After a promising beginning, it became a grueling season for Suns’ fans. And it was made even worse if your ‘second team’ was the Dees. ‘Is That Parsimony’ reckons he’s had enough.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 23 Review and Finals Week 1 Preview
August 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
Cam Hooke is delighted the Magpies finished top 4 and have the double chance, so it’s onward to the finals for Collingwood supporters!
A Mr. Fix It, the life and soul: The Tyson Goldsack tale
August 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell profiles the career of Collingwood favourite Tyson Goldsack who has announced his retirement from AFL football once the Magpies finals campaign is over.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: A wonderful Friday signalling greater things to come
August 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cold night, big crowd, and a great game between two traditional rivals. Sean Mortell reports on a determined Collingwood victory over a fighting Bombers in their Round 23 match at the MCG.
Round 23 – Sydney v St Kilda: Love is in the air!
August 26, 2019 by 9 Comments
An emotional day for Jan Courtin with many tears shed by her and fellow Swans supporters as they farewelled some of Sydney’s favourite sons in their final game with a great win over the Saints in their Round 23 match at the SCG.
Round 23 – Sydney v St Kilda: Pride, and the time to say goodbye (you couldn’t write this script any better).
August 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Swans farewell their retiring legends in true style with a big win over the Saints in their Round 23 match at the SCG.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: Brave effort
August 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Good effort from the Bombers considering all their injuries according to Caspar McLeod as he reports on the Bombers 11 point loss in a closely fought game against the Pies in their Round 23 match.
Almanac Writers – Check out these up and coming scribes!
August 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Check out some of the new, young up and coming writers the Footy Almanac is proudly publishing on our site.
Almanac Local Footy – A season at Banyule: Friends, fun and some fine football
August 23, 2019 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell has enjoyed his time playing footy at Banyule, experiencing all the highs and lows associated with being a part of a local sporting club and showing how important sporting clubs are to healthy community life.
The Wrap Returns: Coaching Last Rites
August 23, 2019 by 3 Comments
Mr Wrap has sent us a letter from his Pooncarie hideaway naming more of the guilty in coaching ranks. “Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee” as Brendon and Brad and Richo and Ross found out.
Round 23 – Sal’s Preview: Told to Get Stuffed
August 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his Round 23 preview and selections, some Friar Time, and with spring in the air, a quick look at the racing at Royal Randwick and Moonee Valley.
Round 23 – Four teams to fight out final 8 spot: Who will it be?
August 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
What a ripper round of footy to end the 2019 Home & Away season! With one final 8 spot up for grabs, 4 teams vying for it, you couldn’t ask for a better scenario! Who will be the lucky team to claim that spot?
Henry and the Jets: Thanks Paul Hudson!
August 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
After some goal kicking advice from former Hawk great Paul Hudson, the Jets won a hard fought match and moved back into the top 4 for the first time in a while reports Henry Ballard.
Stepping back in time by KB Hill
August 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Milawa are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their Ovens and King League premiership, which broke a 29 year drought for the club. . KB Hill talks to Jim Comensoli about that flag, and Jim’s long and colourful career.
Kieren Jack – Hero to the Dodson boys (and their old man!): Farewell thoughts
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
For the Dodson boys, Kieren Jack has been their hero lovingly edged in that direction by their dad. Craig Dodson tells the story together with the family’s thoughts about the retirement of Swans great Kieran Jack.
Rough leaves with a legacy as grand as any
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Jarryd Roughead’s forthcoming retirement has led Tom Harrington to pen his thoughts about the career of the champion footballer.
PB’s Finals Predictor: The Loser Now Will be Later to Win
August 20, 2019 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone demonstrates that August losses are a key to September success. Throw away the form guide and just follow PB’s tips through Round 23 and the Finals Series. (Cheques and money orders accepted).
Round 22 – Melbourne v Sydney: The future right there
August 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Tom Bally on a win over the Demons that showcased some of the future shining lights for Sydney, a theme plenty of astute Swans fans have picked up on in what has been an otherwise disappointing season.
RIP Jack Whitaker – US Sportscaster: When it was more than a game
Legendary US Sportcaster Jack Whitaker who died last week aged 95 was a regular face on Australian TV in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Peter Baulderstone provides some links to his work and reflects on why his reporting legacy ennobled sports and us.