Politics and footy are eternally linked for Tony Roberts. In 2007 he was left bemoaning the latter when the Roos came crashing down to Earth in their Preliminary Final against the Power.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Port Adelaide v North Melbourne: Pain, pain and more pain
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Port Adelaide v North Melbourne: Might and power
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Local Adelaide guru John Kingsmill watched Port Adelaide trounce the Kangaroos en route to the 2007 Grand Final. A powerful display brought down the curtains on the career of Glenn Archer.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Geelong v Collingwood: A night of hope and spirit
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor managed to secure a ticket to the biggest clash in town. After a week of build-up, he turned up to the ‘G to cheer on his Pies in a titanic blockbuster.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Geelong v Collingwood: Fate, nerves, Otto
September 15, 2020 by 4 Comments
Some nights in footy are etched into your brain, whether it be for the good or the bad. John Harms recounts a memorable night – the Geelong/ Collingwood 2007 Preliminary Final, and his experience of watching it from the bowels of the ‘G.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: Watching from a rugby state
September 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rob Clarkson entered North Melbourne’s 2007 Semi Final against Hawthorn nervous of a straight-sets exit, but was soon optimistic about what the year could hold for his Roos.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – West Coast v Collingwood: Unbearable phone updates all night
September 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Other commitments didn’t stop Andrew Stafford, who managed to keep up to date with Collingwood’s 2007 extra time Semi Final against the Eagles thanks to a passionate mate.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL 2020 Round 17 wrap: Cronulla to pay for indiscretions
September 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
There was action aplenty in the NRL’s Round 17. Liam Hauser covers the aftermath with Cronulla the biggest losers both on and off the field.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – West Coast v Collingwood: Stressing from afar
September 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what became a famous night for Collingwood, Matt O’Connor rode every bump of the 2007 Semi Final against the Eagles from his Thornbury home.
Almanac (Footy) Reminiscence: Planting a blue and white garden
September 5, 2020 by 6 Comments
It’s the first week of the finals in 2007 and John Harms and The Handicapper are contemplating the colour of the plants for their spring garden. [A version of this was published in The Age – Ed]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Geelong v North Melbourne: Finals nerves, changing routines
September 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The pressure of a great season weighed heavily on John Harms as he found his way into the ‘G for Geelong’s first final in 2007. His worries were alleviated by a dominant performance.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Collingwood v Sydney: Omens
September 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Noakes went into his Swans’ 2007 final confident, but was soon left ruing his optimism and reflecting on the dominant Sydney run spanning from 2005-2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Collingwood v Sydney: A big night at the office
September 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor was nervous about Collingwood’s Elimination Finals date with the Swans in 2007. In front of a packed MCG, he went through the familiar rollercoaster of emotions.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Hawthorn v Adelaide: A game worthy of a full house
September 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Tony Roberts got plenty of room to watch the 2007 Elimination Final between the Hawks and Crows. He was lucky to witness one of the great finals moments.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Excitement, frustration, pain
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Nathan Hollier sat watching the Eagles play in one of the 2007 Qualifying Finals from a Perth bar. The ensuing match induced a roller-coaster of emotions, raising the venue’s noise to a crescendo as the final minutes ticked down.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Melbourne v Carlton: The Kreuzer Cup
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was a different type of game when Carlton and Melbourne met in the final round of 2007. Both struggled, and Christian Mooney soon noticed the Blues weren’t too disappointed with the loss, for now they had Matthew Kreuzer at pick one.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne: Finals-type mettle
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Christopher Riordan had expected this 2007 match-up to be between a finals bound Bulldogs and a struggling North Melbourne. The roles were reversed, and Christopher had nothing but respect for the Roos.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Unexpectedly brilliant and ready for finals
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rod Gillett turned up to the SCG in 2007 worried about the Swans, but left enthused about what lay ahead in the finals.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Fremantle: Mind games and a home route to the big dance
August 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It started with John Kingsmill listening to the West Coast game on the radio, and ended in a confusing win that was full of deception. At the night’s conclusion, Port Adelaide had a home final in 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Brisbane v Geelong: From hanging rock to minor premiers
August 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It took a trip to Hanging Rock and a few tears at the departure of Kevin Sheedy and James Hird, but John Harms eventually got to watch his Cats clinch the minor premiership for the 2007 season.
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