AFL Beat 2024 – Round 11

ballsofsteelandfury - May 29, 2024May 26, 2024

We got some cool ass guernseys again this round! Yes, Doug Nichols Round spans two weeks! That's why you see different logos on the ground and names in the Ladder and the Highlight videos. Let's see what happened. *** The Ladder *** The Results *** The Highlights https://youtu.be/6SCnboUD49I?si=-_qtBqg5MIXhPM2H https://youtu.be/l-rI6pGh2cs?si=IjugO0HMx_H8J__g https://youtu.be/xM3sXLaAY2M?si=cUbHlzKW7hsNAL8z https://youtu.be/kqvbsHLmSf8?si=g4aiVxG-gnv_4q3O https://youtu.be/AYat2Mr2AQ4?si=U8xTs99QNo68WJhY https://youtu.be/2Z840rmOsP8?si=tq8Kn_ONVGz7UMQt https://youtu.be/Nkmx7K8PMnE?si=S5Ja5i2Zp1t8UHXn https://youtu.be/miwP2ikRx4w?si=c7Z0M2AAsLjUxPtS https://youtu.be/QqDTpN5Iqf4?si=2bTvGpzylUwei-Yj *** Next Round's Schedule *** Footy Tipping Contest *** Notes and Comments Rikki's Bombers are still

Balls Magazine Year 2, Volume 7 (28 overall)

ballsofsteelandfury - May 28, 2024May 27, 2024

This round happened a little before the "Casino" tournament in Palm Springs that my retired friend is putting on. Coincidentally, he was the one that set up the tee time and got the other two in the foursome for this round. This game was also on a work day because 1)

CFL Beat: East Division Preview

The Maestro - May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Another year, another set of team previews! As per usual, this week features the four East Division teams, while next week features the five teams of the West Division. If you'd like to study up before making your picks in this year's [DFO] CFL Pick 'Em Pool, I highly recommending

AFL Beat 2024 – Round 10

ballsofsteelandfury - May 22, 2024May 19, 2024

We got some cool ass guernseys this round! Man, Doug Nichols Round snuck on me again! Yes, that's why you see different logos on the ground and names in the Ladder and the Highlight videos. Let's see what happened. *** The Ladder *** The Results *** The Highlights https://youtu.be/q75iCvoUck0?si=cpqmBfjZdWO4u7j5 https://youtu.be/cG3CVy7sH9o?si=h6bELFjuC6pPRBPi https://youtu.be/diQx1kwUd24?si=-WTFUr_1OdfBxA01 https://youtu.be/DDl27Suve5s?si=x3wyATPQa69q7CGV https://youtu.be/4N1mH8FaHOA?si=3m80VTJMrwBWqoo2 https://youtu.be/rgn7S1-mDPQ?si=ehb8-5oiIzerdZqk https://youtu.be/C3hlJAeFHjU?si=1sSgEDOF6aY_uJbO https://youtu.be/RLNlVW67j1Y?si=6vjvytq4T6GWwCbm https://youtu.be/oRTvtMhrayw?si=T70GCZEzMrCAVOZC *** Next Round's Schedule *** Footy Tipping Contest *** Notes and Comments Look at Rikki's

Balls Magazine Year 2, Volume 6 (27 overall)

ballsofsteelandfury - May 21, 2024May 18, 2024

I'm doing a little bit of time jumping. This round actually happened before the May tournament that I told you about last time. I drove out to Palm Springs on a work day because 1) Stupid work makes me take vacation days every month or else I lose them, 2)

Diet Lesser Footy Weekend

King Hippo - May 18, 2024May 17, 2024

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No, this is not a #HippoLyf reference, I am still a fat fuck who will remain such. Just...not much in the way of viewing. Our Kraut pals at Treyverkeusen look to wrap up their "Invincibles" status in the Bundesliga, home against Augsburg (9:30, ESPN+). Nothing else matters there, to my knowledge. After

