New teams for 2017
The 2016 AGM saw the implementation of sweeping changes. First, the existing teams went into the blender. The arrangement of six teams with an annual draft was abandoned in favour […]
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The Pigs fly again in 2016
What is it about fourth place in the home and away season? Last year, the Jolly Rogers were fourth before the finals and pipped the minor premiers, the Ball Boys, […]
An interview with Motherchucker
RE: I’m told that you recently gained a new member of your household, a rescue dog. Mochu: Yes, a so-called rescue dog. I was expecting one of those St Bernards […]
AATBL takes over Rottnest
Sporting Viking helmets and shields to commemorate the Battle of Svolder, the warriors of the AATBL took over Rottnest Island for the last round of the 2016 home-and-away season. While […]
Arctic conditions on Wireless Hill
The penultimate round of the 2016 home-and-away season was played in sub-zero temperatures on the icy slopes of Wireless Hill in August. Some commentators have suggested that the high proportion […]
An interview with President Barney
RE: Your service to charities is legendary. I’m told that you’ve been helping that French charity Patronnes sans Pensionnaires. What is it about Landladies without Boarders in particular that floats […]
Another trek to the Deep South
Controversy continues to rage about the number of rounds that President Barney has arranged at venues in southern suburbs. The latest of these was the league’s traditional Overweight, Set-In-Our-Ways and Balding, […]
An interview with Big Pineapple
RE: Greetings, Oh Large and Fruity One. Your brow is furrowed. Do I displease you? BP: Sorry. The Olympics are coming up and I’m in training. I’ve been selected again […]
An interview with Reg
RE: Your bio on the website suggests that your real name is Giovanni. Do most people call you Gino? Reg: Yes, Gino or Reg is fine. RE: I think you’re […]
An interview with Stella
RE: You’re probably expecting me to bang on about the fact that you’ve won the league’s “wooden spoon” award, the Asti Spumante, so many times. Stella: No, I can’t say […]