Carlton have started to show signs that they have the makings of a great team this year, without Anthony Koutoufides, Nick Stevens stood up to the mark and played a great game much like we have seen him do in the NAB Cup.
Fevola having a quiet game meaning there were 10 different goal scorers a bit different to last season when Fev was pretty much the only goal kicker.
Richmond down now its time to bring Geelong down too
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
West Coast
Cousins' suspended indefinately by the club for "private and personal" (read "drug related") matters. Embley getting in a punch up at Daniel Chick's barbeque with the host (over Ben Cousins). Metro Fletch going all vegas in vegas and nearly dying of an overdose (ahh, speculation). Daniel Kerr paying for taxi fares with his street fighting skills.
What a way to start a season!
At least Chris will still play for us.
What a way to start a season!
At least Chris will still play for us.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
One Eyed
As the Home & Away season hasn't actually started, there's nothing really to report on so i thought i'd just dig out an issue that is bound to re-occur this year, here's a blog i posted just before the grand final last year:
"You're supporting the Swans ?!?! You are not a true Western Australian, you un-Patriotic @$#%!"
Yeah, I've been copping that the last two days for sure. Doesn't worry me though, its water off a ducks back.
I support Fremantle, and, to use the old cliché, "anybody playing the E-Girls."
This weekend it isn't Western Australia vs the rest of Australia, it's the West Coast Eagles vs Sydney.
It isn't State of Origin football it's the Australian Football League.
16 individual teams based all around Australia vying to be the one team that holds the Premiership cup aloft on the last Saturday in September. Its every team for itself.
What if there were two WA teams in the PURA cup?
What if there were two WA teams in the NBL?
What if there were two WA teams in the A-League?
Carlton supporters wouldn't want Collingwood to win a grand final.
Sydney supporters wouldn't want Melbourne to win a grand final.
Port Adelaide supporters would rather kill their first born than see the Crows win a grand final.
Similarly but not quite to that extent I don't want the Wiggles to win a grand final.
You wouldn't want to see your arch-rival co-worker pip you for that promotion at work would you?Or one of your mates hit on the girl/guy you've had your eye on?
If I support both Freo and the Wet Toast I'd be a fence sitter.
If I support only Freo then I'm not a patriotic West Australian.
If I support those 22 walking SGIO / HUNGRY JACKS ads for the grand final I'm jumping on the bandwagon.
Damned if I do, damned if I don't.
At the end of the day Freo aren't in the Grand Final, thats kinda obvious (so for you Wet Toast fans that are going to reply to this saying that the Freo aren't in the grand final, no shit Sherlock have your stupid gold star), I don't really care who's going to win.
So if you're an E-girls supporter, don't claim Freo as you're second team, we hate you. Don't jump on our bandwagon and we won't jump on yours.
Good luck to both teams this weekend. It's going to be a pearler.
C'arn Sydney you bloody rippperrr!
(To those who didn't actually see the 2006 Grand Final, Sydney won their second consecutive Flag, well at least thats what i remember.)
"You're supporting the Swans ?!?! You are not a true Western Australian, you un-Patriotic @$#%!"
Yeah, I've been copping that the last two days for sure. Doesn't worry me though, its water off a ducks back.
I support Fremantle, and, to use the old cliché, "anybody playing the E-Girls."
This weekend it isn't Western Australia vs the rest of Australia, it's the West Coast Eagles vs Sydney.
It isn't State of Origin football it's the Australian Football League.
16 individual teams based all around Australia vying to be the one team that holds the Premiership cup aloft on the last Saturday in September. Its every team for itself.
What if there were two WA teams in the PURA cup?
What if there were two WA teams in the NBL?
What if there were two WA teams in the A-League?
Carlton supporters wouldn't want Collingwood to win a grand final.
Sydney supporters wouldn't want Melbourne to win a grand final.
Port Adelaide supporters would rather kill their first born than see the Crows win a grand final.
Similarly but not quite to that extent I don't want the Wiggles to win a grand final.
