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One Andrew Swallow does the summer make
Posted by JamieJohnstone
- 12 Jan 2012 02:39 PM -  6 Comments
The first pink fingers of dawn break through the long dark footballess night. North have just announced the first intra-club match of the season.
Other clubs either are or soon will be doing the same.
The intra-club is a strange beast. Even more than those stupid NAB Challenge games you have to play once you get turfed out of the NAB Cup proper (I know) it is utterly meaningless.
Yet without... click here to read more...
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GWS - Where Losing Happens
Posted by The Punter
- 12 Jan 2012 10:17 AM - 14 Comments
This year, 2012, shapes as a particularly groundbreaking year for many reasons. A new TV deal, a new schedule, and a new team. There is certainly the promise of a interesting and contentious year.
That new team, Greater Western Sydney, will be particularly groundbreaking. Venturing into Australia's toughest sporting market, the AFL is determined to ensure GWS succeed, and they have the resources and willpower to ensure it will happen.
Just like the Gold Coast Suns before them, GWS are taking a long-term approach. But it would appear they are taking that long-term focus to an entirely new level.
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Merry Christmas BigFooty People!
Posted by Chief
- 25 Dec 2011 03:54 PM - 1 Comment
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The Cult of Youth
Posted by The Punter
- 09 Dec 2011 10:10 AM - 27 Comments
Next week, two All-Australians will be overlooked for spots on AFL lists in favour of younger, inferior players.
One of them will be overlooked for reasons that have very little to do with football. Brendan Fevola could still be of high value to an AFL club, but his history of off-field troubles, mean he is a large risk to the fabric of any playing group. This renders his recent domination of leagues in Victoria and the Northern Territory as largely irrelevant in the decision as to whether a club should draft him.
The other one has no history of off-field problems. He was All-Australian this... click here to read more...
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Has Eddie lost it?
Posted by The Punter
- 16 Nov 2011 01:14 PM - 24 Comments
In case you haven't heard, Collingwood President Eddie McGuire went a little "Ken Bruce" this morning on his breakfast radio show when the possibility of Scott Pendlebury moving to Greater Western Sydney. You can find the details here.
It hasn't been the best year for Eddie. Collingwood were beaten favourites in the Grand Final. Two of his new TV shows were failures. And then there was his rant against a St Kilda supporter doing a little bit... click here to read more...
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Rules committee |
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Jan 28, 2012 - 10:27 AM - by toeknee2
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My name is Tony and I have been a footy fan like many of you for all my life.
In my time I have attended about 500 games and feel as if I have aquired a good understanding of the "spirit of the game".
In the last few years or more I have felt that the rules committee... [Read More]
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Afl live 2012 pc! |
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Jan 27, 2012 - 12:23 PM - by johnsmith05
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I just called the guy at Big Ant to ask why the game has not been released on PC as it says it will. He said they are working on releasing it for this season with GWS!
Very good news! I then asked if there will be a update for PS3 and XBOX and he said he couldn't comment.
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1 Reply | 406 Views
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Next premiership contender: Melbourne or Essendon? |
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Jan 26, 2012 - 1:05 PM - by Magic Mike
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I am interested in the objective opinion of neutral supporters as to which of these two clubs they believe will next be a premiership threat. Both finished mid table in 2011, and neither look like being serious premiership threats just yet.
Melbourne bottomed out for several years and... [Read More]
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139 Replies | 5,970 Views
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Legacy and success of the AFL admin - Oakley, Collins, etc |
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Jan 26, 2012 - 12:06 PM - by Stats Man
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Been reading up on Fitzroy threads after yesterdays thread...so much animosity towards Ross oakley , Ian Collins, graeme samuel and Wayne Jackson..
I am too young to understand what went on so I don't kno the context but...how successful were they in their roles and did they --... [Read More]
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Goddard new Saints Skipper |
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Jan 26, 2012 - 1:06 AM - by sunshine_saint
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Big rumour that the Saints are set to install Goddard as Skipper for 2012.
They considered it for the 2011 season also but thought Riewoldt deserved another year. But with Nick's dodgy knees and GWS lurking they dont want to let the issue drag on another year.
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27 Replies | 1,358 Views
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The destruction of state leagues |
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Jan 25, 2012 - 11:28 PM - by joe444
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Some random youtubing has allowed me to stumble upon a series of 'season that was' videos for the SANFL.
Watching 1984, I realised what was lost since then.
As a Victorian, I lost that cute novelty of the SANFL finals suddenly appearing on my TV - usually around the... [Read More]
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7 Replies | 288 Views
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If you're not a good kick at age 19-20, will you ever be? |
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Jan 25, 2012 - 8:26 PM - by Gavin Excell
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Often wonder whether kicking is something that is developed and set when you are a lot younger.
Unsure whether there are many examples of guys with only ok kicking skills become very good over time.
This may be an extension of the athlete vs footballer recruiting debate... [Read More]
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103 Replies | 4,004 Views
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