Several years ago, Brett Hutchins set out to write a match review for the Almanac. Instead, he ended up contemplating the big questions of life.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Sydney v Collingwood: Two vastly different tales
June 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor and Cameron Noakes faced another Collingwood v Sydney instalment at a local bar in 2007. Despite going in as favourites, the Pies ran away with an unexpected win.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Richmond v Melbourne: Brown gives the yellow and black a boost
June 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A rainy 2007 Friday night greeted James Massola as he watched the cellar-dweller Tigers and Demons face off. When Nathan Brown sparked the yellow and black to a shock win, the knives were sharpened for Melbourne coach Neale Daniher.
Almanac History: A short film about Peter Norman
June 17, 2020 by 5 Comments
After seeing Alex Darling’s piece about the famous Peter Norman photo, Matt Norman (Peter’s nephew) let us know about his short film, ‘I’ll Stand With You’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Geelong v Brisbane: A blustery day at the Cattery
June 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tony Roberts followed his Lions down from Queensland to play Geelong in 2007. Despite holding fond memories of his team’s previous successes, the Cats brought him crashing down to reality on a miserable Sunday.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Outlasting the Dockers up north
June 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Fremantle were in trouble halfway through the 2007 season after another loss, this time to the Bulldogs. Christopher Riordan covered the high-scoring game up in Darwin.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Aggression beats Hird’s final Football Park hurrah
June 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide rectified their form in season 2007 with a nervy win over Essendon. John Kingsmill watched the game from the stands, and objected to the way the Power faithful treated James Hird.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Bar hopping to the Kangas
June 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
On a Saturday night in 2007, Rob Clarkson ventured through Brunswick pubs while watching his Kangaroos play the Crows. Despite witnessing a dismal match for the blue and white, he enjoyed his suburban Melbourne excursion.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Carlton v Hawthorn: A half is enough to head to bed
June 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After a good patch, Carlton fell back to their old ways in a Friday night horror show in 2007. Paul Mitchell recounts his hard night at the office watching a Franklin-less Hawthorn smack his frustrating side.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 11
June 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Although the current season is finally back, don’t forget to keep track of the Footy Almanac’s glimpse back at the 2007 season. After 11 rounds, here is how the ladder stands.
Almanac Rugby League – Vale Noel Kelly: one of the greats and a true hard man of the code
June 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
The world of rugby league is in mourning following the death on Sunday of Noel Kelly, one of the game’s real hard men. Kelly was named as hooker in the ARL’s Team of the Century, a reflection of his standing in the code. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to one of Ipswich’s greatest sons.
‘From King Valley, to Moonee Valley…and beyond’ by KB Hill
June 11, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill talks to Leigh Newton, son of a King Valley footy dynasty, about his injury-plagued career at Melbourne, and his further sporting adventures.
Almanac Rugby League: Generations of Brethren
June 11, 2020 by 17 Comments
Brothers Football Club, the O’Hanlon family and a particular table go back over a hundred years. Matt O’Hanlon, part of the third generation, shares this tale of one family’s life in footy – they just love it!
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A poor end to a nervy long weekend
June 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After an anxious long weekend, Matt O’Connor had low hopes for Collingwood’s 2007 Queen’s Birthday clash with Melbourne. In a chaotic afternoon at the ‘G, his fears ebbed and flowed through a close match.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – Fremantle v Richmond: Tigers gallant in a tight defeat
June 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Unlucky so far in season 2007, Richmond travelled to Subiaco looking to secure a breakthrough win. Les Everett reports on the high-scoring match.
FAL – Grand Final: Camfield Eagles in a thriller
June 10, 2020 by 16 Comments
The Camfield Eagles are premiers.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: Way too many chips
June 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
St Kilda and North Melbourne squared off in a 2007 clash at the Telstra Dome. Rob Clarkson left disappointed at the slow tactics both teams used.
Almanac Rugby League: Brian Burke thinks outside the box
Almanacker Jason Buffier’s mate Brian Burke runs a coffee shop in Maitland and writes a weekly column in the local ‘Maitland Mercury’. Brian put on his thinking cap to go back to the future to propose a regional rugby league competition to replace the cancelled 2020 competitions in the bush.