The Saints lose by 10 points to the Pies in the 1966 Second Semi Final. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s premiership year.
1966 and all that: Second Semi-final – Collingwood v St. Kilda: ‘Pies through to Premiership decider
August 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
Almanac Footy Comment: Reconnecting without contact
August 18, 2020 by 15 Comments
When the pandemic walls started to close in and the AFL hit the decks in the attempt to salvage the season, Dips thought the whole experiment might be a fool’s errand. With time, he now confesses that the physically-distant competition has allowed him the peace and space to reconnect with his team [Marvellous – Ed.]
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: 19th Sydney Derby
August 18, 2020 by 3 Comments
Keiran Croker likes what he is seeing as the Swan rebuild their list and play younger players. And of course, Keiran was excited by the Swans great win over GWS in the ‘Sydney Derby’ in their Round12 match.
Almanac Rugby League: Cumbria calling
August 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Haney, our Cumbria-based rugby league correspondent, tells us a bit more about the game in the north of England and shares his thoughts on the Australian situation.
Sir Doug Nicholls Round: Who is Doug Nicholls?
August 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
AFL Round 10 has been named after Sir Doug Nicholls. Learn more about this great and inspirational man in this article.
That’s ok – we’re invisible
August 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
On the surface, they’re hard to miss: purple jumpers, the old heave ho, over 50,000 members…but for Les Everett, the Fremantle Dockers are the AFL’s invisible side when it comes to a whole range of measures.
Who should stay and who should go? A reflection on Robbo’s list of 23 uncontracted Kangaroos
August 17, 2020 by 4 Comments
After reading Mark Robinson’s take on North Melbourne’s playing list, Philip Mendes and Lucas Lewit-Mendes responded with a more accepting evaluation of the 23 Kangaroos facing contract negotiations at the end of this season.
Evading Father Time: Kade Simpson and Jimmy Anderson
August 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
Shane Thomas reflects on the sense of comfort in this trying time, borne of watching two sporting greats who continue to duck and weave around the grips of Father Time: Jimmy Anderson and Kade Simpson.
Almanac Teams: An African Australian AFL Team
August 16, 2020 by 25 Comments
Damian Balassone has been researching a team made up of African Australian footballers who have played at least one AFL game. It’s an exciting combination.
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: If that’s what we can expect in the near future, I’ll be one very happy Jan!
August 14, 2020 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin is a great believer in her beloved Swans, and against the odds they did not let her down smashing GWS for a big win in their Round 12 match.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: Kicking the Can, and Caulfield tips
August 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Need a tip for the footy and races this weekend? Sal Ciardulli previews Round 12 games, and the races at Caulfield with all his tips.
Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Hope springs eternal! (Floreat Pica Society)
August 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Mullins presents The Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s Round 11 win against Adelaide.
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: The Battle of the Bridge, Perth Edition
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Caspar McLeod is very happy with Sydney’s ‘Battle of the Bridge’ win over GWS in their Round 12 clash in Perth.
1981 Revisited – Round 20: ‘Once in a Lifetime’, The Neale Daniher Edition
August 13, 2020 by 3 Comments
As a moment in history, this was the pinnacle of Neale Daniher’s career as a footballer; the marvel of Fight MND was a young, talented defender ahead of his time. Sam Steele continues his look back on 1981, with particular focus on the Dons’ clash with the old enemy, Carlton.
’Heners’ – schoolboy champ to country football icon……by KB Hill
August 13, 2020 by 5 Comments
KB Hill recounts the long career of Jon Henry, the boy from Kamarah who played in the AFL but made his greatest contribution in Wangaratta.
Almanac Rugby League: Getting to the heart of the matter with the Reggies
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
According to John Campbell, ‘if you really want to see the type of bloke that lives and breathes country rugby league, the character that epitomises the game’s ethos, just get to the ground early and check it out as the Reserve Graders, the ‘Reggies’, go round.’ Here’s why.
1966 and all that: First Semi-final – Essendon v Geelong
August 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Peter Clark’s tremendous account of the 1966 season continues – with defending premiers Essendon playing the Cats in the First Semi-final. Here’s what happened.
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