John Butler, passionate Blue, argues the case for good governance. This is a calmly explained, clearly thought-out piece of analysis that all Carlton fans should read. [And then you might consider getting behind the Elbow Ticket for Carlton presidency – Ed]
Round 2 – West Coast v Carlton: My Kingdom for a Ruckman
April 12, 2015 by 7 Comments
“I’m calling this season over for us. We look slow and crap and lack structure,” writes Carlton fan Malby Dangles.
My View: Mick’s Gone, Will Leave a Vagabond
March 12, 2015 by 5 Comments
Rohan Cooper isn’t afraid to declare Mick Malthouse will be yet another casualty at Carlton by the end of this season. Echoing the thoughts of many Bluebaggers, he argues that the current list is sorely overrated and that the absence of a critical assessment within the walls of the inner-sanctum will be another coach’s undoing.
1983: Fitzroy a Threat for the Flag!
February 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis shows his Fitzroy badge of honour in a victory for the ages.
History of St Kilda as Suburb and Footy Club and Footy in New Zealand
February 3, 2015 by 13 Comments
Yoshi treats us to an interesting short history of St Kilda; touching on both the suburb and the football club. Cricket, war and New Zealand all play a part in this rich history.
Almanac Roadtrip 2014: The Ovens and King Grand Final Weekend
September 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Having gotten a taste for their brand of footy back in July, all roads lead to North-East Victoria in September for Steve Baker as he gets set for the 2014 Ovens and King Footy League Grand Final.
AFL Round 23 – Carlton v Essendon: The Perfect Ending
September 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jill Scanlon finds that a draw was somehow the appropriate ending for her Carlton Blues season.
How the Blues became Blue
August 8, 2014 by 5 Comments
Blueseum lets us know how in 1871, Carlton became the Blues. (Anticipating the Malthouse years? – Ed) No, read on about the link to French military colours and the Oxford boat race.
Big Nick’s blazer
August 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson tells a yarn about a kid who stole Big Nick’s blazer, and wonders about the reasons behind the theft and return of other important footy memorabilia.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode Lucky 13
July 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This week Matty Q, The People’s Elbow and Stone Cold are joined by Ben Cuzzupe of Bound for Glory News to talk all things journalism. ‘yoof’ journalism and footy. And where are the footy computer games?
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode 12
July 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Comrades, Podcast 12 is out. Matty Q and The People’s Elbow are joined by Wandering Norton (who has been wandering around the antipodes) and first-gamer Titus O’Reilly (voice of the working class) to defend the right of us battlers to launch a tirade or two.
Waite’s swansong?
July 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
Dan Campbell praises true Blue Jarrod Waite for his loyalty and talent. And questions his inconsistency and volatile temperament. Is there a future for Jarrod at Carlton or elsewhere?
Sunday Evening Coming Down: It’s a funny old game
July 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
“Aussie” Tony Robb offers a non-discriminatory all-inclusive spray at Mick, the Magpies, dodgy NRL results, the Pepsodent pissoir and selective nationalism. Good to have him back.
Better to be antisocial
June 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson reflects on the Josh Bootsma sacking. How does a sporting club deal with a young man whose emotional maturity is much less than his physical?
Age shall weary them; Carlton v Collingwood Legends Match
May 5, 2014 by 4 Comments
“Like a general surveying a long-lost battlefield…” Jeff Dowsing revisits Princes Park, the Magpies’ old House of Pain, to see the Collingwood v Carlton Legends match. Hey, where else can you see Presty snare a major? [Monkenstein! Brilliant! – Ed].
Carlton’s Right of Reply
May 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Richard Pratt writes from beyond the grave (as channelled by Sam Steele) to tell Carlton fans to stop whingeing and remember their good fortune.
Good Friday Blues: Life of Bryce
April 17, 2014 by 15 Comments
Peter Baulderstone thinks that no club is better suited to Good Friday footy than Carlton. The answers to all the Blue’s problems were contained in Monty Python’s “Life of Bryce”.
Beware. Winter is Coming.
April 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Tony Robb has (fortunately for him) decided to follow the emerging and vibrant Greater Manuka Giants. Fortunately for readers, he still takes enough interest in his discarded Blues to offer a weekly spray.
Goodbye you Bastard
April 7, 2014 by 14 Comments
Tony Robb has called in the divorce lawyers. Trial separation or Family Court proceedings? He is casting out the baby blues, and seeing a hot new babe in orange.
The John Barker Line — Carlton’s Dismal Forwards
March 31, 2014 by 6 Comments
Damien Little clinically analyses the Blues inability to create goals from their scoring opportunities in recent years. An oasis of sanity in a storm of Litza and TRobb.
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