Swish Schwerdt unearths some pictorial Uni Blacks memories as he insitgates his own 1982 premiership reunion and shares the tale of Richard ‘King’ Karutz
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Eleven
AFL on telly or Sydney League reserves live on Satdy arvo? No contest really as Earl O’Neill and Perky Girl take in the sights of Henson Park.
SANFL Round 10- Sturt v Norwood: Ferreira is a Ferrari
Norwood fan Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood witnesses the debut of a young excitement machine in the Redlegs win over Sturt.
Book Launch June 18: Athenians and Red Invincibles: The Origins of Queensland Football
Murray Bird’s book Athenians and Red Invincibles: The Origins of Queensland Football will be launched in Melbourne on Thursday.
Almanac Discussion: Should a premiership be decided by a con-job?
Thefootybogan discusses the Harvey-Priddis incident and places it into a social, historical, moral context. Should a premiership be decided on such an act? Thought-provoking.
Four Bunches of Sheilas – But Only One That Can Play – The Tale of Laura and the Three Lamb-Hearted Losers
Archie sat down on Saturday to watch some sport and he was mostly disappointed as he tells the tale of Laura and the Three Lamb-Hearted Losers.
The Post Wrap – Round XI
Mr Wrap tells you all you need to know about the weekend’s round of footy, and offers his wisdom on cricket and the Crowley “suspension”.
Kultur, Crocodiles, Cats and Glittering Couples und mehr…
Stephen Alomes finds himself in the home of the Berlin Crocodiles. As 2pm Saturday rolls around and with the footy a million miles away, he casts an eye over the Swedish Royal Wedding. [Footy Almanac – always first with your European Royal news – ed]
The Pre-Wrap Round XI
Mr Wrap on cheating footballers and footy clubs, cheating horse trainers (enough with the tautologies – Ed). And his usual sagacious advice on investing your hard-earned on the AFL Round XI results.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Ten
The Almanac’s very own Access All Areas: in the Round 10 edition of The ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup, Earl O’Neill casts his eye over the role of the modern ruckman, the plight of the Bombers and what the drinking ban at the Schoolies could evolve into. [And discusses the Fremantle v Richmond game without a single reference to Nat goddamn Fyfe – Ed].
Chris Judd: Emotion trumps bare pragmatism
Brutus Mudcake concludes that Chris Judd’s goodbye on Tuesday was perhaps the perfect farewell.
2008 – The (Finally) All-Australian SSA Team: The United Nation
At last, the Croweaters fielded a side in the SSA U15 carnival in 2008. Two of the youthful All-Australians shown here were on the field for Chris Judd’s final appearance.
Round 10 – The Wrap: Where Life imitates Football
The Wrap and his take on Round 10 and remember as The Wrap says ‘if you read it in the Wrap you know its not crap.’
My day with the Grog Squad
Vaughan Menlove and his day at the footy with the Grog Squad watching his beloved Tigers.
The lack of greats to wear the #7
Dennis Gedling and his mate discussed on Saturday night about the number 7 jumper and the lack of stars to wear that particular number.
Some Perspective Needed For Bomber Fans
Bombers fan Wesley Hall attempts to give some perspective for all Bombers fans in light of the disappointing result for Essendon on Saturday night,
Is Fremantle’s greatest weakness Channel 7?
Did channel 7 play a role in Fremantle’s loss on Friday night and has it played a role in the past? Sean Mortell discusses.