Random thoughts and observations
There is still a lot of hot air and mud flying in relation to the latest AFL drugs scandal. Private medical files were apparently obtained from a clinic which reveal that players from a Melbourne-based club were being treated for drug abuse. Channel Seven named the team and the players. A subsequent court injunction prevented [...]
What a great win by the Lions today over Carlton: 25.13.163 to 6.10.46. Carlton has really not made much ground this season, despite preferential draft picks. The Lions are again shaping as a force. Jonathan Brown (pictured) booted 10 goals in a powerful display. The fact Brown is a Fitzroy man helps me to celebrate [...]
I was so absorbed in watching the Wallabies beat the Springboks tonight that I forgot to check how the Lions were going in their clash with West Coast at Subiaco. The Lions pulled off a stunning upset victory. It also slipped under my radar this was “heritage round” and that for the first time since [...]
I haven’t been inspired to write much lately. This post is just to give a general update and to let regular visitors know that I’m still breathing. Work has been pretty hectic. My new deputy has taken off overseas, thanks Lisa! Her predecessor was due for holidays though, so I can hardly complain. There are [...]
I’ve just seen a magnificent dropkick win a rugby international for South Africa. Trailing Australia 16-19, replacement Francois Steyn booted a superb field goal from the touch line 45 metres out. It was a fantastic display of skill. The Springboks won the game with another drop goal minutes later. There are some in rugby who [...]
