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The Demon’s Playground

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Fresh from the premiere of Fred Schepsi’s “Eye of the Storm” at the Melbourne International Film Festival, I venture to the MCG for Hawthorn V Melbourne is search of defensive mise en scene. Fred is in town to also show … Continue reading →

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Hird to be Humble

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Dons V Hawks. Lines in the sand, Grannies through the 80s, Brereton’s kiss on Duckworth, Lloydy’s final desperate act to lift his side against a ball chasing Brad Sewell. My hip has been slowly going and after not being able … Continue reading →

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On the Couch

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Mickey Gee

The lure of the long grass calls tonight as we wipe aside the domestic tasks in preparation of a long weekend couch session across fox, channel 7 and 10 and 3AW. I was with Johnny R when he sang “I’m … Continue reading →

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Saints……………Gone

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Hawks were booed at quarter time after scoring one point to St Kilda’s 5 goals. Considered leaving for the Fassbinder festival at ACMI but hung in and by half time we were up on our feet to cheer the boys … Continue reading →

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Hawks can’t repeat 2008

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Sun Drenched G day after the drama of the Anzac Day clash and Storms defeat at the hands of the warriors. Upon arrival we encounter “Hawka” on his way to the ground. Hawks explode early with three goals on the … Continue reading →

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Taming the (Wet) Tiger

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Got cocky and got tram to G without raincoat and had to shell out $5 for poncho retailing at Ground on 2019 prices. Worth the soaking on the way home to see the Hawks slide under every contest, work the … Continue reading →

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A can of Dees

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Back in the sixties you could get a nice footy poster if you collected soup labels. I remember my dee loving bro Robert had a Hassa Mann and Ron Barassi on the wall courtesy of our family penchant for Heinz … Continue reading →

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Crows pick eyes out of play

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Mickey Gee

Erin is in a play. I need to do the right thing. Hawks playing at the same time. Hawks play their best footy during ACT 1 and ACT 2. Despite a rush home, an ACT 3 ends in a Dangerfield … Continue reading →

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