Earl O’Neill loved the Grand Final. Football was the winner. He spotted a moment that gave him a hint of what was to come.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Finals, Week Two & Three
September 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Monaros’ loss had Earl O’Neill feeling a bit down. Never fear, he’s back in gear, with a recap of the last two weekends, plus an early tip for the Grand Final.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Finals, Week One
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
As is usual, Earl O’Neill makes a helluva lot of sense in this wrap of Finals, Week 1.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty Three, still
September 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill assesses the seasons of some who are done, and looks at the finals before us, as only Earl can.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty Three
August 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
While illness and disease ravaged all around him, Earl had numerous insightful flashes to consider – finals scheduling, Franklin as All-Australian captain – but in the end he decided to present some thoughts about the teams that have played their last game for 2018.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty One
August 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
Almanacker Earl has had one of those weeks! Here’s his story.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty
August 9, 2018 by 5 Comments
Earl covers the waterfront this week. From AFL rule changes, to the possible non-expansion of AFLW, to the difference between KISS and the New York Dolls..
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Nineteen
August 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
A bit of Numerology this week from Earl O’Neill as he wraps up Round 19.
Sydney Almanackers’ Football Lunch (Aug 11)
August 2, 2018 by 7 Comments
Sydney Almanackers, time for a get together. Aug 11 lunch and then footy at Henson Park.
Five live stylists
July 18, 2018 by 4 Comments
Blues blood runs in Earl O’Neill’s veins. (No typo there.) He shares memories of five of his best experiences and, oh, what a lucky man he’s been!
The 2018 Transition Coach Cup
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The state of the game, transition coaches, fatwas, and everything else associated with footy are in Earl’s sights!
The 2018 Chilly Winds Of Winter Cup
July 6, 2018 by 3 Comments
As folks are starting to bang on about the ‘run to the finals’, the crew at Stop Privatisation Of Footy Productions figured it was their last chance for a Mid Term Report. And here it is.
Sydney Almanackers’ get-together
June 22, 2018 by 8 Comments
Calling all Sydneysiders. Earl reckons it’s time for an Almanacker gathering at the local footy.
The 2018 Eddie Betts Cup
June 19, 2018 by 6 Comments
[JTH here] I love Earl’s stuff. Ahead of his time. I find myself in agreement with references to:
Dean Rioli
The Lions of 2001-2003
Gilbert McAdam
Wayne Schwass
Other stuff including a great line about Eddie Betts
And if there’s a get together at Henson Park please let me know.
The 2018 Paul Morse Cup
June 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill is back in the day. Think about it – was life ever free or easy? Here’s one take on it.
The 2018 Perky Girl Cup
May 16, 2018 by 5 Comments
The Voice f Perky Girl has some observations of recent footer – and Mother’s Day.
The 2018 Cannonball Adderley Cup – Round Seven
May 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
After Round 7, Earl O’Neill re-visits his pre-season forecasts. Which teams would you now list as: No chance, Outside chance, Fair chance, Good chance, and Very Good chance?
State of the game – The 2018 Redtails Cup
Earl O’Neill’s tongue-in-cheek suggestion to reduce pressure and congestion – inspired in part by the Redtails’ performance in Alice Springs