CFL Beat: Your 2024 Season Overview

The Maestro - May 16, 2024May 9, 2024

Hello all - after almost six months away, the CFL Beat makes its glorious return this week! I'm looking forward to another year of covering the ridiculous sport of Canadian football for all of you; I have sincerely missed my writing responsibilities this past little while. With the concert calendar

AFL Beat 2024 – Round 9

ballsofsteelandfury - May 15, 2024May 12, 2024

We got some upsets, we got some blowouts, and we got another tie. Let's see what happened. *** The Ladder *** The Results *** The Highlights https://youtu.be/qWt7Dr-C8jE?si=jZ2CIZNLoQ22rXJ0 https://youtu.be/RUAMuykk-NI?si=K7pm1utVM31yNCJE https://youtu.be/BZexHkcwXyA?si=pWgnbpINNf316hMb https://youtu.be/xCQCPWXnX2k?si=DQbYprV1xPNj7Mx4 https://youtu.be/sKRdmvx19eA?si=squdWxF8VX9gvPA1 https://youtu.be/N69aKDCiTN4?si=h7C8cFoixkl6bpzE https://youtu.be/LvFnDqK9sDk?si=_xf9Z4-Sl-lJLf5j https://youtu.be/GPFF0WAoZY4?si=qdVdzfUo6vdFJcst https://youtu.be/e2m-G5CA874?si=W_RsAKhnhRB8JJfK *** Next Round's Schedule *** Footy Tipping Contest *** Notes and Comments Look at Rikki's Bombers up in third place and beating the Giants! Are they for real or are they setting RTD up for a classic

Balls Magazine Year 2, Volume 5 (26 overall) and Pinch Hit Open Thread!

ballsofsteelandfury - May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Unfortunately, your usual Warhammer Open Thread will be delayed until next week due to unavoidable circumstances. Call me Manny Mota as I'm pinch-hitting for ArmedandHammered. Today's story is about the May tournament at my home golf club. It was held on Mother's Day Weekend, which ended up reducing the field as

Interesting Lesser Side Piece Stories

King Hippo - May 11, 2024May 10, 2024

Look, there is just one Prem fixture of consquence today, and it's the Early Bird - City of Men away to Mighty Whitey (7:30, USA). Unless Very on the Beach Fulham get a shock result (or Out of Gas Spurs midweek), the Title race is realistically over. But other stories merit one's

AFL Beat 2024 – Round 8

ballsofsteelandfury - May 8, 2024May 7, 2024

We no longer have any unbeaten teams! That's a bummer, for me. Let's see what else happened. *** The Ladder *** The Results *** The Highlights https://youtu.be/OmRxp6d8mQE?si=1BVXMNewuTEjGLxo https://youtu.be/ZXUAiqXtzlo?si=7zJ7XuPR9JJGzSy6 https://youtu.be/I1dLvE-B71M?si=UBrBX9BgGzmO8I19 https://youtu.be/vMESvW27GYY?si=4QU1GDSWPtLYpseT https://youtu.be/usNKjSK5_CQ?si=8x1TYtzsD7rwq4rf https://youtu.be/ovZP9XRNYas?si=2HdF3bHl3SrmGYkw https://youtu.be/6jgWHdK5jy8?si=g1jgoxaP0zRoiHPt https://youtu.be/IMvRgqvuX5w?si=NmNQVnJHwheRa2gU https://youtu.be/858YCceJ-pk?si=7mR1VvfE_atQJJZZ *** Next Round's Schedule *** Footy Tipping Contest *** Notes and Comments Hippo's Blues lost again, this time to the Collingwood Magpies. It's hard to figure out what their deal is. They're all the way down to

On the Beach Lesser Footy Saturday

King Hippo - May 4, 2024May 3, 2024

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Did y'all read this booky-book in high school? Somehow, I didn't. But I love end of the world/dystopian fiction, so maybe I will put it on my library hold list (saving me ass tons of moneys, why did I ever get out of the habit?). Anything you'd care to recommend