The Old Dog is multi-tasking on a winter’s night, splitting the firewood and watching the footy replay on his computer. He presents his report of the Queen’s Birthday clash that saw Collingwood record an excellent win over Melbourne.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Footscray: Aaron Naughton is Stevie Winwood
So many footballers have the looks and characteristics of other people observes Old Dog as he presents his thoughts on the Bulldogs excellent win over the Magpies.
Round 6 – GWS v St Kilda: Good luck with the policing of body language
Old Dog is an admirer of umpires, but not of the AFL for expecting their umps to be mind-readers.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s the best ever
The Old Dog has played 667 games over 40 seasons and has seen many fine footballers, but Greg Nutting is the best of them all, as Old Dog explains.
Almanac Footy: Season 40 for the Old Dog!
Not too many footballers can say they are pulling the guernsey on for season 40, the Old Dog can! [Congratulations and well done Old Dog, you’re an inspiration to us all!]
Almanac Footy: 1000 x Buddy and Old Dog saw it all
Old Dog was among the many thousands at the SCG in a night to remember as Buddy Franklin kicked goal number 1000 of his illustrious career.
Almanac Music: The Fumes
Matt Zurbo shares the story of how he travelled to gigs with The Pretty Littles, until the the lead singer and friend, Jack, turtled up when he was confronted with the opportunity of meeting The Fumes in person at the Espie in St Kilda.
Nankervis
With the appointment of Toby Nankervis as Richmond co-captain, the Footy Almanac reprises Old Dog’s wonderful tribute. The Old Dog knows a thing or two about ruck work. He also knows a few things about Toby Nankervis, who he coached as a youngster. He was very proud on Friday night.
Almanac Music: Three Songs
Matt Zurbo challenges you to name the first three songs you think of. And explains why.
Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – Have Love, Will Travel
Matt Zurbo revisits the time he presented a radio show, and discusses some of the music the played on his program.
Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – Kate Ceberano
Matt Zurbo fondly remembers Kate Ceberano and their brief time together.
Almanac Footy: What your club needs.
The Old Dog casts his eye over most of the AFL teams to determine the players they need to make them a premiership threat.