Round 22 (22/2016)

Sloane has been crucified

August 4, 2017 by Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood 6 Comments

We revisit Rulebook’s article on the Rory Sloane clumsy spoil suspension.

Round 22 – GWS v Fremantle: Can Orange be the new Purple?

September 10, 2016 by Dianne Waddingham 1 Comment

Dianne Waddingham, despite a heavy Freo defeat, finds much to like on her first visit to Greater Western Sydney. Community, kindness, growing belief – watch out for the orange.

Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: The Slip Up

August 30, 2016 by . 2 Comments

Aidan Hammond (10 years old), could feel the intensity of a showdown clash, even though he was at home – one or two kilometres away.

Round 22 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: The Ground’s Half Empty

August 28, 2016 by Luke Reynolds 3 Comments

Luke Reynolds gets Reckless with his Collingwood at Dockland experience, with apologies to Australian Crawl.

Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The Father Son Rule

August 27, 2016 by Joe Moore 18 Comments

There is nothing better than introducing the next generation to your passion; Joe Moore and cygnet Ollie resplendent in Swans merchandise cheer cheered against North at Blundstone Arena and sang heartily at the end.

Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Lunch and Footy in Tassie

August 26, 2016 by John Harms 14 Comments

The Almanac Lunch in Tassie was a cracker. John Harms tells the story of the footy from Blundstone Arena and the lazy Friday afternoon at the Ball and Chain Grill. He looks forward to the tradition continuing.

The Most Important Kick in Football: The Kick Inside 50

August 26, 2016 by David Fordyce 2 Comments

Almanac welcomes David Fordyce, a Canberra based Geelong supporter. David provides interesting analysis on Geelong’s poor entries inside 50. [Welcome – Ed]

Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The Swans Journey

August 25, 2016 by Keiran Croker 1 Comment

Keiran Croker travelled to Hobart to watch Sydney against North at Blundstone Arena and reflects on the journeys of other Swans.

Round 22 – Richmond v St. Kilda: Kalyekeh versus Kalyekeh

August 25, 2016 by Yvette Wroby 1 Comment

Yvette Wroby enjoyed watching the Saints defeat Richmond, a great day out almost ruined by Football and saved by a Red White and Black Pokemon.

Round 22 Review: Fearless – Injuries just might determine September outcomes, even with a bye…

August 25, 2016 by Fearless Leave a Comment

Round 22 receives the typical Fearless review, no holding back or pulling punches, sorry Rory.

Round 22 – GWS v Fremantle: When the General talks

August 25, 2016 by kath presdee 6 Comments

Kath Presdee watched Giant Jonathon Patton play his best game of footy, seemingly back from his injury woes in the form befitting a number one pick.

Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Clean Up Your Act, ‘Roos

August 24, 2016 by Andrew Starkie 7 Comments

Andrew Starkie avoided watching North Melbourne play Sydney by resorting to thoroughly cleaning his house. (More productive than the ‘Roos forwards – Ed.)

Round 22 – Essendon v Western Bulldogs: Thank You Mr. Cooney

August 24, 2016 by Alex Docherty Leave a Comment

Well done Coons! Alex fondly farewells a well-loved champion.

Round 22 – Richmond v St Kilda: Take it easy

August 24, 2016 by Yoshi 3 Comments

Yoshi had a long hot hard week, but did his low energy also spread to the MCG on Saturday?

Round 22 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Witch’s hats (Floreat Pica Society)

August 24, 2016 by Dave Nadel Leave a Comment

Despite the 71-point win, “this would have to be the first time after a big Collingwood victory that I went home feeling flat. There have to be some major changes at Collingwood before next season.”