And so we bid adieu to the 2015 AFL season. Who won the Grand Final, the Australian Super Bowl, the prize of all prizes? Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! In the end, the best team won, so we have to be thankful for that. The Grand Final, to me, really
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Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Finals Week One
Programming Note: I decided to post this on the eve of Finals Week Two because 1) NFL just started WOOOOOOOO!!! 2) this post was going to get drowned out with all the NFL #content, and 3) This is a Late Night sport and it deserves a Late Night post. So, did
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 23
The regular season is over. The finals are here. We got one of the two scenarios I detailed last week, but how we got there was not as expected, which is what I love about the AFL. Who will host the trophy this year? Read on! Welcome To Balls of Steel's
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 22
For Geelong fans, that means thanks to an embarrasing effort against Collingwood on Friday Night Footy (Friday morning for us in the US). For that story and more on who the final eight are and what the possible finals matchups will be, READ ON! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! To borrow
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 21
Finals contenders continue to drop like flies. First it was Port Adelaide, then it was Collingwood, now it was the GWS Giants' turn with an intriguing twist from Geelong. Want details? READ ON! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! I keep telling you guys that the thing I love about the
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 20
Last week, the Port Adelaide Power said goodbye to any finals possibilities in losing to the Western Bulldogs by a healthy margin. This week, another team said goodbye with a tough loss. Who was it and what does it mean for those left alive? Welcome To Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! I'm
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Special Finals Preview
I am posting this deep into the night on Thursday so that you, devoted AFL viewers and readers, can read it prior to the thrilling matchup between Sydney and Collingwood! Who am I kidding? This will basically function as the Open Thread on Friday morning. Hey, at least you'll learn something
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 19
It is getting to be that time of year as teams are fiercely clinging to finals hopes and one miss-step could cause your team's season to be over. Who heeded the call of MXC and who disappointed their fans once again? Let's dive in. Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! Round
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 18
The season is winding down and there are only 5 rounds left! The battle for the top eight spots, which entitle a club to finals footy, is intense. How did our favorite teams do this weekend? Let's dig in, shall we? Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! The round started off
Balls’ Betting Korner
As I was sitting in the shower this morning (don't ask), a thought came to my head: You know, since Unsilent left KSK, we really don't have anyone to give us terrible gambling advice! Well, into the void I go! (Phrasing!) Balls deep into the world of pseudo-legal Internet gambling! One of
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 17
This week, it got a little tighter in the middle, the top stiffened up and responded brilliantly, and the bottom dripped its way closer to the floor. Vagina joke! Also, the current state of affairs in the AFL. Let's dig in, shall we? Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! The round started
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 16
As of this week, the regular season is 2/3 complete. That means the margin of error is getting smaller and every game becomes more and more important. Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! The round started off with the North Melbourne Kangaroos facing the Essendon Bomber in a Friday Night Footy (Friday