Grand Final 2021 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Once Upon a Time in the West

Gareth Meyer and his mate Matt did something different during the AFL Grand Final 2021, they exchanged commentary with one another via text message using favourite footy cliches.

Almanac Book Review: 1989 The Great Grand Final

In this entertaining review of Tony Wilson’s ‘1989: The Great Grand Final’ Tasmanian Gareth Meyer weaves his experience of the year and the day together with Tony’s account.

Round 5 – Hawthorn v West Coast Eagles: Cyril’s Bag of Tricks

The eye goes to Cyril, especially on Sunday afternoon when he put on (another) spectacular show.

Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Interview with Clarko

Gareth Meyer resorts to the humor of John Clarke to raise a smile out of Hawks supporters.

Round 21 – Hawthorn v North Melbourne: Unhealthy addiction

Gareth Meyer, shaking off winter inertia, learns that Sydney is not the best town in which to watch Hawthorn v North Melbourne.

Round 7 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Oh Cyril

Gareth Meyer is inspired to leap into song (think Australian Crawl) by Cyril’s deeds in the Hawks win over the Tigers (mullet alert – Ed).

Round 5 – Hawthorn v Adelaide: Ballad of a Small Man

The shorter men of the Hawks and Crows and another with a guitar is all the inspiration Gareth Meyer needs

Round 4 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: The Spirit of Tasmania

St Kilda and Hawthorn have a shared history with Tasmania, the battle for 41 degrees south and Gareth Meyer’s Hawks take the points in an unconvincing manner.

Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: That One Day in April

We welcome Gareth’s first post with the Almanac, a match report on Doggies v Hawks. [Welcome Gareth – Ed]