Fremantle or Crows Will Win The AFL Premiership

Aidan Hammond has a time proven theory on predicting the premiers. Looks like the Crows win the flag.

Round 4 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: No

Young Aidan Hammond gives his perspective on the Good Friday match between North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.

Fitzroy Under 10-S v Ivanhoe: Footy’s Back

The Roys went to Ivanhoe to start off their 2017 campaign. Everyone had a red hot go.

Almanac (Bush) Footy: The Jumper

Tony Newport reminisces about the Rosebery 1971 Premiership.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 7, 2017: Penrith v Cronulla – Three Cheers for Gus

Paul takes a look at the lopsided clash between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks.

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Old Dog hasn’t seen much footy and when he does, after six months and four rounds, he’s blown away.

Historical similarities

If Hawthorn is looking for a way out of the 2017 season they might need to look back 30 years or so to Matt Watson’s Kangaroos

Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Fun Edition

It’s finals time in the A-League. Hamish Neal has a look at the elimination finals.

Round 5 – Richmond v Melbourne: Contenders? Pretenders?

Jake Rachwalski looks at two teams vying for finals footy in 2017.

In Bob We Trust

Josh Lloyd looks back on the career of Bob Murphy who runs out for his 300th game this weekend. [Welcome Josh – JTH]

Round 5 Preview: Bob is in his Castle!

With a very large nod to an Aussie film classic celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sal gives you all you need to know about Round 5.

Book Launch: Derby

A new book that captures the spirit of the West Australian Derby is having a launch hosted by Dennis Cometti.

Michael “Kingo” Taylor: Mr Consistent

Malcolm Ashwood pays tribute to former Norwood and Collingwood star Michael “Kingo” Taylor

Bob Murphy’s Speech on being made a Life Member of the AFL (via Speakola)

Bob Murphy’s speech on being made a Life Member of the AFL (via Speakola).

Two Brothers – an ANZAC Story

Some shiny service medals, a slouch hat, and a series of letters written by a father to a son he had never seen were delivered in a package to Hobart shortly after World War I. A poignant Anzac story as told by Warren Tapner. Lest We Forget.

Issues for Royals and a reminder for Tigers by Les Everett

Les reviews Round 5 in the WAFL, and wonders at the relevance of the East Perth FC.

Fearless 2017 Rounds 3 & 4 – Hot Cross Buns, Easter Eggs, Fish & Chips and yes… the footy on Good Friday!

Fearless has the latest reviews of rounds 3 and 4. Plenty of big moments including Hawthorn’s crushing consecutive 86 point losses, the Eddie Betts incident and the Tigers continue to surprise the footy community.

Gary Ablett

Damian Balassone has written a poem about God himself, Gary Ablett.

AFL: Who is the premiership favourite, and who is still a chance?

2017 has thrown up a few surprises so far. Daniel Saunders looks at which teams have surpassed expectations and which teams have failed to impress after four rounds.

Almanac Memoir: Cold mornings, clearing torps and the limitations of lankiness

Matthew Naqvi gives an account of his childhood footy experiences demonstrating that having meat on the bone is an under-rated footy attribute.