Remember when Liam Picken played a manic forward role in the Thursday night final in Perth! John Harms on the remarkable September upset from the Western Bulldogs over the Eagles that night. [One of Liam Picken’s finest – Ed.]
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: The End of the Rivalry? Forget About It
October 17, 2016 by 1 Comment
For Geelong supporter and Junior Almanacker Ethan Munro, a win in a final against the Hawks is always a good night out.
Finals Weeks 1 and 2: From the wilds of Wyoming and beyond
September 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller is on tour in North America where he is trying to follow what has been an fascinating AFL September. Here he writes about what’s kept him informed.
Finals Weeks 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Finally Unsociable (and seeking answers to shepherding on the mark)
September 16, 2016 by 8 Comments
Enjoy Paul Spinks Friday night as Geelong falls over the line against Hawthorn, his report also has a clarification on the contentious man on the mark rule that Hawthorn exploit so beautifully!
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: A Classic
September 15, 2016 by 10 Comments
John Harms’s piece on Geelong v Hawthorn, first published on the MCC Blog, Balcony Banter. Classic day, classic match.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: The hot house flowers
September 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
Bloodstainedangel writes about the difficulty in accepting the Swans miserable weekend as good for football in Sydney, especially when emotional bruising is involved.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: I am potentially Geelong
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Noel McPhee doesn’t barrack for Geelong but living in the region gives him licence to switch temporarily, especially in a Final against Hawthorn.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: “This story is our story”
September 15, 2016 by 9 Comments
In this fantastic piece, Kerrie Soraghan reflects on one of the great Bulldogs wins of the last half a century. Superb observations. Brilliant insight. Heartfelt. Whatever your allegiance this piece will lift your spirits.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Which Home Ground Atmosphere Created the Game
September 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Yoshi ventured into the Osaka Coolabah to watch the Doggies defeat West Coast and having shifted his allegiance to the Bulldogs for the Finals, belted out Sons of the West with other patrons.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast Eagles v Western Bulldogs: Not In Our Wildest Dreams
September 14, 2016 by 2 Comments
Alex Docherty went in with low expectations against the Eagles, but the week off provided a glimmer of hope. Never in his wildest dreams…
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Brothers in Arms
September 14, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling draws inspiration from the West Wing and a gathering of Western Cats supporters.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: What’s the definition of a bad loser and do I fit the mould?
September 13, 2016 by 21 Comments
Jan Courtin emerges from three days of post-GWS mourning to reveal herself. Is she a bad loser?
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Outcoached, Outsmarted and Outplayed
September 13, 2016 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reviews his Eagles being outsmarted and outworked by the Bulldogs on Thursday night, and how the season has gone for Adam Simpson’s underachievers.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Boxers, ballet and our glorious bastard of a game
September 13, 2016 by 13 Comments
With a heartbreaking loss on Friday night, Trucker Slim admired the game, its theatre and poetry in motion. In his words, “Footy is a glorious bastard of a game. It is cruel and capricious, scintillating and rewarding and none of this is in equal measure”. [Great read – Ed]
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: The Best Weekend Yet
September 13, 2016 by 6 Comments
Steve Duffy experienced the ultimate Giant Footy weekend, beating the Swans in the Qualifying Final and in the NEAFL Grand Final, doesn’t get much better.
Finals Week 1 – Adelaide v North Melbourne: Crows in a canter
September 13, 2016 by 68 Comments
Rulebook sums up the Crows’ big Elimination Final win over North Melbourne. And still finds a way to stir Richmond.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Final pulse
September 13, 2016 by 6 Comments
Last night Almanac HQ took possession of this script for Tom Bally’s TV miniseries “Final Pulse.” It’s a ripping hospital drama, featuring a cast you might recognise.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Resurrection Deluxe
September 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Last time Geelong beat Hawthorn was Easter weekend this year, Mark Browning now understands the resurrection after Isaac Smith missed that goal.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Loss equals Opportunity
September 12, 2016 by 10 Comments
In footy parlance a week is a long time unless that week belongs to Mathilde de Hauteclocque as she prepares for and recovers from the Swans QF.
Finals Week 1 – Hawks Cop Karma whack from Cats and other Final Results!
September 12, 2016 by 14 Comments
Gary Caulfield enjoyed watching Hawthorn cop their whack and sees a few other Final moments go unnoticed.
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