Old Mates & Old Foes

‘Mateship’ is a concept that can be traced back to early colonial times. The harsh environment in which convicts and new settlers found themselves meant that men and women closely relied on each other for all sorts of help. In Australia, a ‘mate’ is more than just a friend. It’s a term that implies a sense of shared experience, ...

For the past four years, I have attempted to juggle full-time study with full-time employment. This has resulted in a full-time headache. However, the end is nigh, and it is now more than ever, that I appreciate the unquestionable need to seek the support of old friends.


This week has meant exams. Exams mean study, and study means no footy until the weekend. Not ideal. Not at all. It’s been a long week. But, like ...

WARNING: This review contains the following:

Adult themes

Violence

Anger

Extreme bias towards the Sydney Swans

Love for Adam Goodes (an inexplicably unpopular view in Victoria)

SOUNDTRACK: 'Galvanize' by Chemical Brothers -

Don't hold back!
'Cuz you woke up in the mornin' with initiative to move
So I'll make it harder
Don't hold back!
'Cuz you think about it, so many people do,
Be cool, man, look smarter
Don't hold back!
And you shouldn't even care about those losers in the air
And the crooked stares
Don't hold back!
'Cuz there's a party over here, so you might as well be here
Where ...

Round 1 – Sydney v Essendon: The Wizard’s Week

Six years ago, the West Calder Wizard emerged from the solitude of the Scottish Highlands to embark on a journey. A journey to an unknown land. A journey which would take an unexpected turn. For not long after landing on our shores, the Wizard found love. Those close to him were fond of his cordial manner, and were not surprised when news of this romantic liaison filtered through to the homeland. ...