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Discussing the passion of supporters and the media for the AFL grand final, Williamson argues that 'tribal behaviour is an instinct deep rooted in the human psyche' and that 'as a form of tribalism, sport is probably the least worst'.
A column canvassing current literary news including positive reviews for Peter Temple's In the Evil Day in the USA and a brief report on the Institute of Public Affairs' inclusion of Patrick White's Nobel Prize on a list of Australia's 13 biggest mistakes.