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2015 AFL premiership may come down to the X-factor

Posted on September 18, 2015 by storktalks

This article first appeared on The Roar, September 18, 2005. http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/09/18/x-factor-needed-to-win-this-years-afl-premiership/ A champion team will always beat a team of champions. How many times have we heard that old chestnut being bandied about by tired sports journalists searching for a quick … Continue reading →

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Lance Franklin’s ‘X’ factor comparable to Gary Ablett senior

Posted on July 19, 2014 by storktalks

When he retires, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin should be remembered in the same fashion as Gary Ablett senior – a freakishly skilled player with the ability to turn a game through his own brilliance. He is one of those rare players … Continue reading →

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The AFL’s 300 club – a team for the ages

Posted on May 1, 2014 by storktalks

In the 117 year history of the VFL/AFL only 67 footballers have managed to clock up 300 games or more. The list includes a vast array of skills and talents, from superstars such as Leigh Matthews and Ted Whitten to … Continue reading →

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The experts agree, it’s a race of three!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by storktalks

Supporters of Essendon, Adelaide, Port Adelaide and Carlton may as well book a family holiday this September because their clubs will not be playing in the finals. And unless you follow one of Hawthorn, Sydney or Fremantle, you can dump … Continue reading →

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Spoilt for choice in the holiday season: Australia’s summer of cycling

Posted on December 23, 2013 by storktalks

I’m in a rut, suffering dreadfully with a severe case of the December doldrums. My inbox is filled with invitations and flyers for various Christmas track carnivals, but they make me dizzy and I yearn for the road, for time … Continue reading →

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Unpredictability is the name of the game

Posted on August 11, 2013 by storktalks

When Angus Monfries put Port Adelaide back into the game with just a minute and a half remaining in last week’s showdown against the Crows, it highlighted the unpredictable nature of our great Australian game. With Port trailing by eight … Continue reading →

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Off target!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by storktalks

Players like Stevie Johnson and Gary Ablett can make a football talk. Their sublime skill and unsurpassed vision allows them to do things on a football field that others only dream about. Johnson has even come up with a new … Continue reading →

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A busy month

Posted on March 31, 2013 by storktalks

Wow, what a busy month. 15 articles written and published left little time for any personal writing, but I still managed to get another chapter of my book written. My latest two articles appeared on The Roar at the end … Continue reading →

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