited Jim Stynes and the loose larrikin that is Spider Everitt, the AFL has been lacking in quality, charismatic…
Since the days of the spirited Jim Stynes and the loose larrikin that is Spider Everitt, the AFL has been lacking in quality, charismatic…
Only two weeks ago the Melbourne AFL club was immersed by an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Jim Stynes, the greatest hero of a…
Only two weeks ago the Melbourne AFL club was immersed by an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Jim Stynes, the greatest hero of a…
Only two weeks ago the Melbourne AFL club was immersed by an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Jim Stynes, the greatest hero of a…
Of course I knew Jim Stynes, the footballer, and Jim Stynes, the Reach co-founder. But before this Jim and I were mates. I originally…
Melbourne's 41-point loss to Brisbane was disappointing, but not because it didn't honour Jim Stynes. There is no doubt that Jimmy Stynes had a…
In his highly acclaimed book Moneyball, writer Michael Lewis showed how sometimes you can win, or at least be competitive, by focusing on the…
Jim Stynes' death has taught all of us what it actually means to realise one's talent. Normally I would use this space to write…
Greg Norman, after failing to clinch the 1996 US Masters title from a seemingly unloseable position, said "the sun will come up tomorrow." While…
The Melbourne Football Club, its staff, players and supporters, the AFL and the wider community were all saddened to hear the devastating news that…
Before the media adopted Jim Stynes as their archetypal hero, he was already a champion. Now, as we reflect on his premature exit, he…
Today, we lost one of the true gentlemen of this world, Jim Stynes. The former Melbourne great who laced his boots up in VFL/AFL264…
Outspoken former AFL player Jason Akermanis has been dumped by a radio station and savaged by the public for saying Jim Stynes had a…
Outspoken former AFL player Jason Akermanis has been dumped by a radio station and savaged by the public for saying Jim Stynes had a…
Outspoken former AFL player Jason Akermanis has been dumped by a radio station and savaged by the public for saying Jim Stynes had a…
It was only six weeks ago the AFL was gloating about its international appeal when former NFL punter turned podcaster Pat McAfee tweeted his…
2020
We’re talking about a player who first kicked an AFL ball in 2014, then debuted at a professional level just two years…(more)