Mr Wrap previews the AFL Grand Final and reviews Brownlow Medal night.
Finals Week 3 – Fremantle v Hawthorn: Don’t Dream It’s Over
October 2, 2015 by 9 Comments
Come along with Trucker Slim. He’s survived the Freo experience. And here he draws upon the dreams and inspiration of Otis Redding, Suicide and Crowded House for the Big Dance…
No ticket no worries
October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After a slow start, Matt Watson has now attended many Grand Finals in many and varied guises. Bt this year he will be watching from a pub somewhere in Melbourne.
Eagles versus Hawthorn – youth versus experience
October 1, 2015 by 1 Comment
In the big one, is there an advantage in having youth on your side? And a lack of fear of defeat?
Everything (and more) that you wanted to know about the West Coast Eagles 2015 but were afraid to ask
October 1, 2015 by 18 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is sick of the endless drivel from the Melbourne media about the Hawks dynasty. Last years rooster is this year’s Tony Abbott. He channels popular culture to explain the glorious Eagles team and playing style to the uninformed Eastern States observer.
Grand Final Preview – Will the Hawks be GOATs?
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A big weekend of sport needs some handy investment advice if you’re inclined towards a wager or two. Sal Ciardulli’s comprehensive look at this weekend’s Grand Final and the Group racing action at Money Valley, The Heath, Randwick and Headquarters should give you some food for thought by the time the off rolls around.
Finals Week 3 – West Coast v North Melbourne: Brickbat
October 1, 2015 by 6 Comments
With age comes widsom and a gratitude for the important things in life… like a North Melbourne win, or the realisation that it’s not the end of the world if they don’t.
The 4th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 30, 2015 by 10 Comments
If it is precise, artistic, original coverage of the upcoming Grand Final you are after, it will be hard to go past the 4th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai. Check out the details here.
“I have a dream…” – of the players parade at the AFL Grand Final
September 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes had a Grand Final week dream. Imagine if Goodesy was in the retiring players motorcade…
Jill towers with the greats of the G
September 30, 2015 by 7 Comments
A great yarn from Steve Fahey about MCG staff member, Jill Towers and the day she helped Steve and his daughter Holly avoid chaos (and perhaps a search and rescue operation) one eventful winter’s Friday afternoon.
Round 14 Fantasy Game – Adelaide versus Geelong.
September 30, 2015 by 11 Comments
Paul Spinks shares with us his match report for the game that never was: Geelong v Adelaide, Round 14, 2015. Well played Paul.
Season Highlights 2015 – Hawthorn: Round 16, Sydney Swans v Hawthorn: For Tim
September 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Re-packaging a great piece from Joe Moore in the wake of the round 16 clash between the Swans and Hawks: Although his Bloods lost the match, he was happy for one particular Hawthorn fan. Perhaps Joe’s allegiances rest with Hawthorn on Saturday as they take on West Coast?
Finals Week 3 – The Iliad and the Odyssey
September 30, 2015 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone and the Zestok Orao (Avenging Eagle in Croatian) continue their epic European odyssey with a reflection on a weekend where life reflects sports reflects opportunity, chance and achievements (big and small).
Grand Final 2015 – What West Coast can learn from Hawthorn’s recent defeats
September 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Saturday promises to be an intriguing Grand Final; Hawthorn have contested the last four Grand Finals, while this is West Coast’s first appearance on the big day since their 2006 triumph. Can youthful enthusiasm trump over experience? Does Hawthorn have an chillies heel? Alex Darling looks at how the Eagles can knock off the reigning premiers.
Preliminary Finals – West Coast v North Melbourne: Eagles Do Eat Roo Meat
September 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson had to lie about the eating habits of Eagles, when assessing the chances of his Roos. Will he get a ticket for this weekend?
Brownlow Fashion 2015 with Duchess Danni
September 29, 2015 by 4 Comments
Brownlow fashion 2015 was glitz and glamour galore. While the focus was on Nat Fyfe during the count, the attention was well and truly on the wives and girlfriends as invitees arrived. Have a look at which WAGs Danni Eid thinks got it right and who got it wrong. [Proving that the Almanac community is indeed a broad church. – Ed]
Preliminary Finals – Fremantle v Hawthorn: Predictable
September 28, 2015 by 6 Comments
On first impressions, the ‘Predictable’ tag might stink of arrogance, but for Sasha Lennon, it speaks to the discipline, commitment and versatility under all kinds of challenges that defines this Hawks outfit and goes some way to explaining – talent notwithstanding – why they’ll be in their fourth consecutive Grand Final on Saturday.
Preliminary Final – Fremantle v Hawthorn: Fat Men Rising
September 28, 2015 by 17 Comments
An Almanac classic. Matt Zurbo watches Friday night’s preliminary final in a Kings Cross. Outstanding analysis. Engaging description. Fine writing.
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