Archive for August, 2013

Loss, what loss?

August 19, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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As a season of promise degenerates into legal argument, James Hird continues to prove he is smarter and possesses bigger crystal balls than anyone in football.

At the weekend, North Melbourne handed Essendon its fourth consecutive loss.  That the Kangaroos would win never seemed in doubt.

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Coburg: An oval for old men

August 15, 2013 by · 1 Comment
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Middle-aged men mingled on the terrace in front of the grandstand.  Nervous energy was evident.  They talked and joked to relax, but it was a ruse.  Excitement can’t be suppressed, not when a game of football has to be played. 

the players race

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  • Matthew Watson

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    In front of the player’s race at Arden Street.

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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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