Draws are hard to come by in footy, but that doesn’t make them spectacles. Tony Roberts recalls a 2007 tie that held nothing good for the future of football.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – West Coast v Kangaroos: A wayward Western performance leads to small-club syndrome
June 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rob Clarkson cheered on the Roos from a local pub in 2007. But as his Kangaroos fell behind to a determined West Coast outfit, his attention went to fuelling his envy at other lavish clubs.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Melbourne v Adelaide: The first moment of true glory for long-suffering Dees fans
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Freeman witnessed a spectacle at the MCG in Round 10, 2007. Previously winless, Melbourne turned the tables on Adelaide to secure a wonderful victory.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Family, Fremantle, failure
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Chris Tarrant travelled to the MCG to play his old side for the first time in 2007. Mike Shuttleworth describes his horror reunion with the Magpie faithful.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 9
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The 2007 AFL season is heating up after nine rounds. Here’s the ladder to accompany the Footy Almanac’s match reports.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: The Power fall to the classy Cats
May 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
John Kingsmill braved the wintery conditions to collect his bets. Seeing Port Adelaide replaced in the top four by Geelong, he left blown away by the aggressive passages of play exhibited by the Cats.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Melbourne v North Melbourne: Red and blue heartache continues
May 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A Sunday afternoon with family at the MCG soon turned to desolation for Mark Freeman. A spirited last quarter fightback from the Dees only ended in a devastating finish to their 2007 clash with the Kangaroos.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: Superman stamps the Swan’s intentions
May 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
Cameron Noakes was bullish after the Swans accounted for fellow finals aspirant in the Bulldogs. Played in the harsh terrain of the ‘Manuka Triangle’, the 2007 clash epitomised the class of Sydney.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Richmond v Essendon: Another Richo tragedy
May 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Paul Daffey ventured to the MCG for the third instalment of Dreamtime at the ‘G. In a dramatic finish, a fatal kick at goal by Richmond’s beloved full-forward decided the 2007 encounter.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Lions smacked in Black’s 200th
May 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Both Brisbane and Collingwood celebrated milestones for stalwarts. But Andrew Stafford details how the home side’s celebrations for Simon Black were cut short when the Pies romped home in the 2007 Indigenous Round clash.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Hawks upset the Big Birds in Tassie
May 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With the majority of West Coast’s 2007 midfield brigade out, Howard Kimber tells the tale of how a young Hawthorn side surprised the reigning Premiers in windy Tasmania.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Carlton v Adelaide: Carlton’s wastefulness opens the door
May 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
For all of their effort, Carlton just couldn’t quite get over the line against Adelaide in the 2007 Indigenous Round. John Harms has the report from the Telstra Dome.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Saints or Sinners?
May 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Les Everett witnessed Fremantle begin to amend their array season. An easy Friday night win over a hampered St Kilda to start Indigenous Round gave the once-flag favourites a rare reason to cheer.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 8
May 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After eight rounds, this is how the ladder stands for people who are following The Footy Almanac’s coverage of the 2007 AFL season.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – West Coast v Melbourne: What Dees fans are really like
May 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Watching the Eagles overpower his Dees, James Massola thought about common perceptions of Melbourne fans, some unfair, others on the spot. Several of them played out during the course of the game.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: “Good footy sides capitalise”
May 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor went along to Telstra Dome to see ‘The Running Dogs’ capitalise on straighter shooting to down the inaccurate Pies in an entertaining game.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: All the signs were good!
May 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
An enjoyable day in the corporate box for Rod Gillett as the Swans account for the Power in their Round 8 clash at the SCG in 2007. Rod’s report appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Gritty display in Queensland
May 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
Rob Clarkson watched from The Captain’s Bar as the Kangas won a closely fought match against Carlton in their Round 8 2007 clash played in Queensland. Rob’s report first appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: The worst match ever?
May 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This game between Clarkson’s Hawks and Lyons’ Saints was described by many as the worst match ever. But Kevan Carroll thinks if you want to be entertained, go to the theatre.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Geelong v Fremantle: A licence to carry
May 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
It was the sort of Kardinia Park day where the ducks are looking for shelter, but John Harms braved the conditions to watch the Cats and Dockers go at it.
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