by NRB | 27 Jul 2018 | The Godfather: Peter Corris |
There is talk of the AFL making changes to the rules of Australian football to make it a more interesting and watchable game. Something such is sorely needed. Attendances are down and many people, including players, confess to turning off the television coverage. In...
by NRB | 13 Jun 2014 | The Godfather: Peter Corris |
I know of few more ludicrous sights than a clutch of AFL football commentators, mostly solidly built ex-players, lined up on a football ground at half time and all wearing grey suits, white shirts and ties. Some discussion programs, such as Foxtel’s League Teams,...
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