Cameron Ling explains why he said no to coaching
You may have not been wondering recently if I would seek out a career in coaching. Well, don’t not wonder any longer, I’m staying in the media. My decision was based on four things: Never having to...
View ArticleThe Monday Knee Jerk Reaction: AFL Round Twenty-two
Footy is a passion, not some cold hearted, spread sheet dominated rational exercise. On a Monday you want irrational reaction. You want emotion to trump reason. What you really want is idiotic...
View ArticleAFL does two sensible things in a row
In an unprecedented move that has shocked experts and left fans bewildered, the AFL has done two sensible things in a row, a fan friendly 2015 season draw and returning kick-to-kick to the MCG. “I...
View ArticleChannel Seven announces new Adelaide Crows TV show
The Adelaide Crows will produce their own television show in 2015, to be aired on Channel 7 in Adelaide. The Crows Show will provide supporters unparalleled access into Adelaide’s disappointing 2015...
View ArticleMick Malthouse calls for shorter AFL games
Recently, several things have become clear to me. For starters, AFL games are too long these days. Even worse are the uniforms. They’re too bright and the shorts are too long. Watching GWS play hurts...
View ArticleFooty returns and everything else can take a back seat
Finally, life is about to have meaning again. That long, hot summer with its days at the beach and nights drinking with friends, is thankfully a fading nightmare. The boys of summer have gone and all...
View ArticleThe best Mick Malthouse and Mark Stevens exchanges
The intellectual discourse between Carlton coach Mick Malthouse and Channel Seven reporter Mark Stevens is the best rivalry since Brad Scott and the Etihad roof. Here are some of the best exchanges...
View ArticleThe Monday Knee Jerk Reaction: AFL Round Four
Footy is a passion, not some cold hearted, spread sheet dominated rational exercise. On a Monday you want irrational reaction. You want emotion to trump reason. What you really want is idiotic...
View ArticleHawthorn’s away jumper is destroying our game
Twice this season, Hawthorn have worn a jumper that threatens to single-handedly destroy our great game and the AFL has sat idle. When the drug-addled marketers got together and designed this sparkly...
View ArticleA quick chat with Wayne Carey
I sat down with Wayne Carey to talk about his career as an AFL commentator at Channel Seven’s studio in Melbourne. Present was Carey and a Channel Seven publicist. Titus O’Reily: Wayne thanks for...
View ArticleCarlton given every Friday night game in 2016
In a move that has surprised the entire footballing world, including Carlton, the AFL has granted the Blues every single Friday night game in 2016. The decision comes after the Blues were given seven...
View ArticleThe Monday Knee Jerk Reaction: AFL Round Twenty-one
Footy is a passion, not some cold hearted, spread sheet dominated rational exercise. On a Monday you want irrational reaction. You want emotion to trump reason. What you really want is idiotic...
View ArticleThings to say during the 2015 AFL Grand Final
If you haven’t paid a lot of attention to the AFL this season or worse, aren’t interested in football (what’s wrong with you? Seriously, do you hate fun?), here’s some helpful things to say to appear...
View ArticleThe case for and against an AFL night final
The Super Bowl halftime entertainment has once again done its job of making the AFL’s entertainment look even more awful than it is. As soon as the final note left Beyonce’s lips, the pressure was on...
View ArticleThe Tuesday Knee Jerk Reaction: AFL Round Five
Footy is a passion, not some cold hearted, spread sheet dominated rational exercise. On a Tuesday you want irrational reaction. You want emotion to trump reason. What you really want is idiotic...
View ArticleLive ladder now mandated by legislation
The Australian Government has mandated the AFL ‘Live Ladder’ must now be displayed on every television channels at all times. Legislation passed the Senate late last night in a unanimous vote. Minister...
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