Jake Lever – $nake in the grass or making hay while the sun shines?
Emma Quayle: A Giant Success
July 20, 2017 by 5 Comments
Deakin student Marnie Cohen interviewed GWS recruiter and former Age journalist Emma Quayle about her journey in footy. [This is a truly fascinating interview – MNQ].
AFL Draft: What might come out of the WAFL
November 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett runs a keen eye over the talent out west ahead of next week’s draft. Quinton Narkle is giving Hugh McLuggage a run for his money in the ‘best name in the draft’ stakes
Jaeger O’Meara nominates Hawthorn
September 13, 2016 by 16 Comments
Jaeger O’Meara wants to play for Hawthorn in 2017. What does that mean?
Frustrated Eddie: another snide remark about the Swans
May 10, 2016 by 13 Comments
Jan Courtin wonders to what Eddie McGuire is referring when he mentions Sydney’s “controversial recruits.”
A Draft Night in Adelaide
November 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
Missed the Draft the other night? Mike Hugo brings you all of the colour and movement from Adelaide’s night of nights.
Rioli Tops NT Draft Prospects
November 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Draft-watchers: Wesley Hull brings news of exciting young footballers out of the Top End. His family name is well known, but Daniel Rioli is not alone.
Almanac Trade Week
October 20, 2015 by 23 Comments
The Almanac and the AFL are joining forces in the first ever trade week for footy writers. Some of the old stagers will be put out to pasture or writing in new colours next season (according to Peter Baulderstone). Any other nominations?
The AFL Fiddling Again
January 29, 2015 by 4 Comments
The proposed changes to drafting players from the developing states Academy systems floated by the AFL go way beyond what’s fair and not, argues Don Meadows. He echoes the thoughts of many north of Wagga. The mooted changes raise serious questions about the competition’s commitment to supporting AFL clubs in the Rugby strongholds of NSW and Queensland.
Welcome Message to New Saints
November 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa has been reading the (green?) tea leaves and predicts bright futures for his Saints new draft picks.
AFL Draft – Not Meant to Be
November 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Mick Jeffrey journeyed down from North Queensland for the AFL Draft on the Gold Coast. His progress only interrupted by bookings disasters, hail storms and midget draftees (such is the lot of Bulldogs loyalists – Ed.)
Liquid football: Are AFL players trading loyalty for success?
October 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Tim Butcher saw Footscray’s VFL flag and then his Hawks AFL triumph. The subsequent fortunes of both clubs shows that footy is becoming a tradeable commodity in the marketplace for talent and entertainment dollars.
M. Goodyear. Let’s Hope It Is.
October 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay’s school mate Matty Goodyear is waiting on the AFL Draft. Paddy has his fingers crossed for Matt (and hopes he ends up in a Tigers jumper).
Data Visualisation – Draft picks and career games
November 20, 2013 by 6 Comments
Jake “Cobba” Stevens uses his incisive brain and IT wizardry to show us how successful the AFL draft has been in predicting a long term playing career.
Caulfield Cup Day Preview – Who is that third person in the room!
October 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli’s mind is on the Caulfield Cup. But his heart is at Upton Park this weekend, where his lad will be witnessing his Hammers take on Manchester City. Sal’s forever blowing bubbles.
The next Rioli
October 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Almanac’s eyes, ears and nose are everywhere. Jackson Clark offers insights into the next Rioli likely to make a name on the national footy scene.
Second Chance for Thorp
September 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Former Hawk Mitch Thorp – taken between Boak and Selwood in the 2006 draft – could make an immediate impact next year if he finds a new home in this year’s draft, writes Jackson Clark.
Best junior footy players on show in Darwin
August 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The country’s most talented young footballers were on display with the School Sport Australia Combined Australian Football Championships at TIO Stadium in Darwin last week.
Another Gorilla Missed
October 13, 2012 by 35 Comments
The Bulldogs need more gorillas. I mean that in the nicest possible way. Our last gorilla, Brian Lake, left to be part of premiership glory. Not sure if he lived in the Western Suburbs but if he did, I hope the trek out to Waverley every night is worth it. So the Bulldogs decide to stick [Read more]
Playing NAB AFL U18 Championships
September 5, 2012 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark represented the Northern Territory at last year’s AFL U18 Championships and provides a player’s insight into their win over the NSW/ACT.
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