Jackson Clark reports on a visit by Hawks Cyril Rioli and Jed Anderson inspiring young Indigenous students in the Top End.
Edwards Becomes a Bomber
October 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
Territorian Shaun Edwards looked destined to join the Adelaide Crows until a late play from the Bombers, negotiating across countries and timezones. Jackson Clark provides the lowdown on a player promising to be a handy pick-up for Essendon.
The next Rioli
October 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Almanac’s eyes, ears and nose are everywhere. Jackson Clark offers insights into the next Rioli likely to make a name on the national footy scene.
Play the NTFL Club Songs
October 10, 2013 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark reveals that Palmerston FC have adopted the Handicapper’s most popular theme song: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.”
AFL Masters Carnival
October 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
More than 1300 players, officials and supporters flocked to Darwin this week to participate in the 31st AFL Masters National Carnival. Jackson Clark was on the spot and reports that it’s about more than just the game.
Preview of the Upcoming NTFL Season
October 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
Missing the AFL already? Fear not, NT fans – the Northern Territory Football League kicks off this weekend. Jackson Clark looks at how the eight clubs are shaping up.
Second Chance for Thorp
September 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Former Hawk Mitch Thorp – taken between Boak and Selwood in the 2006 draft – could make an immediate impact next year if he finds a new home in this year’s draft, writes Jackson Clark.
Crowley the key to Dockers’ chances
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Ryan Crowley is loved by his mother, his team mates, Dockers fans and Jackson Clark. Our man in the Deep North tells us why Crowley’s stopping job on Sam Mitchell will be a key to the result.
My most memorable individual quarters from a player
September 16, 2013 by 8 Comments
Jarrad McVeigh’s second quarter against Carlton in last Saturday’s elimination final was brilliant. His performance got me thinking about other brilliant individual quarter performances.
AFL Finals Week 1: My BIG Weekend of Finals Football
September 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
Despite a disappointing end for his Tigers, the first week of the finals had it all – big hits, close games, upset wins, screamers … everything. Jackson Clark made the trip from the Territory and took in all four games.
What to do about Round 23?
September 1, 2013 by 9 Comments
Something needs to be done about “dead-rubber” AFL games in the final round of the season. I saw the most uncompetitive performance from a side in recent memory with Fremantle’s performance against St Kilda on Saturday. With all due respect to the Saints, we were watching a game where only one team cared about winning [Read more]
Best junior footy players on show in Darwin
August 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The country’s most talented young footballers were on display with the School Sport Australia Combined Australian Football Championships at TIO Stadium in Darwin last week.
Karmichael Hunt’s Future In The Game
July 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
What should Karmichael Hunt do? He’s an elite sportsman and we should be seeing him at his best, writes Jackson Clark.
Tiger Army finals bound?
June 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Tiger Army is roaring and for good reason, writes Jackson Clark.
Jeremy Cameron – The Next Big Thing?
June 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark shines a light on an underrated Giant. Why is Jeremy Cameron one of the most exciting young key forwards in the AFL?
Is there such thing as an intelligent footballer?
June 7, 2013 by 14 Comments
Is the term ‘intelligent footballer’ really an oxymoron? Jackson Clark looks at the Rhodes Scholar, the doctors and the law students proving that there is plenty of brainpower beyond just football smarts.
Australian Football and Improving Indigenous Relations
May 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark, a resident of the Top End, and a social sciences and education student, reflects on the AFL’s Indigenous Round.
Jaeger O’Meara – the best AFL debut ever?
May 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark asks whether the Gold Coast’s Jaeger O’Meara is having the finest debut year in the history of the game.
Is there still a spot for the small man in modern AFL?
May 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark admires the shorter players. But he wonders whether they’re getting a fair go. Here he identifies the problem of heightism among AFL recruiters.
St Mary’s FC: The Green Machine
May 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
The achievements of the Saints sides in previous decades have set a tough precedent for the current teams to follow, writes Jackson Clark.
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