A lot of love for Buddy

When Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin stepped away from footy last season due to an ongoing mental health condition, fans across the country wondered if we would ever see him in full flight again. Nick says we need not have worried.

Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: All the pretty magpies

David Wilson once again climbs aboard his imaginary horse called Harry Collier for a Cormac McCarthy -inspired ride. There is a trace of Texas in the air.

Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: It was fair dinkum unbelievable

With Geelong threatening Collingwood in later stages of the game, Jeff Dowsing reports the highlight was an American Pie galloping towards goal.

VAFA B Section – Beaumaris v Fitzroy: A Game for the Ages

Every now and then a sporting contest gets a hold of you because it is such a thrilling contest where everyone gives their all. Royboy Nick Marshall, who played in the seconds on Saturday, became totally engrossed in this classic contest between hot faves Beaumaris and Fitzroy. [I’ve got to watch the replay – JTH]

Round 9 – Greater Western Sydney v Western Bulldogs: And they call him Dad

Giants put on a master class to subdue the Doggies but it was first gamer Kieran Collins that caught Neil Anderson’s attention.

Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: Sensational game! (Floreat Pica Society)

Collingwood’s win against Geelong was satisfying for the Floreat Pica Society, the Pies have turned the corner and are starting to gel as a team.

Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: Fish lips and furrowed brows

Lord Bogan exalts on high as tattooed, toothless, uncouth, welfare-dependent Collingwood ferals ruined Geelong’s pleasant afternoon at the footy.

Round 9 – Melbourne v Brisbane: The Young Dees Gain Another Young Fan

Nick Marshall’s first league game was Fitzroy’s last AFL match in Melbourne, on Sunday his young nephew’s first game was a win for the Dees.

Round 9 – St. Kilda v Essendon: Saints Alive; Well, After Half Time!

The Saints forward setup impressed Braham Dabscheck especially when the win over Essendon was without Riewoldt kicking goals.

Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Priceless

Joe Moore has done the numbers and Swans number 23 keeps returning value especially in a priceless display against the Hawks.

Round 9 – Gold Coast v Adelaide: Ho hum

Rulebook reviews Adelaide’s big win against Gold Coast with positives and negatives and some general observations

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 9 Review

With a quality win over Geelong, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood believers are encouraged to be seriously optimistic and keep the faith.

Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: I love Melbourne, I love footy

In town for Good Beer Week, Luke Reynolds is able to celebrate a Collingwood win with fellow good beer lovers at GABS instead of drowning his sorrows.

Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Yes Bloods – what a win! And a trip down memory lane.

Jan Courtin returned to Melbourne to watch her Swans against Richmond and Hawthorn, a journey that included a win and a loss and a trip down memory lane.

Almanac Weekend Sports Results 22/5/16

All the latest sporting results fit for publishing

Almanac Soccer: Let’s Look Back at the Euros-Euro ’68 (Italy)

Dennis Gedling revisits Euro ’68 with Italy’s win in the 1968 European Football Championships.

VAFA B Section Round 7 – Beaumaris v Fitzroy: What a Game!

Phil Hill wishes he were Neville Cardus as he tries to find words to do justice to a superb game of footy between Beaumaris and his Roys. [This sounds like a cracker Phil – Ed]

WAFL Round 10: All hail the WAFL by Les Everett

Wild weather in the West made for an interesting round 10 in the WAFL writes Les Everett

A-League Off-Season: O’Toole’s journey to the Roar

Hamish Neal writes about Connor O’Toole the latest Australian footballer to have spent time at the renowned Seiritsu Gakuen High School in Japan to then go on and gain a first team deal with a professional club.

Round 9 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Grave Danger

Port Adelaide’s descent into thuggery reminded Peter Baulderstone of their past ‘heroes’ like Grave Danger and ‘Chicken’ Hayes. Any Eagles away win is a good win. A fizzling cracker of a game (and Eagles season to date).