The Matamata Bus has been in the garage for a long overdue and well needed service, lube and oil change. It’s been a long season (yes, even football writers sometimes get a bit fatigued) and the R&R has been appreciated. So instead of an article about a match or two this week, I got a little summary of what’s already gone and some insight into what’s next. When I began this blog back in mid-March, after standing...
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I was in Melbourne recently and took the opportunity to go and watch a game of Aussie Rules football at Etihad Stadium. The stadium was only a short walk from where we were staying and even though it was raining and I had a reluctant wife in tow I had a good night out. The rain didn’t matter because they closed the roof. As for the reluctant wife… well, my credit card’s only just recovered from a post game battering....
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Guest Blog – by Corey Rosser. They exist in our offices, supermarkets and almost anywhere else that involves large groups of people. From ‘dumb blondes’ to ‘white boys who can’t jump’ stereotypes are present in abundance, whether you like them or not. Football is not exempt from this rule, stereotypical characters live in its ranks from the professional level right down to social teams. You will...
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