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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – There is only now: Everybody needs somebody to love (Go Dogs)

September 12, 2016 by 12 Comments

E Regnans expresses his feelings for Footy and the emotional contests that he witnessed in Week 1 of the Finals.

Finals Preview: Here come the Giants

September 11, 2016 by 1 Comment

Young Paddy Grindlay considers what he’s seen this weekend and runs through the possibilities for the coming weeks. Lots of observations and questions, but have you got a prediction Paddy? Or should we be reading between the lines?

Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: D. Menzel, J. Cowan and the faith of a footy club

September 9, 2016 by 4 Comments

J. Dunne is impressed with Geelong’s willingness to stick by Daniel Menzel and Josh Cowan.

Almanac Finals Preview – Geelong’s Snapcats

September 8, 2016 by 2 Comments

Marcus Holt has provided a snapcat review of Geelong’s playing list leading into the Qualifying Final against Hawthorn. Which of these is the weak link and who will have the greatest impact?

Almanac Finals Preview – Cats’ home ground DISadvantage

September 6, 2016 by 14 Comments

Daylight robbery. Ahead of Geelong’s “home” final, see Gary Caulfield’s unbiased analysis into home ground scheduling.