At the time of the 2020 Tiges-Cats Grand Final Micky McTigger looks back at 1967.
Almanac Footy: The Lions, The Cats, The Gabba and The Divine
May 30, 2024 by 36 Comments
John Harms will be talking about the Gabba on 612 4QR this afternoon. We reprise this piece from the Covid years…
The Gabba! Before it became yet another monolith to Mammon, it was a ground of immense character. In his 2020 preview of the Brisbane v Geelong Preliminary Final, John Harms explains the mystique of former days.
Nankervis
March 1, 2022 by 34 Comments
With the appointment of Toby Nankervis as Richmond co-captain, the Footy Almanac reprises Old Dog’s wonderful tribute. The Old Dog knows a thing or two about ruck work. He also knows a few things about Toby Nankervis, who he coached as a youngster. He was very proud on Friday night.
Round 1 – Adelaide v Sydney: The touch of the unknown
August 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Mathilde de Hauteclocque watches her Swans whilst striving to come to terms with a very different season. A year on, the Swans are contending for the flag once more – still, perhaps, in front of nowt but seagulls. (This piece was originally published in March 2020 – Eds.)
Book Preview: A Season Like No Other by Ashley Browne
March 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Long-time football scribe Ashley Browne has written an account of the 2020 AFL season, which was dramatically impacted by the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. The book will be published by Hardie Grant on the 17th of March. As a teaser, you can read a preview extract here.
Almanac Footy: AFL Practice Match – Cats v Pies
March 2, 2021 by 6 Comments
Dips O’Donnell took his time to watch the Geelong v Collingwood practice match last week. With his eye on the next new thing out of the Cattery, he was impressed by an array of players and tactics.
Grand Final – Dreams of 1967, Flashbacks of 1992
January 18, 2021 by 5 Comments
After what many have deemed a ‘historic’ 2020 season due to the circumstances around it, Adam Fox leans into Grand Final history to add context to his own experience of the Tigers’ victory over his favoured Cats.
Almanac Life: A Short Note to 2020.
December 31, 2020 by 12 Comments
2020 was a year like no other but Dips O’Donnell is optimistic for 2021.
FEARLESS 2020: North Melbourne – all is not what it seems
December 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After a tough season for Shinboners, Fearless reviews North Melbourne’s year and looks ahead to the imminent rebuild under new coach David Noble.
FEARLESS 2020 – The Grand Final Edition…and the silly season that follows.
November 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
The dust has finally settled after the Grand Final and the silly season has began as FEARLESS explains in his footy report.
Balcony Banter: When footy came to The Gabba
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
For a sense of what it was like to attend the AFL Grand Final at the ‘Gabba, Queensland-based MCC member Fiona gives an account of her experience.
FEARLESS 2020 Finals Week 3: Review and post-season thoughts
November 4, 2020 by 3 Comments
Paul Thompson was writing his review of the AFL Preliminary Finals when rumours of events at North Melbourne gave him pause for reflection. He offers his thoughts on what has transpired.
Almanac Poetry: 2020 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai – smoke and lasers
November 2, 2020 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob’s annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai has been another great success. Check out the results.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: The Aftermath
November 2, 2020 by 10 Comments
There was a near inevitability to the Richmond win over Geelong for KN Dole, based on years of astute observation. It wasn’t all roses on or off the field though – for team and supporter alike.
AFL 2020: A Reflection (featuring this year’s Premiership poster)
October 30, 2020 by 5 Comments
Ben the Artist returns with his thoughts on the season like no other and reveals his annual premiership poster to celebrate the Tigers’ back-to-back flags.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: On Grand Final day things started going wrong long before the bounce.
October 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In hindsight, Hamish Townsend realises that the omens were there long before the game started. But why did his match ticket have to be among the Richmond hordes?
Almanac (Footy) Life: Mavis and The Tigers
October 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
Graeme Gardner tells the story of his family’s love of the Mighty Tigers over the generations. [Tremendous family and social history – JTH]
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Two Little Tigers
October 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
When Edward P. Olsen’s young children chose to barrack for the Tigers back in 2016 he was expecting they would have some tough lessons awaiting them. It hasn’t worked out as anticipated.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Cactus
October 28, 2020 by 20 Comments
The bitter taste of a grand final loss is an unwelcome experience as Geelong supporter Dips O’Donnell explains.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: What an asterisk!
October 27, 2020 by 13 Comments
Stainless doesn’t shy away from the dreaded ‘asterisk’ season – he embraces it!
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