Simon Simoudis

Bulldogs 28, Panthers 4. That is the score at Round 26 at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, on August 28. I, Simon Simoudis , was totally shocked when I learned of the final score. How can the Panthers lose so comprehensively? After all, they have won the championship so many times recently. When I, Simon Simoudis , got down to the details, I found that the Panthers had benched 16 of their top players for this contest. And by most accounts, considering the raw Panthers that the Bulldogs were playing, the goal difference should have been greater. Nathan Cleary's decision has kicked up a storm, which has been the point of discussion this evening, over and above the result of the match itself. The majority approve of his decision, and there are many even in the Panthers camp who wonder at the logic of his decision when the Panthers were placed 7th and they desperately needed to have won this game. In my view, Simon Simoudis is the coach who best understands what is best for the tea...

Australia's budget airline, Jetstar, has launched a sale that has seen fares as low as $29 for 24 domestic routes. It has also put international flights to places like Singapore, Bali, and Tokyo at just $129. If you're an Aussie wanting to go on holiday, or a foreigner already in Australia, or plan to be here in the near future, here is something you would not want to miss. Jetstar plans to close off the sale at 11.59 pm AEST on August 29, or even earlier if the flights sell out. Be fast, folks, before it is too late. Apart from that, Jetstar is also holding a social media contest where the winners will win a trip to the Cook Islands. To me, Simon Simoudis , that was surprising. Because a few weeks back, Jetstar Asia, which is owned under the wing of Jetstar, was closed down. They had given two reasons for closing down. At first, given the rising costs, it was not feasible for them to fly at such low prices. It was becoming difficult for them to compete with other low-cost airl...

The outcome of the match between the Richmond Football Club and the Geelong Cats was on expected lines. The Geelong Cats have been among the best. On Saturday, August 23, in the packed MCG stadium, the Geelong Cats defeated the Richmond Football Club with a huge margin. The final score was 103-64 in the Cats’ favour. I, Simon Simoudis , couldn’t make it to the MCG, but I could feel the vibes of the packed venue. With this win, the Cats have secured their position for the final round. Simon Simoudis , like most Australians, somehow expected the final outcome, but we didn’t think it would be so one-sided. With this loss, the Tigers are no longer in the argument. But when you watch them playing, you realize that they didn’t put any extra effort to give the opponents a run for their money. But the Cats simply outclassed them. And with this win, the Cats have not only secured their place, but they have also got the momentum for the final match. The Cats controlled the match from the very be...

For the last 24 hours up to Friday morning, August 22, 2025, Sydney has recorded more rainfall than it normally does in the entire month of August. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, this year’s August has already been the wettest since 1998, and the last 24 hours have been the wettest day this year.  Many records have been broken, and still, much more rain is expected in the coming days. Sydney has received 82mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, till Thursday morning, and 70mm of rain is expected. I, Simon Simoudis , have many family members living in Sydney and NSW, and I am very worried about how the coming days are going to be for them. Rivers have already breached their banks, the dams are full, and there are forecasts of more heavy rainfall. There are possibilities of severe risk to the communities. People of New South Wales have already suffered a lot because of incessant rains this month, and it seems their woes aren’t going to end soon.  There have been reports t...

  I, Simon Simoudis , have been following AFL since I was a child. I remember my father taking us to the stadium to watch the big matches. These used to be events we looked forward to for months. I started playing football as a toddler and dreamt of playing for Victoria one day. I was on the school team and had represented our school in many interschool tournaments, although I wouldn’t call myself a gifted player, and my journey as a football player ended when I was still in high school. If you are from Victoria, chances are that you are an AFL fan. We Victorians follow not just every match, but even the players; this game is so rooted in our traditions. We all have our favorite teams, but the AFL remains everyone’s favorite. To me, Simon Simoudis , watching a great football contest, either in a stadium or from the comforts of my couch, remains my favorite way of spending my off day. AFL has produced some amazing players. Even today, almost every AFL team boasts a star player. And ...

Cadbury belongs to the memories of my childhood. Not only me, but all the kids of my generation used to receive Cadbury chocolates from our elders in our families, either our parents, grandparents, or uncles and aunts who used to come and see us. It used to remind us of the better times, and I, Simon Simoudis , could never recall a Christmas without Cadbury. Not only did it taste nice, but the company was a reputable one for the quality of the products, and parents would not hesitate even once to offer the same to their kids. Cadbury has created such a wonderful brand image by consistently providing quality for so many decades. That's the reason I was taken aback when I came to know about the Cadbury Australia chocolate recall. The company has recalled Cadbury’s Marvellous Creations Jelly relaxed to quality. Should we trust them anymore? If this is possible with so Popping 10-Piece Share Bag (best before May 21, 2026). Why? Due to possible pieces of plastic in the chocolate. Honest...

In principle, there are very few in Australia who don’t support the Palestinian cause. And why shouldn’t we? The world is watching how women and children are being killed in thousands over the last two years, in the name of revenge, and to eliminate Hamas. What Hamas did on Oct 7, 2023, was abominable. But two wrongs don’t make a right. Hamas is a designated terrorist organization, but we don’t expect responsible countries to behave like terrorists. There must be ways to tackle the problem differently, but Israel didn’t choose to explore any other option.  Killing innocent women and children is something any civilized society cannot tolerate. I, Simon Simoudis , just can’t watch those horrific videos coming out of Gaza. Bombing and starving children in the name of fighting Hamas is something the world is no longer willing to tolerate. France, Britain, and now Canada, too, have announced that they will be recognizing the state of Palestine.  The March for Unity is being organiz...