Declan Taaffe Wyles puts in a late bid to be in the Tigers’Almanac 2019 with his report on the 2019 AFL Grand Final. {Perhaps you can find a spot in the 2020 Almanac Declan – Ed]
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Declan Taaffe Wyles: 2019 AFL Grand Final
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Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s original artwork for The Tigers Almanac 2019 is up for auction
December 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Kate Birrell’s original artwork for The Tigers Almanac 2019 is up for auction. Bids close on Friday 20 December.
The Tigers Almanac 2019 – Extract: Pickett’s Pirouette
December 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Here’s an extract from The Tigers Almanac 2019. It is rising star Jack Banister’s piece about Marlion Pickett. It is one of five forewords in the book – others are by Ben Northey, John ‘Mr Wrap’ Mosig, George Grossek and Matt Quartermaine. There are also numerous other features as well as all of the match reports.
So what’s in The Tigers Almanac 2019?
December 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
Here’s what’s in The Tigers Almanac 2019. (This post includes the Table of Contents) Order your copies now for delivery from Dec 12.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The Day After
November 12, 2019 by 9 Comments
Kate Birrell reflects upon her chance meeting with fellow Tiger supporter Sharon the day after the Grand Final.
From Red & White to Yellow & Black: The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters’ Club
October 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Unbeknown to Stainless, his sister was writing about The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters’ Club at the same time his account was posted to the site. Here is her story.
Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – the Free Toby auction
October 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Toby Greene created a lot of bids at the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch.
FEARLESS 2019 – the last 3 weeks belatedly
October 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fearless presents his belated reports of the AFL Finals, Weeks 2,3 and the Grand Final.
Balcony Banter – 2019 AFL Grand Final: Richmond v GWS Giants
October 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After the prolonged Tiger premiership drought, Dave Campbell and his brother Tim have enjoyed the recent flood of Richmond premierships. Dave tells about ‘a day of brotherhood on and off the field’.
Balcony Banter Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Pax Romana
October 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A long way from home (or the MCG) on Grand Final day, Tiger man Joe De Petro found a way to tap into the Tiger roar.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Shock and awe
October 1, 2019 by 6 Comments
Unfortunately for Earl O’Neill his Monaros were left stranded on the track as the Tigers raced away to win the 2019 AFL Grand Final.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The yellow of poise, the black of power
October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Footy Records, the crowded throng, and soaking up the atmosphere were all a part of Sean Mortell’s Grand Final Day.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Bidding a fond farewell to the Tigers of old
October 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
With two Richmond premierships in three years, it has now made the Tigers a great football team according to Jump Ball.
Tiger Turbulence: From strained nerves to heavenly bliss
September 30, 2019 by 2 Comments
Ben Kirkby gives us his take on Richmond’s incredible end to the season when nerves gave way to joy (featuring some of Ben’s artwork too).
Reflections on the 2019 Premiership
September 30, 2019 by 6 Comments
After his Tigers went all the way for the 12th time, Stainless reflects more on the forest of the 2019 season than on the trees of the last Saturday in September – and there is a lot to admire.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The stress-free life
September 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Neutral football fans love watching close grand finals. Supporters of competing clubs aren’t so sure. They can die a thousand deaths en route to the final siren. Take the classic encounter between West Coast and Collingwood in 2018. If ever I was in the situation of watching Richmond in a nail-biting Grand [Read more]
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Damage
September 29, 2019 by 15 Comments
Old Dog’s Grand Final thoughts have been a must-read on the Almanac site for years. And this one on Richmond’s thrashing of GWS is no different. He describes and analyses and thinks about what it all means from a shed in south-east Tassie. [Thanks Old Dog – JTH]
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Talkin’ takin’ sides
September 27, 2019 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim lets loose with his reasons why he’ll be barracking for the GWS Giants tomorrow.
Haiku Bob – 2019 Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
Join in with Haiku Bob for the 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai, the only live call of the game in haiku. Check out details for participation here.
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