You wouldn't want to see your arch-rival co-worker pip you for that promotion at work would you?Or one of your mates hit on the girl/guy you've had your eye on?
If I support both Freo and the Wet Toast I'd be a fence sitter.
If I support only Freo then I'm not a patriotic West Australian.
If I support those 22 walking SGIO / HUNGRY JACKS ads for the grand final I'm jumping on the bandwagon.
Damned if I do, damned if I don't.
At the end of the day Freo aren't in the Grand Final, thats kinda obvious (so for you Wet Toast fans that are going to reply to this saying that the Freo aren't in the grand final, no shit Sherlock have your stupid gold star), I don't really care who's going to win.
So if you're an E-girls supporter, don't claim Freo as you're second team, we hate you. Don't jump on our bandwagon and we won't jump on yours.
Good luck to both teams this weekend. It's going to be a pearler.
C'arn Sydney you bloody rippperrr!
(To those who didn't actually see the 2006 Grand Final, Sydney won their second consecutive Flag, well at least thats what i remember.)
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Why Play them?
Sorry about the last one being a bit late. Just was struggling to get it to show.
As you probably saw I tipped the pies to win by 16 points against the saints, the pies got up by 8 goals which was good but hey, its only the pre-season although there were good signs etc etc.
It doesnt show for anything really except giving these youngsters a run which Collingwood didnt really do. But everyone says that, that the pre-season is all about the youngsters, i disagree to a certain degree. Because whats the point of blooding these youngsters if they aint gonna play another senior game to the NAB cup next year? Fair enough if they are a chance to play round 1 I suppose, as a coach I would rather get the players that are penciled in for round one and get them match fit instead of chucking them in the deep end in round 1 with no match practice and then use the extended bench by playing all the 'fringe' players and let them battle for the final positions.
Some might say how do you expect the players that are on the outer to show that they can mix it in the big league? Well thats where consistency in the VFL comes in to it. And let them work there way up. Or injury could cause somebody unexpected to play at the top level. But playing youngsters in the NAB cup/challenge also does have its advantages. Which are quite obvious, so I will let you figure those ones out.
Anyway back to the game it was good to see Collingwood get up and there were promising signs with Heath Shaw was the Pies best along with Fraser and Cloke.
And Congrats to a fellow Queenslander in David Armitage who played a terrfic game aswell.
As you probably saw I tipped the pies to win by 16 points against the saints, the pies got up by 8 goals which was good but hey, its only the pre-season although there were good signs etc etc.
It doesnt show for anything really except giving these youngsters a run which Collingwood didnt really do. But everyone says that, that the pre-season is all about the youngsters, i disagree to a certain degree. Because whats the point of blooding these youngsters if they aint gonna play another senior game to the NAB cup next year? Fair enough if they are a chance to play round 1 I suppose, as a coach I would rather get the players that are penciled in for round one and get them match fit instead of chucking them in the deep end in round 1 with no match practice and then use the extended bench by playing all the 'fringe' players and let them battle for the final positions.
Some might say how do you expect the players that are on the outer to show that they can mix it in the big league? Well thats where consistency in the VFL comes in to it. And let them work there way up. Or injury could cause somebody unexpected to play at the top level. But playing youngsters in the NAB cup/challenge also does have its advantages. Which are quite obvious, so I will let you figure those ones out.
Anyway back to the game it was good to see Collingwood get up and there were promising signs with Heath Shaw was the Pies best along with Fraser and Cloke.
And Congrats to a fellow Queenslander in David Armitage who played a terrfic game aswell.
experienced squad in this week.
Experienced Squad in this week.
