A.L. Illowa makes his Almanac debut with an account of the 2023 Grand Final between his Pies and the Lions. It was a big day.
Almanac Grand Final – Collingwood v Brisbane: Smashed Guitars, Old Legs and Newborns
May 22, 2024 by 3 Comments
Almanac Footy: Finals Diary Chapter 8 – Pride
March 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
With the 2023 Grand Final rematch coming up at the Gabba tonight, we reprise Shane Reid’s coverage of that epic September clash.
It was not quite the outcome Shane Reid was expecting as Brisbane fell four points short of a premiership.
Almanac Footy Tipping: The Tip the Top 8 result from 2023
February 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out how to enter the Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Competition for 2024. The results for last year’s comp are included in this post.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood, I was made for loving you: my 2023 Floreat Pica premiership story
December 11, 2023 by 8 Comments
Floreat Pica Society’s Ramon Dobb shares his mighty account of a passionate weekend – as his Magpies take flight in AFL Grand Final 2023.
Almanac Footy: The agony and the ecstasy of Collingwood Grand Final experiences
December 7, 2023 by 10 Comments
Usually a man of a few, well chosen and poetic words, Damian Balasonne recounts in detail his experience of the 2023 Grand Final with glimpses from previous deciders thrown in to highlight the significance of this year’s sweet victory.
Almanac Pies Celebration: Howe good is he?
November 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Nicole Kelly is itching to remind herself of the magnificent Collingwood premiership season which she does in this reflection based around Jeremy Howe.
AFL Grand Final: Hot tickets for the Hot Pies
October 9, 2023 by 2 Comments
Side by side with family throughout generations, Anna Sublet got to watch a famous Pies victory with her daughter and the spirit of her dad by her side in the MCC. But not without a few speedbumps along the journey.
AFL Grand Final – Haiku Bob: sky high
October 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’d struggle to find a more fitting time for Haiku Bob’s musings – spring is in the air, with it the swoops of black and white victory.
AFL Grand Final: Two old guys banish our demons
October 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is consumed by thought as he walks from the city to the MCG on Grand Final day. He describes the tense Grand Final and his response to it. This is a piece for those who love the game and the premiership quest, especially those of the black and white.
Grand Final 2023 – Review / Sal’s Preview: Turnbull Stakes – Let the Spring Begin
October 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
With the Grand Final done and dusted Sal Ciardulli adds some thoughts about the game, then checks the field out to tip some winners for the Turnbull Stakes meeting at Flemington this weekend.
Grand Final 2023 – Floreat Pica Society Review: The Sweet taste Of Revenge
October 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino presents the Grand Final Review of Collingwood’s nail-biting premiership win on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Balcony Banter – AFL Grand Final 2023: handling the heat!
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The heat was on in more ways than one at the MCG for last Saturday’s 2023 Grand Final. Dave Campbell was a there and filed a review for ‘Balcony Banter’, the MCC Members blog.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Yes, and…
October 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
ER is one of the many faithful true believers of 2023 Premiership winners Collingwood, and in his inimitable style he presents some thoughts and insights to his feelings about the game.
Almanac Lunches: Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch Review
October 1, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was another classic Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch full of stories old and new, good humour and laughter, and camaraderie that celebrates all that is the Almanac family.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Grand Final Review – Pies Premiers!
October 1, 2023 by 3 Comments
Collingwood deservedly wins the 2023 AFL Grand Final as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life celebrate the wonderful achievement.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood v Brisbane – Love, Hate, Advantages
October 1, 2023 by 6 Comments
Old Dog hits suburbia for his annual Australia-wide, roaming Grand Final pieces. And this game was a corker!
2023 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 29, 2023 by 9 Comments
Haiku Bob is back with his annual Grand Final haiku challenge! Join the competition as the Grand Final evolves on Saturday afternoon.
Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: The End of the Marathon
September 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
Sal sorts out the Grand Final combatants and offers his insights into the weekend’s big races.
Almanac Footy: Finals Diary Chapter 7 – Sing the song, buy the t-shirt, Go Lions!
September 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Excitement is building with the AFL 2023 Grand Final only a day away. Late Saturday afternoon it will be either Brisbane or Collingwood fans celebrating a premiership win. Brisbane supporter Shane Reid continues his diary of footy finals thoughts and is hopeful of a Brisbane victory.
Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on the Brownlow
September 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Muse has some thoughts about the Brownlow Medal and the pile-on that followed Lachie Neale’s win.
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