Archive for August, 2012

Quirky football

August 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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Steve Johnson is a conundrum. He’s probably the most skilful footballer currently playing in the AFL, but he’s got a loose, clumsy style. Precise without being technically correct, Johnson lacks the poise and straightforward style of men like Brett Delidio and Chris Yarran.

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Prostate cancer – part three

August 9, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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It was almost like the famous scene from the Godfather.  Vito Corleone, months after being shot five times, is carried upstairs to his bedroom on a stretcher.  The Godfather’s extended family make a loving bedside visit.  Grandson Frank reads a poem.  After lunch Fredo enters the Don’s bedroom and sits and looks at his father.

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    Welcome to the Ramble,

    My name is Matt Watson, avid AFL, cricket and boxing fan. Since 2005 I’ve been employed as a journalist, but I’ve been writing about sport for more than a decade. In that time I’ve interviewed legends of sport and the unsung heroes who so often don’t command the headlines.

    The Ramble, as you will find among the pages of this website, is an exhaustive, unbiased, non-commercial analysis of sport and life. I believe there is always more to the story. If you love sport like I do, you will love the Ramble…
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