The Wrap is on top of the world. HE TIPPED THIS (as he tells us – Ed). Magnificent account of Grand Final day penned before he slinks back up the bush. [Super piece – JTH]
The Fall and Rise of the Richmond Empire
October 3, 2017 by 18 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has been in too many churches and museums across Spain and Portugal in the last month. The advance of the Tiger Empire reminds him of a Swords and Sandals Epic.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: A Week Effort
October 3, 2017 by 29 Comments
Swish’s Grand Final week took some surprising twists and turns, but in the end, he couldn’t will his Crows across the line.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Crows mauled by a pair of SA Tigers
October 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent really knows SA footy. Here he looks at the heritage of two of Richmond’s premiership stars, Shane Edwards and young Jack Graham. And explains the cause for SA lament.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: William Shakespeare and why the Tiges won
October 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Michael Cunningham may well have influenced the Grand Final result from Stratford-upon-Avon.
A Little Bit Mad
October 3, 2017 by 15 Comments
Kate Birrell prepares for the Grand Final. The one that Richmond, yes, Richmond is in
Almanac Grand Final Lunch: Pics, brief report and thank yous.
October 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch has become an institution. Great to see everyone – from around Australia and a few from overseas. Thanks to Lyn Campbell-Anderson for the wonderful photos.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: When it matters most
October 2, 2017 by 28 Comments
Old Dog looks at this Grand Final as a quintessential example of the one day in September. Richmond’s pressure beats the Crows’ silk. Full of emotion and action – and trademark Old Dog first principles analysis [Bloody amazing from off the TV Old Dog – JTH].
Tip the Top 8 results for Season 2017
October 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
Here are the results of the Tip the Top 8 competition.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Exiles on the Western Shore
October 2, 2017 by 5 Comments
John Green couldn’t imagine Richmond making the Grand Final in 2017, so much so he booked a holiday to WA. He watched the game with his wife at the Walpole Hotel bar and enjoyed every second of the unforgettable victory.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: To Gerard
October 2, 2017 by 6 Comments
“The hardest years, the wildest years”… Callum O’Connor dedicates 15 years of football to his Uncle Gerard, the man who has led him all the way.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Best. Day. Ever.
October 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
For Gill, this was simply the best day ever. She enjoyed every second of the Tigers amazing performance on the Grand Final day.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Overseas Correspondence
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Middle Australia sent this piece of correspondence to friends overseas. He was amongst the Richmond throng in Bay M12 as the Tiger Army belted out the theme song throughout the evening.
The danger of believing what you read
October 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
Wesley Hull looks at the AFL dynasties that have been successful since 1987 and whether the competition has evened out with the introduction of more interstate teams. This comes after Grant Thomas declared that the team with the worst list just won the AFL Premiership.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Tiger Fever in Osaka
October 2, 2017 by 3 Comments
Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi made a new bunch of friends at a pub in Coolabah as he watched the AFL Grand Final. The many Richmond supporters there were happy with the result. It gave Yoshi hope that with the Bulldogs and Richmond success, St Kilda’s drought will end soon.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Describable
October 1, 2017 by 7 Comments
Young Crow Aidan Hammond didn’t get the result he was looking for on Saturday – but reflection upon his personal Grand Final success helps him recover, as he looks to the future. His take on a disappointing afternoon for the Crows.
Grand Final Preview: This Richmond Life
October 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
Michael Allan penned this response to the Preliminary Final win. It makes interesting reading given what has transpired! [Sorry for getting this up a little late Michael – JTH]
Musings on History Part 2
October 1, 2017 by 9 Comments
Stainless Steele has lived a Tiger life, as has his family. He has written about with insight and perspective over the years here at the Almanac. It’s appropriate that his is our first Grand Final report from a Tiger.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Richmondy
October 1, 2017 by 20 Comments
Joe de Petro has recognised a new state of being. The world is Richmondy. He is Richmondy. We can all be Richmondy.
The 2017 Donald ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
October 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill describes his Grand Final with a marvellous piece of stream of consciousness which absolutely nails it.
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