Sean Mortell caps off a week of preparations for the start of the 2015 season by watching his Mighty Magpies roll the Lions at the ‘Gabba: “As 7:00 rolled around I dominated the Mortell household remote…”
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles: Who needs matchday entertainment when the game provides it?
April 5, 2015 by 6 Comments
The extra mascots might not have added much, but the Bulldogs and Eagles put on a show worth coming to see.
Round 1 – Sydney v Essendon: Maybe the Easter Show Should Go Back To Moore Park
April 5, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball was lamenting an early trek to Homebush, but there was not much to complain about after the final siren.
Round 1 – Melbourne v Gold Coast: Watts going on down there in Melbourne Town
April 5, 2015 by 2 Comments
Hamish Townsend is having Easter with his family on beautiful Stradbroke Island where it’s still the 1950s – which might explain the Demons’ wonderful performance against the favoured Suns.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Collingwood: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the Pies’ round one game against Brisbane.”
April 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There were three quarters of bliss and one of stress in the Fahey household.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: No fade, thank God
April 4, 2015 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay gets down to Melbourne for the opener and is impressed (relieved? Ed] that his Tigers go from strength to strength as the game proceeds – especially the younger ones. [Paddy, are you really 13? This is solidly written – Ed again]
We are Carlton and f*!k the rest
April 4, 2015 by 9 Comments
Almanac debutant Jerry Rinse considers the place of Carlton in the footy universe and ponders the task ahead of Mick Malthouse and his capacity to complete it. [This a People’s Elbow like heading, but that’s where the resemblance stops. Very measured from you Jerry – Ed]
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Just A Little Bit Of Sledging
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With the last vestiges of the Cricket World Cup fading, John Green and son head to the nosebleed section of the MCG as their Tigers start 2015 on the winners list.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Same Old
April 4, 2015 by 4 Comments
Peter Fuller entered the 2015 season with low expectations. Thursday night’s performance from the Blues illustrated why.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Back to the future at the G
April 3, 2015 by 9 Comments
It was a dud game on the field, but a pretty good night off it. $4 chips. Change out of $5 for a hot dog. And Cheryl Critchley’s Tigers’ won. [So did the AFLFA it seems – Ed]
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: The Hunt for Red October or The Story of How Mick has the Blues
April 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Damian Gibson is disappointed with the Blues, impressed with the Tigers, and left wondering about M. Malthouse.
It’s only the beginning – Opening Round Preview and Ladder Pontifications
April 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is back with not only his Round 1 tips, but also a forensic analysis of each team’s prospects for the season ahead. Will his Blues stand up for him this year?
Has the AFL Missed a Chance to Attract New Fans?
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks thinks the AFL may have missed a promotional opportunity to show off the indigenous football code during the final weeks of the cricket World Cup. Have other codes stolen a march?
Yin and Yang
March 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sarah Black mourns the departure of Jake King and Dan Jackson from the Tigers’ playing group. Players can be replaced, individuals – and what they bring to a team – is a different matter.
Write for the Almanac this footy season: nominate an AFL game or two (or 25 games)
March 31, 2015 by 17 Comments
Time to nominate some preferred games. [Includes special news for GWS writers and Fitzroy writers – JTH] [With an attempt by JTH to explain the intricate system of commissioning and picking from the website – Ed!]
Tips and Fantasies
March 27, 2015 by 7 Comments
Hello. My name is Smokie. And at this time of the year I suddenly become consumed by footy tipping comps and fantasy leagues.
NAB Challenge 2015 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: Tough Roads
March 20, 2015 by 6 Comments
If you thought a new tourism-based job in the Japanese town of Kyoto could separate Yoshi from his beloved Saints, think again.
I Need to be in Drummoyne
March 17, 2015 by 6 Comments
Their first date at Marrickville went surprisingly well, and after their second date at Drummoyne, Mathilde de Hauteclocque is well and truly in love with suburban footy.
NAB Challenge 2015 – Essendon v St Kilda: New Journeys
March 8, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi starts a new job in Kyoto as his mighty Saints kick off their new season. It’s the start of a new era for everyone.
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