Andrew Stafford watched the Pies triumph in a tight clash against the Saints in 2007. In the tense final minutes, some Daisy Thomas magic proved to be the difference.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Daisy’s day out
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Nostalgia Unlimited: Essendon Champs and their Footy Cards.
June 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
Essendon champions from the VFL era have their story told through footy cards in a new book by Neil Cole and Graeme Dickenson, ‘Nostalgia Unlimited: Essendon Champs and their Footy Cards’.
Round 4 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Want to know who your team is playing this week? All Round 4 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture .
‘A Salute to the Centurions……..’ by KB Hill
June 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the 1920 premiership won by the Wangaratta Football Club. After battling to recommence after The Great War, the Ovens & King League came back to life and provided a fiercely contested competition.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Dirty Didak and mercurial Mitchell
June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Two resurging Victorian teams met in the last game of Round 13, 2007. Matt O’Connor reports on a nailbiting finish full of young and international talent.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Glenn’s day
June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In North Melbourne champion Glenn Archer’s 300th game during the 2007 season, Christopher Riordan’s love of footy and the Shinboners grew substantially.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Adelaide v West Coast: Attack against precision
June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Neil Craig’s 2007 Adelaide side had only just started to play a more attacking game. But John Kingsmill watched Dean Cox and the Eagles put on a smart and clinical display at AAMI Stadium.
Round 4 – Scores and reports
June 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 Sydney 5.9.39 d by Western Bulldogs 10.7.67 GWS 10.6.66 d Collingwood 9.10.64 Port Adelaide 13.11.89 d West Coast 6.5.41 St Kilda 15.3.93 d Richmond 10.7.67 Essendon 8.3.51 d by Carlton 7.10.52 Gold Coast 10.4.64 d Fremantle 8.3.51 Brisbane 10.23.84 d Adelaide 7.4.46 Melbourne 6.8.44 d by Geelong 7.5.47 Hawthorn 8.10.58 d [Read more]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – St Kilda v Richmond: As footy should be
June 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of the St Kilda and Richmond clash on the weekend, enjoy James Massola’s appreciative take on a free-flowing 2007 match between the two sides.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Brilliance over grit
June 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide, struggling to break the eight, needed a win in their 2007 match with Brisbane. Andrew Stafford describes the magic of Daniel Motlop, and how the Power had a chance to win with just minutes left.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Geelong v Sydney: Bucketing down toys and goals
June 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Branagan had to negotiate a kid’s birthday party to watch the 2007 clash between the Cats and Swans. But when he did manage to watch slivers of the contest, he was both frustrated and nervous.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Essendon v Melbourne: No fairytale for Neale
June 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rob Clarkson sat down in his place atop the Phoenix to watch Neale Daniher’s last game as Melbourne coach in 2007. A winding story about Melbourne pub life and the fate of footy ensued.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 12
June 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac’s reflection on the 2007 season has reached its halfway point, with Geelong sitting atop the ladder ahead of some unexpected up and coming sides.
Podcast: Margaret Edson on teaching
June 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Tony Wilson was good enough to share with us the latest Speakola podcast episode featuring a very special speech that will resonate with many involved in teaching; we share it with you now.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 3 review and Round 4 preview
June 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke loved Collingwood’s effort in their round three win over the Saints. Looking ahead to a date on Friday night footy with the Giants, he is bullish about the Pies’ prospects.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 2 and 3: There’s always next week
June 19, 2020 by 2 Comments
It’s been a long time between drinks Pie fans, but Cam Hooke is back to review Round 2’s draw with Richmond and preview the upcoming clash with St Kilda.
“I’ve lived a life that’s full…I did it my way…”
June 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Our regular contributor KB Hill invited guest writer Greg Rosser to share memories of the Clarke family and their long association with the Milawa Football Club.
Round 3 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
June 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Want to know who your team is playing this week? All Round 3 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture .
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