Experienced Squad in this week. The Pie's have put in quite an experienced squad this weekend to vs the Saints at MC Labour Park on Friday afternoon.While there are virtually 'no names' in Shannon Cox, Ryan Cook, Brad Dick, Alan Toovey and Daniel Nicholls. High draft pick Nathan Brown will play his second game for the pies after picking up 8 disposals against the roos. It will also be interesting to see how new recruits Chris Bryan and Paul Medhurst go this week.There are also the likes of Buckley, Clement, Wakelin, Burns, Fraser and Presti'. Four players still need to be dropped so dont be suprised if a couple of the 'older' players are rested.Burns ended up with 29 disposals and 14 marks last week so it will be good to see if the 'war horse' still has got it in him. Pendlebury also impressed with 29 disposals and it will be interesting to see if there are early signs of some needed consistency for him this season. The to Scotts' are set to fire so watch out St. K.Bucks will be on a high after accepting the offer to captain for his ninth successive season and we should see a good game from him with probable limited game time.Looking at the Collingwood side you would be excused for thinking that they would be slight favourites in a pre-season match against a side that is known for its injuries but looking at the Saints side there is the likes of Gehrig, Ball, Dal Santo, Harvey and Milne. It will also be interesting for all involved to see how Shane Birss and Jayden Attard go in their second game for the club.So there is plenty to look forward to for supporters of both sides. But I think collingwood should get over the line is this game.Tip: Collingwood 16 points.
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Young Cubs at the Lions
Do the Lions Have The Formula For Success?
Saturday, 3rd March 2007.
Hi everyone this is my first Blog on this site, so i better introduce myself my name is Bradley and i am a Seventeen Year old Brisbane Lions Supporter, i live in country South Australia and i have a soft spot for the Adelaide Crows.
I was watching the Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs game last night and noticed Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Comettis comments about the young Lions side. They said how impressive young players on the Brisbane Lions list are, and it made me think. The Lions do have a great crop of Young Players, and arent reguallary referred to as one of the teams of the future (e.g. Hawthorn, Port Power, Richmond, Western Bulldogs and Cartlon.) Carlton may have Bryce Gibbs and Marc Murphy, The Power may have Danyel Pearce and Hawthorn may have Lance Franklin and Mark Williams, but i think the Lions have and overall better crop of young players.
Here is a the group of Young Players i think hold the key to the Lions Finals asperations in the next few years.
Matthew Leuenberger ,Daniel Merrett, Michael Rischitelli, Jason Roe, Cameron Wood, Chris Schmidt, Justin Sherman, Troy Selwood, Cheynee Stiller, Albert Proud, Rhan Hooper, Colm Begly, Joel Patfull, Jed Adcock, Jonathan Brown, Jarred Brennan and Mitchell Clark.
The future of the team is looking bright in my opinion and i think that the Lions might be set to return to the top of the AFL within the next two or three years.
Bradley Cronk.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Carlton in 2007
As a Carlton supporter I live in hope believing that this year will be better than last year (hell we cant be much worse)
I think Carlton will be able to beat , Essendon, Melbourne (we did it twice last year), Brisbane, Richmond, Port Adelaide and then shock a few of the big guns like Adelaide, Sydney and West Coast.
My Tips for who would be in a good side week in week out
B: Adam Bentick - Bret Thornton - Jason Saddington
HB: Ryan Houlihan - Lance Whitnall - Matthew Lappin
C: Andrew Walker - Heath Scotland - Bryce Gibbs
HF: Kade Simpson - Jarrad Waite - Anthony Koutoufides
F: Eddie Betts - Brendan Fevola - Brad Fisher
R: Cain Ackland - Nick Stevens - Marc Murphy
I/C: Andrew Carrazzo - Dylan McLaren - Setanta O'hAilpin - Jordan Russell
Em: Luke Blackwell - Cameron Cloke - Simon Wiggins
This would beat most teams any day on two privisos... Fevola can remain unsuspended and Stevens, Betts, Gibbs, Murphy and Kouta can remain uninjured.
I think Carlton will try their best this year as it is Kouta's final year and to the team would like to send him off on a high as he is the last of the team of 95 when they last won the GF
I think Carlton will be able to beat , Essendon, Melbourne (we did it twice last year), Brisbane, Richmond, Port Adelaide and then shock a few of the big guns like Adelaide, Sydney and West Coast.
