Monthly Archives: April 2012

History of Football’s Knuckle-Men: Ern “Snowy” Lumsden

by The Iron Sock

In a new series of historical articles, we will be exploring the lives and times of some of the hardest men to have played the game of Australian Rules football.  And given it is ANZAC Round, … Continue reading

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Baptism of Fire

By The Iron Sock

To say there was a lot of white noise and fury out there last week regarding Buckley’s coaching appointment is one of the gravest understatements since Neville Chamberlain predicted ‘peace for our time’ in 1938.  More … Continue reading

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The Demons, a thorn in Richmond’s side

By The Holy Boot

 

Football experts and punters alike have this week selected Richmond to defeat Melbourne as though it is a ‘fait accompli.’ The AFL’s official tipping competition has Richmond as a 93% chance of winning. To many, … Continue reading

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The Gospel of St Gary

By The Iron Sock

We all know the story of Easter.  After Jesus died on the cross and was unceremoniously shoved into a cave by his mates he emerged days later as a delicious chocolate rabbit.

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