The Foxtel TV Guide describes Carlton vs. Collingwood as the greatest rivalry in Australian sports. The description is not meant ironically. There was a time where presumably…… Read more “‘Carlton vs. Collingwood’ (And Other Things That Used To Matter)”
The AFL must save Joel Selwood and his kin from themselves
Call it ducking. Call it a lowering of the centre of gravity. Call it evading a tackle. Call it a shoulder shrug. Call it whatever you will.…… Read more “The AFL must save Joel Selwood and his kin from themselves”
Football as Lance Franklin’s Stage
The one time I met Lance Franklin I didn’t say anything to him and I don’t think he knew that I was there. It was a couple…… Read more “Football as Lance Franklin’s Stage”
Revelling in the maestro Shaun Burgoyne’s AFL greatness
There is already little doubt Shaun Burgoyne is a future member of the Australian football hall of fame. This season, any lingering case against will be extinguished.…… Read more “Revelling in the maestro Shaun Burgoyne’s AFL greatness”
A Guide to Writing Your Jack Watts Story
Twenty-two Jack Watts articles were published in the last year. Most will cover a brief run of form at former club Melbourne and his eventual trade to…… Read more “A Guide to Writing Your Jack Watts Story”
The Sydney Swans are now so boring nobody considers them a premiership threat
Sydney is, fundamentally, a boring football team. Not for the way they play, which can be quite exciting. Lance Franklin plays for the Sydney Swans, and one…… Read more “The Sydney Swans are now so boring nobody considers them a premiership threat”
“I’m 5’7″ and Have Limited Athletic Ability” – An Interview with Jack Higgins.
Last week, American university student Jack Higgins had a glut of new followers on Twitter. A cursory search led him to realise some fans had mistaken him…… Read more ““I’m 5’7″ and Have Limited Athletic Ability” – An Interview with Jack Higgins.”
Phenom, Disappointment, Inspiration: The Many Lives of Trent Cotchin
Trent Cotchin has already lived more football lives than seems healthy or reasonable. Initially, he was the saviour, a young phenom tasked with piecing a broken club…… Read more “Phenom, Disappointment, Inspiration: The Many Lives of Trent Cotchin”
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