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]
Almanac Footy: The Geelong Ruck Crisis
July 2, 2021 by 12 Comments
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?
May 28, 2021 by 7 Comments
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
May 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
May 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
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
April 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
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
April 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
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
April 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
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
April 9, 2021 by 3 Comments
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
April 6, 2021 by 2 Comments
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
March 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
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
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
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.’
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