John Harms has had life balance issues for a while. He has not paid enough attention to writing about the Geelong Football Club – and his life is poorer for it. Finally, he sits up all night to reflect on the last six weeks of a season with a lot of promise.
The Geelong flame re-lit at the Almanac: a survey of the Cats’ past six weeks.
June 24, 2016 by 14 Comments
Round 13 Review: Bye Rd #1 – Friday Night Fight Night…A return to the 70s…by Fearless
June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Friday night brought us back to the 70s and those that tipped against GWS were in Fantasialand, read more gems in Fearless; Round 13 review
The 2016 Frank O’Neill Cup – Round Thirteen
June 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
Round 13 was a big week for touchstones, whatever they are. Includes bonus visions of heaven (SCG catering won’t be there according to Earl)
Round 13 – Essendon v GWS: Close, But No Cigar
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Sam Laffy saw his first Dons game since ANZAC Day and was heartened by their potential.
Round 13 – Western Bulldogs v Geelong: Dogs On A Leash
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In watching his Dogs, Alex Docherty finds he needs to call on the words of his old man, who “always told me ‘When things are down, you can only look up.’ “
Round 13 – Western Bulldogs v Geelong: The Truth about Cats and Dogs
June 20, 2016 by 7 Comments
Neil Anderson ponders the eternal Bulldogs question, why can’t they beat the Cats?
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: A win was a win and it was good to win in the wet
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Ian Latham compared Rugby and AFL on Sunday and with a wet SCG one code resembled the other.
Round 13 – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: You open your mouth one week
June 20, 2016 by 14 Comments
Old Dog watches Friday night footy and has some observations about physicality, umpiring, electric energy and bar crowds.
Round 13 – Essendon v Greater Western Sydney: Sleeping Giants
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
GWS fan Gill ventured into Docklands and encountered a Giant hangover after their 100th celebrations the previous week.
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: The weather gods and Craig Joubert have their say
June 20, 2016 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin prepares for the Swans game against Melbourne with a replay of the Rugby International and her hopes for a percentage boost made difficult by the weather.
Round 13 – Essendon v Greater Western Sydney: Essendon won
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Contrary to public record, Rod Oaten sees a W against Essendon’s name after the game against GWS, how can this be?
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: Climbing to Cloud Nine
June 20, 2016 by 17 Comments
Joe and Kate Moore welcome young Ollie into the world and Dad and babe sit down to watch his first Swans match together. [Congrats Joe and Kate and welcome to our youngest Almanacker – JTH]
Round 13 – Fremantle v Port Adelaide: A club with hope in their minds, not knowledge
June 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
Chris Michaels is bewildered with Port Adelaide’s performance in Perth. He and 60,000 paid up members are seeking answers to a range of questions – and they “won’t be placated easily.”
Round 13 Preview – It’s a Pie Sore
June 17, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli picks the Pies apart at the bakery before picking you some winners from the first bye round for 2016
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