‘The bookies had Geelong warm favourites to beat the Kangaroos. Interrogation of sections of the terrace, however, may have uncovered a tendency (at once self-loathing and self-protection) for hardened Cats fans to back their opponent.’ John Harms couldn’t help but feel that his Cats were already in strife so early in the season.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Strife in the Cattery
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Carlton v Brisbane
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Tony Roberts witnessed a goal-fest at Docklands, with Jonathon Brown dominant.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Richmond v West Coast
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The weather was unpromising, and the ladder positions suggested a lopsided contest, but Chris Riordan ended up very pleased he made the effort to watch the Eagles’ battle the Tigers at the G’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Promised little, delivered less
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The Round 5 2007 match between Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs didn’t live up to any expectations at all according to Mark Hawthorne. This is his report first published in The Footy Almanac 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 4
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For those following the Footy Almanac’s coverage of the 2007 season, here is how the ladder stood after Round 4.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: That sweet sound of the song
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Matt O’Connor made the annual pilgrimage down to the ‘G for another blockbuster Anzac Day clash. Having made a shaky start, his Pies recovered to set up a grandstand finish.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Wet weather footy and an apparent case of disinterent
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John Kingsmill sat huddled under the teeming rain at AAMI Stadium, struggling to see Port Adelaide trounce the Saints. In difficult conditions, the spectacle (or lack thereof) gave him a chance to reflect on the structures of modern football.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – West Coast v Carlton: At least our song is better than theirs
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Cameron Noakes had it all on the line when the Blues took on the Eagles way out west. By game’s end, the only thing in his favour was a better club song – not that he heard it very often!
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Melbourne v Fremantle: First time live
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Mark Branagan is a Swans supporter but his attendance at games is far more catholic. Twelve years after the Dockers entered the comp, he thought it might be just about time to have a look at them. He picked a good day.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: A memorable match
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Although Geelong lost, for John Harms it was a match to remember, his first at York Park in Launceston, Round 4 2007, Hawthorn v Geelong. This is John’s report from The Footy Almanac 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Adelaide v Sydney: A difficult game for tipsters!
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Round 4 2007 between Adelaide and Sydney was a difficult game for tipsters as John Kingsmill reported in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Kangaroos v Brisbane
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The Kangaroos began a contractual stint of home games on the Gold Coast in 2007 by hosting Brisbane. Andrew Stafford watched a tight contest.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – St Kilda v Essendon
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With the early 2007 form all over the place, Chris Riordan ventured to the Docklands as an impartial observer to watch the Saints tussle the Bombers.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide
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The Pies were bested by the Power in a match played in tough conditions; Gerard Whateley was on board as the heavens opened to the delight of many under the duress of drought.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Richmond v Western Bulldogs
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Adam McNicol took in the sounds of Richmond’s fourth loss on the trot from a car radio headed towards the magnificent Grampians – surely these ancient mountains sit in stark contrast to the baying hordes of Tiger faithful impatient for payoff on the Wallace Era.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: A game of two halves
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Sam Pang and Brendan Murray were underwhelmed by a scrappy first half at Telstra Dome before some decent footy finally unveiled itself to please even the most ardent critics.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – Melbourne v Geelong : A young Tomahawk axes his critics
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John Harms was on the spot to see young Tom Hawkins leave his mark on this clash with the Dees. The kid silenced his would-be critics and the Cats ran riot.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Saints too good
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Big win to the Saints in their Round 3 2007 match against the Bulldogs as reported by Howard Kimber in The Footy Almanac 2007.
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