Cameron Noakes had it all on the line when the Blues took on the Eagles way out west. By game’s end, the only thing in his favour was a better club song – not that he heard it very often!
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – West Coast v Carlton: At least our song is better than theirs
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Melbourne v Fremantle: First time live
April 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Mark Branagan is a Swans supporter but his attendance at games is far more catholic. Twelve years after the Dockers entered the comp, he thought it might be just about time to have a look at them. He picked a good day.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Adelaide v Sydney: A difficult game for tipsters!
April 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 2007 between Adelaide and Sydney was a difficult game for tipsters as John Kingsmill reported in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Kangaroos v Brisbane
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The Kangaroos began a contractual stint of home games on the Gold Coast in 2007 by hosting Brisbane. Andrew Stafford watched a tight contest.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – St Kilda v Essendon
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With the early 2007 form all over the place, Chris Riordan ventured to the Docklands as an impartial observer to watch the Saints tussle the Bombers.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Pies were bested by the Power in a match played in tough conditions; Gerard Whateley was on board as the heavens opened to the delight of many under the duress of drought.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Richmond v Western Bulldogs
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
Adam McNicol took in the sounds of Richmond’s fourth loss on the trot from a car radio headed towards the magnificent Grampians – surely these ancient mountains sit in stark contrast to the baying hordes of Tiger faithful impatient for payoff on the Wallace Era.
FAL – Round 5: Final scores
April 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
Round 5. Final scores. Some tight ones. And Ladder.
This post includes previous rounds’ scores and the ladder.
‘Keeping an eye on the final…..’
April 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
The spirit of a local legend keeps watch over an Under 14s cricket Grand Final in Wangaratta. Local journalist Simone Kerwin shares the experience.
Almanac Virtual: Webinar – ‘1989 The Great Grand Final’ with Harms, Wilson and Yeates
April 16, 2020 by 4 Comments
How was Dermie set up? Why was he set up? This and more intriguing questions surrounding the 1989 Grand Final revealed and answered in the Geelong Library webinar featuring John Harms, Tony Wilson, and Mark Yeates and addressed in Tony Wilson’s new book, 1989 The Great Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – Some push pianos, others play them
April 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
In our continuing series of rugby league stories, Steve and Col Wilson tinkle the ivories to explain why ‘some players push pianos while others play them’. They argue that it’s one aspect of the game that has never changed.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: A game of two halves
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sam Pang and Brendan Murray were underwhelmed by a scrappy first half at Telstra Dome before some decent footy finally unveiled itself to please even the most ardent critics.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – Melbourne v Geelong : A young Tomahawk axes his critics
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Harms was on the spot to see young Tom Hawkins leave his mark on this clash with the Dees. The kid silenced his would-be critics and the Cats ran riot.
Almanac Music – David Bridie: Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal
April 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Musician David Bridie and Wantok Musik are seeking the support and donations from Almanac readers for the Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal. Please help if you can.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Saints too good
April 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Big win to the Saints in their Round 3 2007 match against the Bulldogs as reported by Howard Kimber in The Footy Almanac 2007.
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