No shortage of material for Cam Hooke to cover in this week’s edition of Collingwood Life.
Almanac Rugby League: A forward explains rugby league
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
There are factions within rugby league. They’re called ‘forwards’ and ‘backs’. Here’s how it all evolved.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Geelong v Collingwood: A Victorian blockbuster, like they used to be
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
A wonderful 2007 day saw flag fancies Geelong and Collingwood fight for favouritism. Passing their acid test, Christopher Riordan lauded Geelong’s even performance.
The 2020 Furphy Literary Award short list announced
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
No doubt Almanac writers threw their hat in the ring of the Furphy Literary Award. It has been an enormous success with 850 entries (and a further 250 entries in the junior sections). Here are the short lists. The winners will be announced later this month and the virtual presentation will occur on July 25.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 14
July 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The ladder is starting to take shape in the 2007 season. Follow the Footy Almanac’s coverage of the year as it continues to unfold.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: A shocker in the rain (Floreat Pica Society)
July 5, 2020 by 2 Comments
Going into Friday’s clash expecting a classy win, Richard Moody was shocked with what his Pies dished up. His FPS report details the varying emotions he experienced as Collingwood rallied to make a late comeback.
Sam Newman, Don Scott and Mike Sheahan apologise to Nicky Winmar
July 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
This speaks for itself.
Almanac Cricket – Vale Sir Everton Weekes, the last of ‘The Three Ws’
July 2, 2020 by 3 Comments
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Sir Everton Weeks, a giant of West Indian cricket, who has died aged 95.
Almanac Rugby League – NSW Country Rugby League……Then and Now
July 2, 2020 by 7 Comments
Michael Croke from central western NSW is a teacher and former broadcaster with a long memory of country football. He recounts the good old days in Dubbo in the 60s and 70s.
” ‘Stabber’ …the mini-marvel from Maryborough” by KB Hill
July 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
Michael Caruso carved out a long and distinguished career in country footy. And who better to tell the story than KB Hill.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – Richmond v North Melbourne: What to do with Richo?
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Paul Daffey finishes off the 2007 Heritage Round with a recount of North Melbourne’s easy win over the Tigers, which prompted Richmond fans to either love or loathe their favourite son.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – Carlton v Melbourne: Cheeky Penny and the rebuilding Dees
July 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Freeman went to the MCG in the 2007 Heritage Round, interested to see what Melbourne would be like after weeks of turmoil. The result gave him plenty of hope.
Round 5 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Want to know who your team is playing this week? All Round 5 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture .
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – Sydney v Fremantle: Victory for milestone men Goodes and O’Loughlin
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rod Gillett enjoyed Sydney’s barnstorming win over the dismal Dockers in 2007 to celebrate milestone matches for favourite sons Goodes and O’Loughlin.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – West Coast v Brisbane: The Lions triumph at the House of Pain
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Tony Roberts predicted a miracle in 2007, as the Lions managed to beat the reigning premiers to overcome their Subiaco hoodoo.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Craig out-coaches Clarkson
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Kingsmill recounts the day in 2007 where former Adelaide coach Neil Craig out-pointed Alastair Clarkson’s young Hawks en route to a comfortable win.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide: Young Dogs win Heritage Round
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide and the Bulldogs played out a high-scoring 2007 encounter at the old Telstra Dome. Christopher Riordan watched on, as a plethora of young Bulldogs impressed him.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 13
June 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac’s 2007 flashback is heating up, with teams starting to make a charge up the ladder after Round 13.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 4 review and Round 5 preview
June 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Not the result Cam Hooke expected or wanted from the Pies, he again digs into what went right, what went wrong and what to expect from Round 5 against Essendon.
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