Stuff about football & community & belonging
So it's Wednesday night, I am writing a match report and the only thing I can remember about the Gold Coast game is Jack kicked ten. OK – I am prepared to say up front this one will be phoned in. I'll watch the highlights again but that's it. Very much feel we have bigger fish to fry. Jack Riewoldt Goal. Jack Riewoldt Goal. Fantastic Little Ivan soccer assist to Jack Riewoldt then Jack Riewoldt … –>
First and away. Its interesting on the night to see the Cats kick away to an early lead, because you know this team has the ability to settle, control tempo and then accelerate when needed. Without a worry. And it was Cap Cotch who lead the charge, literally. His pickup and dash on the corner of the square, then second effort following the ball upfield for another tackle was a sign that he was … –>
I met up with Tiger neighbours Adrian and Sophie at the pub to watch this one. The Dr Syntax Hotel is the spiritual home of the late lamented Sandy Bay Football Club. (It has carried this name since the 1890s and I think it's named for a racehorse). Things got off to a flyer when the barman shouted me my first beer because he liked my Maurice Rioli shirt. He wants to get a framed Rioli … –>
We have a problem. Demand has exceeded supply. We’ve run out of stickers! Chris has organised for a FINAL PRINT RUN of stickers: 300. Previously it cost him $357.50 to do 300, which he sold for $5 each. It was my idea to sell some at the ground, to share the love. He agreed, and set a ‘stocktake sale price’ of $3. Do the maths. He’s not making much money out of it. But money isn’t … –>
Excuse me, the words are rusty. Hard news first. Before the bounce this Saturday I’m selling stickers on behalf of another. Three dollars each. Like one, find me beneath an elm across from the Tigerland Superstore entrance, on the walking path from the railway station. I’ll be there from 12.30pm. To reserve a purchase (as many have done already via my Facebook page), please contact me. … –>
