According to Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life, the Pies win against the Crows in their Round 22 match was one of their best wins for the season. Read his report of the game and his preview of the Round 23 match against Essendon.
‘The Object Of My Desire………’ by KB Hill
August 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
‘I’m propped under the giant gum-tree which has probably hovered here longer than the 160-year existence of this sporting Oval.’ KB Hill always tells a wonderful story. Today, he’s in peak form with this beautiful account of the development of his ‘object of desire’, the Wangaratta Rovers, and their home ground (which has a worthy history of its own!). (Feel the love and the passion in this moving piece – Ed.)
Henry and the Jets: Ticking Boxes
August 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
Henry Ballard’s Heathmont Jets must continue to tick off the boxes if they are to feature in the Eastern Football League’s finals series. Henry tells us how they fared against the Mulgrave Lions last weekend. Go Jets (the Almanac’s latest fab team)!
“These shall not be forgotten years” Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait.
August 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Stainless continues his story of Richmond’s struggle and lack of success between the years 1981 to 2016, this time he reviews some of the clashes against the Eagles.
Almanac (Footy) History: 1963 Grand Final – Geelong v Hawthorn, final quarter
August 15, 2019 by 18 Comments
Peter Flynn has found the YouTube of the final quarter of the 1963 Grand Final. The link is here. This is an excellent way of paying tribute to Polly Farmer at the time of his passing, Aug 14, 2019. [Includes some observations from JTH. Add yours – Ed]
Tell me about ‘Polly’
August 15, 2019 by 11 Comments
Anna Pavlou reverts to family and memories to pay her respects to the passing of Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer, the revolutionary Geelong ruckman and footballing figure.
Round 22 – Footy Fixture: It’s getting cutthroat!
August 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
It’s getting down to the wire as teams scramble to claim a place in the final eight with two rounds to go. How the results for Round 22 fall will be critical for a number of teams if they are to claim a spot in the finals. So, who will they be?
Vale Ronald Vincent Quartermaine
August 14, 2019 by 35 Comments
Matt Quartermaine pays tribute to his late father, Ronald Quartermaine, who played 75 games for East Perth in the WAFL, and was perhaps the most decent and honest person he has met. [Superb – Ed]
Round 21 – Richmond v Carlton: How to deal with nostalgia going forwards
August 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Michael Nichols finds a wistful tone thinking of things past, while watching Richmond push forward – as the Blues continue to swim in quicksand. [Delightful writing – JTH]
The Almanac Oracle Challenge, 2019 – An Update
August 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How did you fare in the Almanac Oracle Challenge? Edward P. Olsen reports results for 9 of the 15 questions are known and the leading contenders at this stage are listed. Check it out.
Round 21 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Stev welcomed back and saves Saints
August 12, 2019 by 6 Comments
Slow wifi, umpiring frustrations, Jack Steven, a game plan, and his name on the game day banner, are all in a day’s supporting for Japanese correspondent Yoshi as his Saints win their Round 21 match against the Dockers in a thriller.
Round 21 – Port Adelaide v Sydney: Gee, I love footy
August 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
What a difference seven months makes…when Craig Dodson set aside the weekend of the Port Adelaide v Sydney encounter, he was picturing an early Spring thaw and the Bloods en route to the finals. Despite the harsher reality, perspective won out.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 21 and 22: Better and better.
August 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Things are on the up and up for the Pies – Cam Hooke’s back with his usual dose of analysis and fanaticism.
Round 21 – Essendon v Footscray: Toast or not, that was a disaster!
August 12, 2019 by 5 Comments
What a shocker for the Bombers and Caspar McLeod! He reports after painfully sitting through Essendon’s flogging by the Bulldogs in their Round 21 match.
Almanac Flashback – Round 21 2009: The Wrap has his say!
August 9, 2019 by 3 Comments
Another Footy Flashback to Round 21, 2009 with The Wrap’s analysis of the results of those games. And as he says, “…..if you read it in The Wrap you’ll know it’s not crap.” A cracker of a read!
VAFA Premier C Section – Williamstown CYMS FC preview: “Card Night”
August 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
Smokie looks back on the “Card Night”, which once formed part of his pre-match ritual.
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: Into the Home Straight
August 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
The season is becoming very tight for a few teams who must win this weekend if they are to remain in the race to the final eight. Sal Ciardulli previews the round in his knowledgeable manner to help punters make the right choice with their selections.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Review: ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’ by Liam Hauser
Liam Hauser’s previous rugby league books have focussed on State of Origin and NRL Grand Finals. Here ecumenical football follower Adam Muyt reviews Liam’s latest publication, ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’.