Adam Goodes - Swans Legend

[goswannies]

The problem with the AFL media is a lot of them are hawk supporters, the crop of kids who grew up in the 80s and now work alongside their childhood heros and secondly the new crop are ex players who did a 2 week night course in how to write English at one of Andy D's private colleges when they retired and therefore have no formal training at all thus we are left with a dumb media.

Look at almost all leagues and their media and almost all of them have degrees in journalism. This is hardly the case in the afl where its filled with ex players and two formally educated journos.

Gerard Healy is an exception surely? I like his injury insights, as a former Physio

[dejavoodoo44]

An artist by the name of Matt Adnate is in the finals of the Moran Prize with this effort. Thought it was pretty stunning. It's called, Be Brave.

ADNATE Be Brave, Portrait of Adam Goodes.jpg

[Ludwig]

An artist by the name of Matt Adnate is in the finals of the Moran Prize with this effort. Thought it was pretty stunning. It's called, Be Brave.

What a coincidence.

An artist by the name of Matt Eighty is in the finals of the Moron Prize with this effort. It's called Be Eddie.

[Mug Punter]

What a coincidence.

An artist by the name of Matt Eighty is in the finals of the Moron Prize with this effort. It's called Be Eddie.

One of your best Ludwig

[dejavoodoo44]

What a coincidence.

An artist by the name of Matt Eighty is in the finals of the Moron Prize with this effort. It's called Be Eddie.

That photo coud have been the basis for a fiendishly difficult Spot The Ball competition.

[AnnieH]

An artist by the name of Matt Adnate is in the finals of the Moran Prize with this effort. Thought it was pretty stunning. It's called, Be Brave.

Wow.

[dejavoodoo44]

Wow.

Yes, each time I look at it, it just seems that little bit more insightful and brilliant.

[AnnieH]

The eyes!!
I'd love a copy of it.

[stevoswan]

An artist by the name of Matt Adnate is in the finals of the Moran Prize with this effort. Thought it was pretty stunning. It's called, Be Brave.

That is a stunning portrait! I love it!

[dimelb]

A thoughtful piece by Martin Flanagan on Adam's, and others', influence:

The limits of sport's influence

[Industrial Fan]

I'm really glad the 2015 season is over. Horrible year for footy. Adelaide game was a bright spot (thanks again Ktigers) but was only there because of the horror in the background.

Still irks that he wasn't and isn't allowed to bow out as the champion of our football club

[Hotpotato]

It's very good news Adam has found a life partner . May it be forever .

[neilfws]

An artist by the name of Matt Adnate is in the finals of the Moran Prize with this effort. Thought it was pretty stunning. It's called, Be Brave.

That is spectacular. All the entries are here:

Doug Moran portrait prize finalists for 2016 ? in pictures | Art and design | The Guardian

Competition looks pretty fierce, high standard this year but the Goodes is by far the best in my unbiased estimation

[dejavoodoo44]

That is spectacular. All the entries are here:

Doug Moran portrait prize finalists for 2016 ? in pictures | Art and design | The Guardian

Competition looks pretty fierce, high standard this year but the Goodes is by far the best in my unbiased estimation

Yes, I also thought the Goodes portrait was the clear standout. But I may also be biased?

[barry]

Great players have walked away from the sport for lesser reasons than Goodes has.

I wouldnt blame him for leaving AFL footy behind.