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I will start off with one of the all time classic basslines. Get into kidz.

State of Origin is on in Melbourne tonight, hence lots of folks have come south for the event. In the last two days, on several occasions I have seen men in Queensland gear getting around in shorts. It has been cold in Melbourne. Not shorts weather. This morning, not 30 minutes ago, I saw one...

I was on the train this morning - standard packed 7.57AM to the city affair - and an old lady got on. Like a an old grey frail old lady. After two stations of standing up, she actually had to say a guy who was sitting down - in the special seats meant to be reserved for those who need no less -...

With Melbourne's population growth continuing at breakneck speed - the city is expected to have doubled in size by 2031 to around 10 million people - new teams will be needed to meet that growth. Much of that population growth will occur on the fringes of the city. Population growth in the...

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Reports again this week that an ongoing feud between Susan Alberti and Peter Gordon flared up with Alberti being denied entry - for the second time - to a Bulldogs match, this time an AFLW game. Alberti and Smorgon have given the club millions and millions of dollars over the years, and it...

Given the De Goey and Simpkin incidents over the weekend saw both players self-impose a drinking ban for the season, begs the question, should all players swear off the gargle for the season? Or are a few beers part and parcel of having a balanced life - they are young men after all. And, can...

Five years ago today the Essendon Football Club self reported to the AFL and ASADA over concerns that its "supplements program" had in fact been a team-wide doping program. After a long and brutal investigation, court challenges and media circus, the world's highest court for sporting matters...

Hypothetical North players blueing. No holds barred, only rule no weapons First up: Jy Simpkin vs Ben Cunnington. A tasty match up this. Jy would be deadly quick and posses great evasive skills - and hit bloody hard. Cunners would be no mug either, and I suspect he could soak up the punishment...

Heard rumour from relatively good thourthe Gil going, possibly as soon as tomorrow.

Lots of talk in football circles that the Tiges have celebrated - and keep celebrating - their flag with a vehemence that will make it unlikely they can follow up again next year. In fact, a Bulldogs style collapse is more likely. Already there's been one major scandal with the topless girl...

"NORTH Melbourne has lodged detailed plans for a $10 million redevelopment of its Arden St headquarters that will transform its home ground into a match-ready venue ahead of the club's entry into the AFLW in 2019. The Kangaroos' proposed redevelopment will include: Two team change rooms...

A thread for the identification of, discussion of, general talking about, the dark actions past and present of the United Kingdom, a political construct masquerading as a legitimate entity, but which is in fact but a blood soaked English empire on the islands off the northwest coast of the...

The Irish have a long history in our game, but nowadays there is almost a "standard" Irish player. They are generally a good size, very quick, brilliant evasive skills, read the play well and have a lethal and creative kick. They are generally used off half back and are a huge asset if you get...

As much as it pains me to say it, Essendon are shaping up very nicely to win the 2018 premiership. They have traded very astutely this off season in getting Smith and Saad. If they can land Stringer and get his head right, then it will be icing on the cake. But recent history shows us that...

Make your Big Call (North related only) for 2018 here. Calls to be revisited at end of year and brickbats and bouquets handed accordingly. Mine: Todd Goldstein will return to his best form and be in "All Australian Calculations".

Now it is official that that Lever has requested a trade, the questions has to be asked. It is an almost annual event - Adelaide losing a highly rated player. There's a perfectly good reason for each individual case - David and Tippet money, Dangerfield, Lever and Cameron "go home factor" But...

I was just walking down Elizabeth Street in the Melbourne CBD on my lunch break. Asian Australian man walking next to me carrying a green drink, a milkshake type of affair. An Anglo guy marches up, grabs the drink and pours it over the Asian guy's head and shouts "F^&* Off Out Of Straya" then...

Richmond finally shook their finals choker tag on Friday night. Have Essendon now taken that unwelcome title? Just like pre Friday night Richmond, the Bombers have lost their last three finals appearances, all of the Elimination Finals. And just as key Richmond players like Trent Cotchin came...

Very interesting exchange post Bombers game. The cretin Darcy had said Conor McKenna is from "northern England". Tadgh Kenelly then texted Darcy to remind him that County Tyrone, where McKenna is from, is in Northern Ireland. But in his on ground interview, when it was raised, McKenna...

As per Fairfax/ABC today. http://www.theage.com.au/national/investigations/secret-asio-raid-uncovered-classified-documents-in-power-couples-canberra-apartment-20170602-gwjbrm.html Watch Four Corners tonight, will be one of the better pieces of journalism you'll see. Both major parties got...

Who is the player on your list with the most natural ability? Not your best player - the best have qualities beyond talent - but the most pure football talent on your list. North - Taylor Garner.

Booked my tickets for the Tassie game against Adelaide months ago. Going to match it up with visiting my best mate and his new babby. All lined up. Then on Tuesday I start feeling a bit ropey. Go into work on Wednesday and rapidly disintegrate into fluey mess. Doc Thurs morning confirms I've...

The thread in which opposition players not being as firmly committed to the contest is recorded and discussed. This week - Jake "Squibber" Stringer. Deadest shat himself on at three occasions. Gifted a free early on after dropping a simple mark because he was overly aware Robbie The Meatax...

Footy is a funny game, and we may yet win the 2017 premiership, but I'm willing to concede it seems unlikely at this stage. So what is the best use of this year? For mine it is getting as many games into the kids as possible. If they can get wins to build their confidence, all the better. We...

The word is that First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon is going to call on UK Prime Minister Theresa May to grand Scotland the Section 30 power to hold another independence referendum in the wake of Brexit. Hard to see how May can in all democratic sense deny them. If anything, denying...

ASADA chief executive Ben McDevitt will not be taking up another term. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/asada-chief-executive-ben-mcdevitt-set-to-stand-down-after-three-years-in-role-20170207-gu7upj.html Use this thread to show your appreciation for one of Australia's finest...

It used to be that footy players got away with a lot of criminal behaviour, up to an including very serious crimes of a violent sexual nature, because they were footy players. But has the world changed, and are police overly wary of being seen to "go easy" on footy players. The recent court...

An idea that is rapidly gaining traction across large, and often seemingly opposed, sections of political thought. Simply put - everybody in society gets a "living stipend" and then any earnings above that are taxed progressively. There's competing ideological reasons for folks supporting the...