The new season is almost here
February 2nd 2012 01:17
It's not long now until the start of the 2012 AFL NAB Cup, with that new blogs will be on the way.
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David Harding
Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
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I am 25 year old male, that loves sports, and loves to write,I am enjoying combining the two to make this blog.
Recent Posts How do you solve a problem like Melbourne Victory?January 26th 2012 13:18
The Victory may have themselves a new manager in Jim Magilton, but today showed that the story remains the same. The Melbourne Victory went ahead just before half against the Skyblues, but like they have done most of this season they failed to hold onto it.
 It's a worrying pattern, the Victory's season is on life support, and they couldn't afford to again drop points, but they have. So where to for the Melbourne Victory? They have replaced the manager, but the same old problem remains. Magilton has slammed his players for being naive, the Victory welcomed Mark Milligan into the side today, and they looked pretty worried throughout the game. Sydney FC had looked as if they deserved to be in front early, but the Victory turned it around with both Cernak and Fabio scoring their first goals for the side. Fabio's goal was a bit of magic, he was close to the line and snuck the ball back into a tight spot into the back of the net. It's not as if the Melbourne Victory's attack is that bad, they were making chances and were getting close to scoring. It's just, when it comes to the back half, the Victory are just shocking, what is the fix for the Victory? Whatever they are doing is clearly no longer working. Or is the Melbourne Victory problem more widespread than we think? Kewell and Thompson are starting to find a partnership, Cernak is off the mark, so maybe he will find his feet now, but how do you solve a problem like the Melbourne Victory? Two managers have departed, and it seems that there are still issues that are getting in the way of the Victory's progress. Ante Covic has been good in goals, sometimes he has his lapses, Lawrence Thomas the young Victory keeper has had 2 good games early in his career. The Victory have the talent there, they have to find their feet and get their acts together, right now Magilton is only there until seasons end. It's time to shake things up for the Victory, treat this as a start for next year, it seems their race is pretty much done. So let's put the players on notice, Kenny has done it at Liverpool, he's slapped his players with a shape up or shit out warning. It's almost time that the Melbourne Victory, and their manager figure out who will be there next season, and who won't. It would seem that Ricardinho whose salary is apparently taking up a fair chunk of the Victory's salary cap might be gone once his contract expires in April. Tando Velaphi may find a new home, again, he has had injury trouble, and I believe that Covic and Thomas are more than adequate to be the keepers. Thoams might be young still, but I've more trust for him than I do for Tando, a better more experienced keeper than Tando could be a thing that Victory needs. This transfer window the Victory have got Milligan and Davies in, but really need to solve some other issues. It's time to find another solution, the chance of playing finals is slowly slipping away, so might as well try and change things up now. Can the Victory turn it around? We shall see. Every week it's looking increaingly likely that we're looking at a Victory season that's sinking, and the Victory should turn towards 2012-13.
WWE Network not in AustraliaJanuary 12th 2012 02:44
Foxtel and Austar will not be carrying the WWE's "WWE Network" after being flooded with emails Foxtel have said they haven't any plans for the network at this stage.
But they have said that this will not affect any WWE programming already airing on Foxtel and Austar. For now when the WWE Network launches, it won't be on Foxtel/Austar, but Australians will still be able to watch Raw, Smackdown, NXT, Vintage Collection, Superstars, and other WWE Specials that Fox8 airs.
Join in the wrestling discussion at TAE - The Sports ForumJanuary 6th 2012 12:28
Our partners The Animal Enclosure - Sports Forum are looking to start fresh, and create a new look, and new identity and try and welcome people from around the world. The Animal Enclosure's wrestling board is known as The Squared Circle, and it's located here all you need to do is make an account and tell them that Maj sent you, and we will get you set up.
We're looking to try and start this blog up and running again in 2012, with all new blogs, and to continue to discuss them, they will also be posted on the Animal Enclosure
2012 TSL Fixture out soonJanuary 6th 2012 12:21
We have not made many TSL updates in awhile, we will do so very soon, and that will be once the TSL fixture for 2012 is released.
Fevola set to turn sights to puntingDecember 7th 2011 10:19
Brendan Fevola has seemingly put an end to trying to playing in the AFL next season, and looks to become a punter. Fevola had indicated a desire to try and make the move to the states, tonight he's apparently boarded a flight to America. One of Port Adelaide's sponsors had said if they got Fev and Leon Davis to the Power they would get $1million.
The Power however has already said no to Leon Davis, although this was before the offer from one of their minor sponsors. Davis seems more likely to be at a WAFL club next season, with Peel Thunder and Swan Districts leading the way
New Fourth Substitute PartnerDecember 1st 2011 14:05
The Fourth Substitute is proud to welcome it's new partner Off The Crossbar, the forum made by football fans, for football fans. With the new partnership we're hoping to keep you more updated with opinions on all the leagues, and not just the mainstream football leagues.
With the permission of the admin of Off The Crossbar we're hoping to promote our writers more as well. If you are interested in football, want to talk football with other passionate football fans, click here to join Off The Crossbar
"The Ugandan Giant" Kamala Reportedly Has Foot AmputatedNovember 11th 2011 02:32
WrestlingNewsCenter.com reports James Harris, who is known as "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala, had his foot amputated Monday due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes.
Hollywood Jimmy, a close friend of Harris, wrote Wednesday, "I talked to James today and he’s in good spirit. James is a true Memphis Wrestling legend and will be missed in the wrestling world. I had the opportunity to travel up and down the road with James and he's one of the nicest people in the wrestling business. I wish James a speedy recovery and we hope he feels better
Minor Tasmanian State League NewsNovember 11th 2011 02:08
Clarence's Ben Setchell has moved to DOSA in the old scholars and will take on an assistant coaching role. Clarence also welcomes Zac Mastrocola from North Hobart, Jake Cox from Glenorchy, and Chris Hensby from Clarence.
Glenorchy's Clinton Brown has given up on the club after only half a season by joining the Central Hawks in the SFL. Its his fourth club since 2009
Former WWE Star Henry O. Godwinn In Critical Condition Following Car WreckNovember 10th 2011 02:26
Source: PWInsider.com
Former WWE Superstar Henry O. Godwinn (Mark Canterbury) is currently in a critical condition following a car wreck on Tuesday in Lindside, West Virginia. Canterbury reportedly drove his vehicle over the edge of a cliff and as a result suffered two punctured lungs, thirteen broken ribs and a broken leg. He was airlifed to a local hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
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On Morrison it was basically the same old moveset, he does wow the crowd but I think that maybe to change it up a bit, I suppose I am looking at it from a point of view that he has talent, he has charisma but the Morrison character needs fine tuning.
The Natalya/Beth thing has them finally looking like a team that can beat anyone, and wrestle and not get jobbed out, but they then have her lose on TV (not NXT or Superstars) but on live TV cleanly without first having something happen. I thought they'd kill the heat and the push that Natalya is getting.
I think Gail Kim adds a little bit more to the division, and as you say Rayne gets a title reign (no pun intended?) I'd still rather Daffney then Gail, but alas I have to settle there I suppose.
I agree with you re the Roode/Storm point, they shouldn't have changed it at the PPV, and then ease into the feud with Storm and Roode if they were going to go there.
The Nash shot was just a bit of heel heat
Nice to see you are on board.