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.
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.
Grand Final preview: a potential classic
October 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what he sees as a potential classic Grand Final, Sean Mortell casts his eye over the teams and tips his winner.
Almanac (Finals) Memoir: A few days in September
October 22, 2020 by 8 Comments
An epic debut from Kangaroo Island resident (and Tiger fan) Jeremy Wells. You’ve waited more than 30 years for the Tigers to make a Grand Final, and the slim prospect of a ticket suddenly beckons. What would you do to claim it?
Finals Week 3 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: The better angels of our nature
October 17, 2020 by 8 Comments
I didn’t realise mild-mannered John Green had this in him. He reports on the Port-Richmond match which seems to have added bonuses.
Finals Week 3 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Another option
October 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Paddy Grindlay depicts snippets which construct a picture of a high-pressure game which was crazy-random at times and predictable at others. [Some tremendous observations in this – Ed]]
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview: It’s the people’s round!
October 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his authoritative thoughts and tips for the Preliminary Finals, and also looks at Caulfield Cup Day and Everest Day.
Finals Week 2 – Review: Finals Week 3 – Preview: Will the underdog Victorians shine through?
October 15, 2020 by 6 Comments
Our AFL analyst Sean Mortell explains how Geelong and Richmond progressed to the Qualifying Finals before assessing their chances this weekend against Brisbane and Port Adelaide respectively.
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