My Tips for who would be in a good side week in week out
B: Adam Bentick - Bret Thornton - Jason Saddington
HB: Ryan Houlihan - Lance Whitnall - Matthew Lappin
C: Andrew Walker - Heath Scotland - Bryce Gibbs
HF: Kade Simpson - Jarrad Waite - Anthony Koutoufides
F: Eddie Betts - Brendan Fevola - Brad Fisher
R: Cain Ackland - Nick Stevens - Marc Murphy
I/C: Andrew Carrazzo - Dylan McLaren - Setanta O'hAilpin - Jordan Russell
Em: Luke Blackwell - Cameron Cloke - Simon Wiggins
This would beat most teams any day on two privisos... Fevola can remain unsuspended and Stevens, Betts, Gibbs, Murphy and Kouta can remain uninjured.
I think Carlton will try their best this year as it is Kouta's final year and to the team would like to send him off on a high as he is the last of the team of 95 when they last won the GF
Monday, February 26, 2007
West Coast Loses Pre-Season Derby
The first thing i'd like to note is that the Australian television media sucks for allowing foxtel to get the live-telecast rights for this game -- meaning that for those unlucky enough to be stuck with free-to-air, you had to stay up past Seven's new smash hit comedy What About Brian to catch the game... Farrrrk!
But... thankfully my dear girlfriend has fox, so i managed to catch most of the game up until Gray's Anatomy started.
All in all, a 6 goal loss is fine. Its the preseason... Who cares?? Geelong won last year, and weren't they devastating during the finals last year? oh wait a second...
Cool, so the Dockers managed to knock up a meaningless win, while the eagles gave a fair run to our young lads Matty Rosa, Matty Priddis and Mark LeCras. Their throwback numbers of Worsfold (24), McIntosh (11) and Kempy (2) are great. Especially the LeCras/Kemp lookalike tribute. Some concerns were raised when Rowan Jones took to the field (sorry Jonesy), but with Chris and Nightclub Embly out and Daniel Kerr behind bars, i guess our options were pretty limited...
But... thankfully my dear girlfriend has fox, so i managed to catch most of the game up until Gray's Anatomy started.
All in all, a 6 goal loss is fine. Its the preseason... Who cares?? Geelong won last year, and weren't they devastating during the finals last year? oh wait a second...
Cool, so the Dockers managed to knock up a meaningless win, while the eagles gave a fair run to our young lads Matty Rosa, Matty Priddis and Mark LeCras. Their throwback numbers of Worsfold (24), McIntosh (11) and Kempy (2) are great. Especially the LeCras/Kemp lookalike tribute. Some concerns were raised when Rowan Jones took to the field (sorry Jonesy), but with Chris and Nightclub Embly out and Daniel Kerr behind bars, i guess our options were pretty limited...
- Ben Cousins is in dire need of a non-metro haircut...
- Mark Seaby would be so much better if he got a little "bad".
- Lynchy looks "bad"... Unfortunately he doesn't really play too "good" yet...
- I reckon a black guernsey would look awesome.
- Adam Hunter will be an all-australian this year. With C*nter being a slightly inapropriate family-friendly-nickname, i'd like to propose the name Adonis Hunter. He's chiseled like a greek god and is pretty into his looks, plus it starts with Ad like Adam. I'm not gay.
- Is Mmm-Bop Hanson, Rump Staker and Lynchy really a forward line?
Lions Rd 1 NAB cup v St. Kilda
Brisbane Lions kicked off their pre-season with a win against the Saint Kilda Saints. It was a wet night in Cairns at Cazaly Stadium, where they played and Brisbane won by 7 points. Ha ha ha ha ha ha. sorry. ha ha. Flyer (insert first name) Sherman started his 2007 season with 2 goals. I cant really comment on the game becuase i was working
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Sons Of The West! (Western Bulldogs)
The underdogs of the AFL, everyones second favourite team. The Western Bulldogs of course. Not this year though!Watch them burst from the blocks, to show everyone which side will be the Premiers on that one day in September, OOH YEAH, THE MIGHTY DOGS! Well, it's highly likely.
