May 222013
 
Bulldogs improvement showing positive signs for building

The suggestion has been put forth that substantial changes need to occur if the Western Bulldogs are to develop efficiently and move forward into the future. Brad Hardie’s opinion piece suggests that there is an explicit need for the sacking of the coach and an overhaul of the football club department. However, this is in [...]

Apr 262013
 
Fremantle in the post-Pavlich era

With key forward and club captain Matthew Pavlich unavailable until at least round nine, the Dockers face the difficult task of finding a replacement target to kick a winning score. Pavlich has been a stalwart of the club for 13 years and has been their primary source of goals in that time. His latest achilles [...]

Apr 202013
 
Number 4 not to blame for Adelaide's woes

To say Adelaide’s start to the 2013 AFL Premiership season has been disappointing for fans would be an understatement. The Crows have only won a single match, in tight conditions against Brisbane at the Gabba, after losing 30-point leads against both Essendon and Port Adelaide and losing their other two matches. Much has been made [...]

Mar 312013
 
Vickery holds the key to Tiger success

We learnt a lot from the Tigers’ resounding opening-round win but one thing that stood out is the where the goals came from. Over the off-season, it is clearly apparent that head coach Damien Hardwick has restricted the forward line. In recent seasons, it was all too predictable to defend against the Tigers. It was [...]

Mar 242013
 
Experienced Crows must help Walker

Footy critics have questioned how the Crows would replace Kurt Tippett but after their opening match, we are left with more questions than answers. Tippett booted 39 goals for the Crows and one of the queries footy fans have is who is going to pick up the slack. If we ignore the opening 15 minutes [...]