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Author Archives: Mickey Gee

Generals and Oxes everywhere

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Mickey Gee

Expectation, venting, grudge. The round 2 clash between Carlton and Collingwood drew 84,000 fans to the MCG. The ex coach Mick Malthouse versus the former loyal captain and assistant coach Nathan Buckley. It’s pretty obvious Mick Malthouse loves to read … Continue reading →

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9 + Lives

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Mickey Gee

Jeff Kennett sold off a lot of things during his time as Premier of Victoria in the 90’s. Power, schools, Gas, Freeways. If only he had got Cabinet approval to sell off his mouth. In the lead up to this … Continue reading →

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Hop for your life

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mickey Gee

The Japanese tourist chose the most poignant moment of the third quarter to stroll, without the need to show his membership card, down our aisle amongst the North Melbourne members to begin taking photos of his “experience” at an AFL … Continue reading →

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Stand…and deliver

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mickey Gee

I got a ticket to the 2012 Grand Final, in standing room. It was pretty comfy compared to the good ole days….. My first experience in finals standing room came in the 1974 Preliminary final in conditions that would even … Continue reading →

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Hawk Harlequin Horror

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Mickey Gee

I’ve just witnessed Wanda Jackson – the Queen of Rockabilly – at the Corner Hotel. It’s late and I’m now in Bridge Road waiting for a tram that never arrives. Cursing my luck I see the vision from Hawthorn’s past … Continue reading →

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Return of the Wobble?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mickey Gee

It came down to this in the last round. 1 versus 2 in an orgy of strutting one upmanship on the eve of the 2011 Finals series. The night was perfect. No wind. A light dew on the grass. We’d … Continue reading →

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Dead Dog Rubber

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Mickey Gee

A tale of two clubs. One buoyed by pre season enthusiasm is bolted to its fate by the Presidential proclamation that the Dogs MUST make the Grand Final which seals Rocket Eades death warrant when the club fails to make … Continue reading →

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Finals beckon or False Dawn?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Pre game souvlakis, an air of expectation and a modest yet loud crowd in the House suggests a boilover is on the offing. Fremantle can still make the eight, the Roos can still make the eight – “mathematically speaking”. Of … Continue reading →

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Second Chance…

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Get an hour at the Three Crowns before this assignment to imagine what might be. After two lean seasons since the triumph of 2008, we discuss the ramifications on both our social calender and wallet should the Hawks join the … Continue reading →

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Future Proof Pies

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mickey Gee

The ol rivals meet in different circumstances regarding their relative influence on the competition. Saints enter this game on a roll having slumbered deep into the early part of the season with the post premiership draw/defeat hangover. The Pies enter … Continue reading →

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