Tag Archives: australia

Ireland’s Wars: The Catalpa Rescue

Posted on Jan 4, 2017 by NFB

We’ve spent the last while looking at the Fenian Raids on Canada, which proved to be the highpoint of the American Fenian Brotherhood. In the aftermath of the last, pitiable, effort in 1871 – not officially a Fenian Raid, but … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

World Cup 2014: Matchday Twelve (Group B, A)

Posted on Jun 24, 2014 by NFB

I couldn’t watch all four games of course. Guess which ones I only caught the highlights of! Netherlands 2 – 0 Chile Chile got off to the better start in this top of the table clash, their unique brand of … Continue reading →

Posted in Football (All), Sport, World Cup 2014 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

World Cup 2014: Matchday Seven (Group B, A)

Posted on Jun 19, 2014 by NFB

Australia 2 – 3 Netherlands I expected a Dutch walkover, but the Aussies put in a heroic performance in trying to keep their slim World Cup hopes alive. They needed to attack right from the off and did so, putting … Continue reading →

Posted in Football (All), Sport, World Cup 2014 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

World Cup 2014: Matchday Two (Group A, B)

Posted on Jun 14, 2014 by NFB

Mexico 1 – 0 Cameroon Played in difficult conditions, another frustrating game for the spectator. It was Mexico’s first half. With the exception  of Eto’o’s effort that glanced off the post (one of his few contributions), it was Mexico that … Continue reading →

Posted in Football (All), Sport, World Cup 2014 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tomorrow, When The War Began

Posted on Apr 18, 2011 by NFB

It’s alright. You’re already hard-pressed to make a good film with a concept that is so hard to believe. A group of Australian teenagers become an impromptu guerrilla force when their nation is invaded by an unnamed Asian force in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Reviews, TV/Movies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Thirteen

Posted on Jun 23, 2010 by NFB

England 1-0 Slovenia Well, look at that. Heskey gets dropped and England win. What a stunning development. In all seriousness though, the English deserved it. They finally showed some of the form that they’re capable of. They were helped by an … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport, Sportsball (World Cup 2010) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Nine

Posted on Jun 19, 2010 by NFB

Netherlands 1-0 Japan Netherlands remain one of my favorites to go far, but it’s another performance where they just ground out a result. The Dutch’s lack of wingers was a problem against a resolute Japanese defence. But, as is the big … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport, Sportsball (World Cup 2010) | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Three

Posted on Jun 13, 2010 by NFB

Algeria 0-1 Slovenia Awful game, played by two very bad teams. Possession given away constantly, and neither was much of a threat to the other. It stands to reason that this game will be remembered for two mistakes: a completely unnecessary red card … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport, Sportsball (World Cup 2010) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment