Deakin student Chris Mangos watches football strategy and tactics very closely. Here he asks why Geelong coach Chris Scott has a relatively poor finals record, analysing three significant losses in particular. [This piece may flush out some Geelong frustration in the comments – Ed]
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Almanac Footy: The Geelong Ruck Crisis
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos considers the question that has frustrated Geelong supporters for years: who should play in the ruck?
Almanac Footy: Best Geelong team for 2021?
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos has put his head on the chopping block in selecting his best Geelong team in position come the pointy end of the season. This team is sure to generate conjecture among Geelong supporters.
The Unsung – Round 9: Matthew Flynn and Josh Rotham
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos continue his weekly profile of the ‘unsung’ players of the AFL.
The Unsung – Round 8: Isaac Cumming and Trent Rivers
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ eighth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Isaac Cumming and Trent River.
The Unsung – Round 7: Jake Buckley and Harry Edwards
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring players yet to win general acclaim. This week, Giant Jake Buckley and Eagle Harry Edwards.
The Unsung – Round 6: Jacob Koschitzke and Darcy Cameron
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ sixth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Jacob Koschitzke and Darcy Cameron.
The Unsung – Round 5: Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fifth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe.
The Unsung – Round 4: Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fourth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl.
Almanac Footy Comment: The brilliance of the Sydney Swans Academy is changing the AFL landscape
The Sydney Swans worked out what best suited their need to retain players – and acted. It’s up to other clubs to do what’s best for them argues Deakin student Chris Mangos.[Interesting – Ed]
The Unsung – Round 3: Sam Wicks and Harrison Jones
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ third weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Sam Wicks and Harrison Jones.
The Unsung – Round 2: Chad Warner and Francis Evans
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ second weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Chad Warner and Francis Evans.
The Unsung – Round 1: Errol Gulden and James Jordan
We’re delighted to introduce our second Tuesday columnist, Chris Mangos, who’s come up with a beaut idea for a weekly read. We all love when a young player, of whom we’ve never heard, makes the most of the chance a coach has given him. Someone who is given it a crack behind the scenes, one of ‘The Unsung.’
Tin-arse Collingwood have the law on their side
Wednesday night and I’m at the Celtic Club in Melbourne. I love how Australian Irish Clubs, especially the Brisbane one, make you feel like you’re down the road from Bewley’s. I think it’s the crosses carved into the wooden staircases and the blokes in cardigans with soup stains on their ties. The drinkers all look [Read more]
Almanac Cricket Comment: Luigi wants to turn history on its head and make cricket a game for footballers in the summer.
Luigi has been taking it easy over the Christmas-New Year period and has had plenty of time to think and chat. He’s hearing lots of ideas about cricket. He’s got a few of his own. This one turns history around. [Creative – Ed]