Round 07 (07/2021)

FEARLESS 2021: Double Header – The media spotlight just shines too intensely sometimes

May 16, 2021 by Fearless Leave a Comment

FEARLESS 2021 reviews all the matches from Round 7 and Round 8 with his usual thoughtful analysis.

Round 6 to Round 8 – Catching up with Saints footy: Horrible Loss to Getting the Saints brand back to Only Playing Last Quarter

May 11, 2021 by Yoshi Leave a Comment

Things have been difficult for Yoshi in Japan. With the effects of Covid on the country, and working three part-time jobs for a living does not leave Yoshi much time for catching up with his favourite footy team. Here are his reports of St Kilda’s past three games.

Round 7 – Haiku Bob – blank spaces

May 7, 2021 by haiku bob 2 Comments

The sun was shining, but Magpie hearts were darkening. Haiku Bob reflects on the Round 7 loss to Gold Coast.

Round 7 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Belonging

May 5, 2021 by Igor02 5 Comments

Just like Joe Daniher, Jamie Simmons wants to feel like he belongs to his chosen team, which is why he took his father-in-law to watch the Lions account for Port. PS: he recommends you don’t drink the ‘Gabba wine.

The Unsung – Round 7: Jake Buckley and Harry Edwards

May 4, 2021 by chris_mangos 1 Comment

Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring players yet to win general acclaim. This week, Giant Jake Buckley and Eagle Harry Edwards.

Round 7- Collingwood v Gold Coast: From bad to worst

May 4, 2021 by Danielle Hakim 2 Comments

Spotting Brayden Maynard in the hotel bar where Danielle Hakim and her husband were staying celebrating joint birthdays was a heart pounding moment for her. Nick Maxwell at breakfast next morning brought more joy for her. Unfortunately the joy was not to last as Gold Coast wiped all the smiles from Danielle’s face. It’s been a tough time for Collingwood supporters.

Almanac (Footy) Poetry: When Tom Papley Beat The Whole World

May 4, 2021 by John Harms 7 Comments

John Harms observed a rare moment of (footy) purity from Sydney’s Tom Papley.

Round 7 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Lions get on the motorbike to overrun soft Power

May 3, 2021 by KOSSYPOWERMAN 1 Comment

Nick Kossatch had a big day of footy that started with his 16-year-old’s first senior game in Rocky and concluded with a trip to watch his Power down the road in Brisbane – the results didn’t fall his way, but that’s footy sometimes!

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview

May 3, 2021 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

It’s becoming an all too familiar refrain for Pies fans – lack of application and execution resulted in yet another loss. Cam Hooke’s hurting too, but he has some ideas for the Kangaroos game.

Round 7 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Zero. Zilch. Nada. (Floreat Pica Society)

May 3, 2021 by Andrew Fithall 4 Comments

Andrew Fithall gave it his all for the FPS this week – for those Pies fans who would rather not relive the game in all its detail, Andrew’s provided a couple of anecdotes to smooth over the rough edges.

Round 7 – Sydney v Geelong: Oh, ye of little faith!

May 2, 2021 by jan courtin 11 Comments

Jan Courtin watched, but couldn’t watch, her Swans as they tackled Geelong at the SCG. Somehow, in the end, she managed to see it through in a most peculiar way.