Yoshi is not pleased with the decision to axe the Marngrook Footy Show, and the slashing of Macquarie Sports Radio programming. What do you think?
Waverley Car Parkers – Why don’t ya get a proper job!
October 29, 2019 by 10 Comments
John Gascoigne remembers his time as a carpark attendant at VFL Park Waverley.
Dancing Queen
October 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Deakin student Shannon Cole reflects upon her time as a budding childhood dancer until fate intervened as she explains.
Almanac Football – Osaka Dingoes v Mongolian Wolves: Experience and Height won
October 24, 2019 by 3 Comments
Our Australian football correspondent in Japan, Yoshi, reports on the first encounter between the Osaka Dingoes and the Mongolian Wolves for the coveted and aptly named Canine Cup.
From Red & White to Yellow & Black: The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters’ Club
October 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Unbeknown to Stainless, his sister was writing about The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters’ Club at the same time his account was posted to the site. Here is her story.
Almanac Footy History: 1900 VFL Grand Final – Melbourne v Fitzroy
October 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
DJ Williams delves back in time to re-tell the story of the 1900 VFL season, and specifically the upset triumph of Melbourne against a red-hot Fitzroy. [Includes one of DJ’s historical images of the famous Alex Sloane of the Roys and Melbourne’s Richard Wardill. Ed]
Sal’s Preview – The Empires Strike Back: and the Caulfield Cup tops Everest
October 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
It’s a big weekend of horse racing and Sal is right on the ball with all his thoughts and tips to help punters pick a winner or two.
No Mea Culpa for Chris (as pointyenditis continues)
October 18, 2019 by 16 Comments
Is it the coach’s fault for lack of success at a club or can it be put down to something else? Paul Spinks examines the role of Chris Scott as a coach and wonders whether “pointyenditis” is a problem at the club.
Book Tour – “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy”: Events & dates
October 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Paul Daffey is continuing his tour to launch his book “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy”. If you missed him in Horsham last night, you can catch him tonight in Mildura and this weekend at the Patchewallock Music Festival, just out of Ouyen.
AFL Trade Radio Satire – Episode 3: Brett Burton sits down with Sam McClure
October 11, 2019 by 7 Comments
Andrew Else continues his satirical look at the trade period with episode 3 of Trade Radio.
Why Spectators Should Suck it Up, and Move On
October 11, 2019 by 13 Comments
Sarah Black has some advice for ‘fans’ and players who believe it’s appropriate to offer 15 year-old umpires a pair of glasses while they’re trying to adjudicate a netball game. [And the stats may just make your head spin. – Ed]
Thinking Of You 2019
October 9, 2019 by 7 Comments
Once again inspired by Martin Flanagan, Matt Quartermaine entertained the Almanac Grand Final lunch crowd with this farewell to season 2019.
Collingwood, a season in review: A blur of emotion, success and fighting ‘til the final siren
October 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hoping to rebound from disappointment, Collingwood’s season had many fluctuations. Sean Mortell reviews the Black and White 2019 season.
AFL Trade Radio Satire – Episode 1: Adrian Dodoro
October 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Else thinks AFL Trade Radio could do with a bit more Clarke and Dawe. In his Episode 1, an imaginary Adrian Dodoro tussles with an imaginary Dwayne Russell.
AFL post-season: Who is ready for a superdraft?
October 9, 2019 by 3 Comments
Waiting for something to happen in trade period? Still don’t understand how the draft rates the comparative worth of players? Prior to last year’s draft, Dave Brown tried to make sense of how it all works.
Footy Almanac Trade Period Blog – Join in the discussion
October 8, 2019 by 28 Comments
The AFL Trade Period 2019 has started, so why not share your thoughts and join in with the discussion on our blog.
AFL Trade Period 2019 – Joe Daniher: To go or stay?
October 8, 2019 by 7 Comments
The AFL Trade Period has commenced and Col’s disappointed one of Essendon’s favourite players wants a trade.
Graham Miller – Playing the man
October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Scanlen’s footy cards get a good run with a lot of Almanackers as they tap into a cherished age of footy bursting with characters – photographer Graham Miller has taken things to another level with his series “Playing the man.”
Preseason musings in the Merks
October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It briefly enters the public consciousness after an incident of great notice, but Phil Hill has been mulling over general rule changes in sports, with a few examples. [Could throw rugby league into the mix after recent events – Ed.]
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