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What the hell was that? The big AFL let-down

by Julie Tullberg

27 Sep 05:40am

Filed under: Afl, Collingwood, Draw, Grand Final, Sport, St Kilda

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On the eve of the AFL Grand Final, I wrote just two words. Colliwobble Day.

We can't think of anything else to do with our hands. Picture: Tim Caffara.

It wasn’t a deliberate curse – I was simply acting on a sickly feeling that the Magpies might kind of wobble.

My instincts proved right, when the Pies died in the second half of their Grand Final showdown against the Saints. It’s scary, when you feel those Colliwobbles invading the hallowed turf once more.

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Nickk says:

01:26am | 29/09/10

Not a Saints fan, but Riewoldt took some amazing grabs in the game, especially in the third quarter. You know nothing about footy if you believe he’s a lousy mark, and that there have been no ‘really good’ marks for 6-7 weeks. Read more »
Ricky Smith says:

10:06am | 28/09/10

There is this replay because of the existing rule. But if it is a stupid rule we must admit it and change it. Only an ass will continue with such a rule. Read more »

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