Cam Hooke assesses the damage after the drubbing against West Coast, then saddles up to preview the game against Fremantle.
Almanac poetry: The sweet spot
July 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Vin M remembers his mum and aunty while having a kick with his cousin.
1981 Revisited – Round 17: ‘Bad Habits’
July 27, 2020 by 9 Comments
Captain-coaches are now a thing of the past and the Tigers just can’t break through. 1981 was a different world, as Stainless eludes to in his recap of Round 17.
Name that team
July 27, 2020 by 4 Comments
Have you ever wished there was a name generator to produce some wonderful footy monikers? Wish no longer, as Andrew Gigacz has found and produced some teams consisting of humorous fake players.
Everyday Obituaries: Onya Pal – a tribute to Kelvin Reynolds
July 26, 2020 by 27 Comments
Luke Reynolds pays tribute to his grandfather Kelvin on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Round 8 – Sydney v Hawthorn: One of those Saturdays
July 26, 2020 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin is restless. It’s the nature of her universe at the moment – and The Universe generally. She listens to music. And she watches her Swans. Both are uplifting.
Round 8 – Sal’s remaining Preview: The Frenzy Continues
July 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli completes his preview of the Round 8 AFL matches, plus his tips for Caulfield this weekend.
Almanac Poetry: Nathan Jones
July 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
From an ardent fan, Stephen Whiteside, who has penned a fitting tribute to Nathan Jones, a much loved Demon.
Round 8 – Preview: Mouth-watering clashes outrank a Grand Final rematch
July 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Footy tipping has been a nightmare for many over the past few rounds. Sean Mortell has made his call with all the previews, tips and insights tipsters need.
Almanac Reviews: These Treasures – Old Dog on the joy of a book
July 23, 2020 by 12 Comments
Find out why Damian Balassone’s recent book, ‘A Strange Game in a Strange Land’ is a treasure trove of delights for Matt Zurbo.
Almanac Rugby League: Dream of glory where there is none
July 23, 2020 by 3 Comments
Patrick O’Brien’s modest schoolboy rugby league career was more about attracting the ‘cute punk chicks’ than it was about advancing his prospects in the code!
Almanac Obituaries: What we loved about Shane Tuck – a tribute from two cousins.
July 22, 2020 by 12 Comments
Jordan O’Neill and Jill Fitzsimons pay a fitting and heartfelt tribute to a favourite Tiger son, Shane Tuck, who passed away on Monday.
Almanac Footy Memoir: Worse Than This
July 22, 2020 by 6 Comments
In spite of the mud, the lashing rain, and the whipping gales, John Gordon misses those winter footy Saturdays.
The 2020 Fred Smith Cup – Round 18
July 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The good news is AFL is up to Round 18 in the season as God intended. And Earl O’Neill is organising the Grand Final entertainment this year. Name the band and read the weekend’s results. Bad news is Earl’s gone in the shockers just like his Monaros.
Almanac (Footy) History: 1942 VFL Grand Final – Essendon v Richmond
July 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
1942 was a tough year for Australia; the theatre of war was on our doorstep and the outlook was not good but the footy brought some relief. Glen! reviews the 1942 VFL Grand Final between Essendon and Richmond with the Bombers reigning supreme.
1966 and all that: Round 16 – St. Kilda v South Melbourne
July 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
The Saints have a big win in the wet, but suffer an injury to a star in the process. Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1966 season reaches Round 16.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 1: Central District
July 22, 2020 by 23 Comments
Swish is assembling a virtual collection of the SANFL Mobil Footy cards from 1971. Centrals is first up in this (alphabetical) club by club series.
Almanac Rugby League: New ladder leader in the NRL
July 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Penrith Panthers moved to the top of the NRL ladder after the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters suffered shock defeats. Liam Hauser takes a look at Round 10 of the competition in a year where the good are quite good and the less said about the bad, the better.
The 2020 Martha Graham Cup – Round 19
Earl O’Neill is on some heavy duty opiates for his joint pain. The result is a psychedelic imagining of making footy telecasts more creative and captivating through interpretive dance. Come for the LSD trip (Luke, Sandy and Dwayne) and stay for how Round 19 scores might have shaken out in a better world.