Tag Archives: carlton

Honesty a fading concept in AFL charade game

Posted on September 1, 2015 by storktalks

This article first appeared on The Roar, August 28, 2015. http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/08/28/honesty-fading-concept-afl-charade-game/ Does the constant moralising by AFL bosses and the unfair expectations placed on players and clubs by the wider football community encourage truthful dialogue? I don’t think that it does. … Continue reading →

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Mick Malthouse vesus the media and Dustin Fletcher brings up his 400th game

Posted on June 2, 2015 by storktalks

(This article first appeared on The Roar sports opinion website, May 28th 2015, under the title ‘Malthouse versus the media and Fletcher brings up 400 – http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/05/28/malthouse-versus-media-fletchers-400/ ) Mick Malthouse saved his best moment at Carlton until the very last. His … Continue reading →

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AFL writes a Collingwood favourite out of its history

Posted on April 3, 2015 by storktalks

(This article first appeared on The Roar, April 3, 2015) It has been well over 100 years since Bob Rush’s playing days for Collingwood came to an end. Memories of the speedy backman have long since faded, and only the … Continue reading →

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Mick Malthouse might be the longest serving AFL coach, but is he the best?

Posted on March 31, 2015 by storktalks

Some people have been suggesting Mick Malthouse is the greatest coach of all time, and if longevity is the measure you use to quantify greatness then they might have a point. The current Carlton leader will break Collingwood legend Jock … Continue reading →

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Bomber Thompson’s coaching stocks plummet

Posted on May 25, 2014 by storktalks

After Round 3 of the 2014 AFL season, Essendon were cruising. The coaching stocks of interim leader Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson were booming. An impressive 39-point opening round victory over potential finalist North Melbourne, followed by an agonisingly close 4-point loss … 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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Buckley’s and none – the consequence of ill-timed coaching appointments

Posted on May 16, 2013 by storktalks

When Collingwood president Eddie McGuire concocted his now infamous coaching ‘succession plan’, did he inadvertently condemn the club’s favourite son, Nathan Buckley, to coaching mediocrity? With grand final appearances in the two years preceding Buckley’s appointment as head coach, the … Continue reading →

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Predictability – good for the tipsters

Posted on May 12, 2013 by storktalks

Around the world sporting fans love being involved in tipping competitions. Some years see predictable results, other years do not. This year’s Australian Football League season has been a goldmine for its fanatical tipsters. This premise forms the basis of … Continue reading →

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