The Muse has been musing. Here are his observations (with some insight) on numerous topics de jour. [Includes identifiable stirring of the pot – JTH]
Round 3 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Underdone
June 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
Paddy Grindlay was busy on the griddle flipping burgers while his Tigers were getting smashed by the Hawks.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 2 and 3: There’s always next week
June 19, 2020 by 2 Comments
It’s been a long time between drinks Pie fans, but Cam Hooke is back to review Round 2’s draw with Richmond and preview the upcoming clash with St Kilda.
1981 Revisited – Round 13: ‘Swingshift’
June 18, 2020 by 4 Comments
Stainless Steele continues his journey through the 1981 season with Round 13. The Bombers overcame a 26-point deficit at three quarter time to pip Richmond at the bell while Geelong kicked a mammoth score against a hapless North Melbourne. All that and more.
The 2020 Rabbit Hole Cup – Round 13
June 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Earl O’Neill runs his eyes over the teams that had the Round 13 bye and summarises the weekend results. Why believe in a footy season with 16 minute quarters, no crowds and a night Grand Final in summer asks Earl?
Almanac Book Review – ‘The Death of Fitzroy Football Club’: Mixed Feelings
June 18, 2020 by 6 Comments
Melbourne writer and academic Philip Mendes loves the Fitzroy Football Club. This is his review of Russell Holmesby’s book ‘The Death of the Fitzroy Football Club’.
“I’ve lived a life that’s full…I did it my way…”
June 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Our regular contributor KB Hill invited guest writer Greg Rosser to share memories of the Clarke family and their long association with the Milawa Football Club.
Round 3 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
June 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Want to know who your team is playing this week? All Round 3 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture .
Almanac Teams: Bushrangers
June 17, 2020 by 97 Comments
Glen! selects a team inspired by Australian bushrangers. Yes, he found room for a couple of Kellys, though they aren’t brothers.
Almanac (Footy) History: Polly’s Folly
June 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Graham “Polly” Farmer was many things; a revolutionary innovator of handball skills, brilliant ruck and legend of the game…he also once made a claim that with hindsight can only be described as a howler. Warwick Nolan on when WA met Tasmania in 1970.
1966 and all that: Round 11 – St. Kilda v Footscray
June 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
St. Kilda returned to Moorabbin and also returned to the winning list against Footscray. Peter Clark’s coverage of the Saints’premiership season reaches the split round.
Almanac Rugby League – Vale Noel Kelly: one of the greats and a true hard man of the code
June 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
The world of rugby league is in mourning following the death on Sunday of Noel Kelly, one of the game’s real hard men. Kelly was named as hooker in the ARL’s Team of the Century, a reflection of his standing in the code. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to one of Ipswich’s greatest sons.
Round 2 – Sydney v Essendon: Parish last quarter heroics
June 14, 2020 by 2 Comments
Darcy Parish’s cracking last quarter ended a nervous afternoon on the couch for Col Ritchie as his Bombers hold off the Swans to win their Round 2 match at the SCG.
Almanac (Pub) History: Queen’s Head Hotel Geelong – Part 2
June 12, 2020 by 7 Comments
The old Queen’s Head Hotel in Geelong is generating a lot of interest. Roger Lowrey presents his memories of the pub.
AFL 2020 Round 2 Preview – A tipster’s nightmare
June 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell runs a detailed eye over all Round 2 clashes to find the winners in what looks like a hard-to-tip weekend.
Sal’s back with AFL Round 2 and his picks for the feature races
June 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal is back with his unique insights into the footy and the horses. Always something here for the discerning reader!
Almanac (Footy) Linguistics: AFL Terminology
June 11, 2020 by 10 Comments
The dictionary defines ‘pithy’ as ‘terse and vigorously expressive’. Dips gets pithy about the over-used sobriquet ‘blockbuster’.
1981 Revisited – Round 12: ‘Under pressure’
June 11, 2020 by 5 Comments
Stainless is back with Round 11 of the 1981 season. It marked the end of Francis Bourke’s fabulous career after 300 games but ‘St Francis’ was upstaged on the day by the irrepressible Kevin Bartlett who chipped in with 6 goals.
Almanac Rugby League: Brian Burke thinks outside the box
Almanacker Jason Buffier’s mate Brian Burke runs a coffee shop in Maitland and writes a weekly column in the local ‘Maitland Mercury’. Brian put on his thinking cap to go back to the future to propose a regional rugby league competition to replace the cancelled 2020 competitions in the bush.