Ahh i feel sorry for anyone NOT going for the Dogs, for watching the same dribbly crap played every week, whereas we get a fast, EXPLOSIVE, exhilarating game, which differs everyweek. The team known for it's unpredictability! Watch out for us in 07, in 2006 we were plauged with injury, lost many key players throughout the season, lost 5 playes to knees (out for the year, all of them! and i wasn't even including Minson's broken leg!) and were short on talls. At one stage we didn't have enough players for emergencies!We still ran through the season, finishing on 6th with an exciting win over Collingwood (suck on THAT joffa!), which was great to rub in everyones faces.
Well it's round 1 of the NAB cup, and before it's even started we've got 16 INJURIES! That won't stop the Dogs though, we don't give up without a fight! and some reasons why we are seriously awesome.
-uhh, we have Peter Street. Just because it's Peter Street.
-Griffen can' be tackled by anyone. ever.
-Cooney is gingey. And ginger kids rock.
-AKER! what a psycho. You know it!
look out for us in 2007, you'll see us at the Grand Final, HAHAHA!
Ahh i feel sorry for anyone NOT going for the Dogs, for watching the same dribbly crap played every week, whereas we get a fast, EXPLOSIVE, exhilarating game, which differs everyweek. The team known for it's unpredictability! Watch out for us in 07, in 2006 we were plauged with injury, lost many key players throughout the season, lost 5 playes to knees (out for the year, all of them! and i wasn't even including Minson's broken leg!) and were short on talls. At one stage we didn't have enough players for emergencies!We still ran through the season, finishing on 6th with an exciting win over Collingwood (suck on THAT joffa!), which was great to rub in everyones faces.
Well it's round 1 of the NAB cup, and before it's even started we've got 16 INJURIES! That won't stop the Dogs though, we don't give up without a fight! and some reasons why we are seriously awesome.
-uhh, we have Peter Street. Just because it's Peter Street.
-Griffen can' be tackled by anyone. ever.
-Cooney is gingey. And ginger kids rock.
-AKER! what a psycho. You know it!
look out for us in 2007, you'll see us at the Grand Final, HAHAHA!
Season Preview: West Coast Eagles
What’s there to say? After just missing out on our 3rd premiership flag in 2005 by ⅔ of a straight kick, we twisted the scenario and suffered the Swans a closer defeat in last year’s Grand Final.
Sucked in...
(But what do score-lines matter in the history of winning, anyway?)
- Quentin Lynch… 100+ goals… Coleman Medal…
- Darren Glass to deed-poll his name to Smash Glass…
- Someone new to stir the cops and replace Gardiner in the outlaw gang…
- Daniel Kerr to dump Ben’s sister and go out with Chris’… Does he even have a sister?
Haha, nah:)
From a MIGHTY EAGLE to a heartbreaking Docker.
I was always an Eagles girl. Always. As each of my (4) family members slowly morphed into die-hard Dockers supporters (we're a big underdog family). I held fast. But then my parents actually became members. Mum actually joined mid season 1999ish when the Dockers had just surpassed their own record of how many games they could lose in a row. So anyway, what it meant was that I would go to the games when they had a spare ticket. And in the last two years I have officially become a Dockers girl. I can't help it, I swear. I think it's because unlike the Eagles, who will generally go through an entire season predominantly winning, the Freo will get your hopes up with a glorious win, then crush them for four straight weeks. Or you'll spend a nail biting game watching them win in every minute but the last two. Basically they get under your skin. Even when they're doing really well you still know it's a possibility that they might suddenly start sucking and really, that just makes it all more exciting. So I will be writing on every crushing defeat, every fantastic victory and every Derby we win, suckers.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
About AussieRulesRules
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We're looking for 16 odd writers to follow the fortunes of their favourite football team, and post weekly blogs/whinge sessions/grand final declarations on this site.
As a writer, it doesn't matter if you write a sentence or an essay, seriously or utter crap. We just really need some writers.
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