Monthly Archives: July 2011

Match Preview: Pies v Bombers

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

By The Winger There have been many changes and developments since ANZAC Day. There’s been the Carbon Tax and Julia Gillard’s popularity continuing to plummet, the birth of Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom’s baby, and volcanic ash clouds disrupting flights … Continue reading →

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“If it doesn’t matter who wins or loses, why do we keep score?”

Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

By The Football Tragic

I’m quoting the great Vince Lombardi in the headline here, a genius of football in the United States and extremely quotable. This stemmed from my sister in law who indicated that it didn’t matter that Essendon … Continue reading →

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Carlton and the Hanging Judge

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

By The Iron Sock

Two factors were influential in Melbourne’s suburban settlement patterns in the mid-19th century: one was topography, the other was wealth.  Melbourne’s commerce and industry developed around Queen’s Wharf and its immediate surrounds, which meant all economic … Continue reading →

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The Make A Wish ‘Angels’

Posted on July 26, 2011 by nick

By Nick Maxwell

Tomorrow morning, I am heading to Brooklyn to meet the team from Make A Wish Foundation, Portland. Actually, I should explain first….

About 4 years ago I met Gail Jaensch, head of MAW Portland. At first it … Continue reading →

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St.Kilda F.C…..where is the love?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

By The Holy Boot

Before I start, I wish to make it known that this article is in no way meant to disrespect the St.Kilda football club, but merely attempts to outline the reasons why they are not … Continue reading →

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HIgh Performance Barracking Program

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

By The Sheriff

Hi. I’m The Sheriff. You may remember me from such self-help books as “Transform your man-den into a mai-den magnet”, “The 30 day Mullet Challenge” and “Smart Invest-ahhhhhhhh – The Moneymaking Masseuse”.

Today I’m here to tell … Continue reading →

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Round 18 Review

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

By The Stats Man

St Kilda 127 defeated Adelaide 24

Key stat: Adelaide had just 35 inside-50s and kicked a goal 8.6 per cent of the time once inside 50.

Comment: The Crows’ kicking inside 50 was woeful, while the … Continue reading →

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VFL Report round 16

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

By Megan Hustwaite

Can make it, can shape it.

That sums up Box Hill and the VFL top eight.

The Hawks kept their finals hopes alive on Saturday with a 57-point upset win over the Northern Bullants at Box Hill … Continue reading →

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A true history of political football

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

by The Iron Sock

Today we live in a truly historic era, by which I mean we live in a period in which history and nostalgia have become commodities that enjoy unprecedented cultural currency.   Books and documentaries covering anything … Continue reading →

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CARLTON TEAM OF THE DECADE

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

By The Forward Scout

B: Andrew McKay, Stephen Silvagni, Simon Beaumont

HB: Heath Scotland, Bret Thornton, Bryce Gibbs

C: Nick Stevens, Anthony Koutoufides, Craig Bradley

HF: Matthew Lappin, Lance Whitnall, Jarrad Waite

F: Eddie Betts, Brendan Fevola, Andrew Walker

R: … Continue reading →

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