Why yes, my neighbours are Magpies supporters. Footy’s back. I got 7/8 for round 1… hopefully I can keep it up and win back the ugly trophy.
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New Wii tennis?
Wow, they’ve really improved the graphics on Wii tennis.
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Magpies causing trouble
No sooner had the Magpies won yesterday than they were out causing trouble in Footscray, swooping the dog. Mind you the dog didn’t seem to mind.
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The New Delhi games mess
I’m finding the situation in New Delhi fascinating. For those outside the Commonwealth and/or who haven’t heard, the city is having enormous problems getting ready for the Commonwealth Games. Sure, there are always stories like this ahead of big events, but in this case, there’s been an apparent terrorist attack (several tourists injured in a ... [More]
That tram must be really old… it still says “Telstra Dome.” (Pic taken on Friday.) I wonder how much it costs to get the old pre-digital/dot-matrix destination rolls re-done. Or indeed if there are many people who remember how to do it.
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If your team is out, who are you going for?
If your team is out, who are you going for? First. I’m a Geelong fan, so I’m going for them, of course. Go Cats! What of the others? Equal second. I’d have rated the Dogs or the Saints equally. Both underdogs. I have a girlfriend who lives in Footscray, and a good friend who is ... [More]
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Two urns lost
Overnight Australia lost the Ashes, after losing to England by 197 runs. You can hear the joy in Stephen Fry’s voice in this short audio post on the subject: Listen! And this weekend my footy tips tanked with just 4 out of 8. With only one more round to go, I now have no chance ... [More]
Was just watching the footy and noticed that the Sydney Swans have the initials of their old name — SMFC — on their jumpers near the back of the neck. Had previously noticed that the Bulldogs also have this — FFC. Collingwood doesn’t seem to have it. How many other teams do? Is it a ... [More]
It turns out there are actual documented rules for street cricket, which is popular on the sub-continent. But at my place we’ve got our own version, which has evolved into a limited overs format that suits a short game after dinner for the three of us, though of course occasionally neighbours will join in. 6 ... [More]
The new Customer Information Centre at Flinders Street Station is a funny looking structure. The native grasses growing out of the sides… well, I don’t know who thought of it, but it’s certainly distinctive. Staff will answer customer queries there, and additional staff will be on the platforms from November. Extra staff on Melbourne’s busiest ... [More]
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The Greatest Team Of All
When they wrote the footy club songs, they got together an old familiar tune and lyrics which are generally way over-the-top for most circumstances, basically proclaiming the team is invincible. If only it were true. The Geelong Football Club song is called We Are Geelong, sung to the tune of Toreador from Bizet’s Carmen, a ... [More]
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One thing to say
The weekend’s here, the crowds are gathering around the MCG, and though I won’t be attending, I have only one thing to say: Go Cats!