Stainless continues his occasional series about Richmond’s “forgotten years”, this time a more memorable one, Kevin Bartlett’s 400th game.
Round 19 – Sydney v Geelong: 20 years on.
July 29, 2019 by 6 Comments
Two decades of cheer-cheering has snuck up on Mathilde de Hauteclocque, who came to follow the side as a young adult sans familial connection. Now Mathilde’s own youngster has taken up the mantle of an independent allegiance not once, but twice!
Round 19 – Sydney v Geelong: We can hold our heads high!
July 29, 2019 by 5 Comments
Reflecting back on a famous Swans victory over a dominant Cats side in the 1960s, Jan Courtin had hopes the current iteration in red and white could stage a similar upset against the ladder-leaders. It was not to be, but the exercise gave her pause to think about the legacies of two of our finest ever players of Indigenous background – Goodes and Farmer.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL Rounds 19 and 20
July 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After another tough week for Pies fans, Cam Hooke looks forensically at what went wrong and where to next for Collingwood in Round 20.
Round 19 – Gold Coast Suns v Essendon: A massive test of character.
July 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
It was a nervous time for Caspar McLeod as the Bombers struggled against bottom side Gold Coast Suns in their Round 19 match. But goals in the dying moments got Essendon home, once again, as Caspar reports.
Round 19 – St. Kilda v Melbourne: Saints prevail against the Demons in see-sawing Saturday night struggle
July 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Victory brings a sweet taste to the mouth explains Braham Dabscheck as he reviews the Saints win over the Dees in their Round 19 clash.
Round 19 – Carlton v Adelaide: It’s nice to win, but…
July 28, 2019 by 4 Comments
Yvette Hollings has enjoyed the wins by her club Carlton of late but she has an issue with the club theme song as she explains.
Gaelic football v Aussie Rules: Is there a connection?
July 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Browny has come up with a thought-provoking argument that looks at the similarities between the beginnings and development of Gaelic and Australian Football over the years since the mid 19th century.
Round 19 – Sal’s Preview: Mid-season Trading = Mid-season Mayhem
July 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Need help with your tipping? Sal Ciardulli looks at all the Round 19 matches presenting his thoughts of the likely outcomes this weekend to help you make your selections.
Round 18 – Fearless 2019: Congratulations to Mack Horton and the British bloke…
July 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fearless presents his thoughts about the Round 18 results. He’s also had a look at The Final Quarter. Read what he has to say.
Round 19 – Another cut throat round of matches!: Who’ll hold their nerve?
July 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 19 is setting out to be another cut throat round of footy as teams vie for a position in the final 8.
Henry and the Jets: Heathmont, romanticised.
July 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Buildings come and buildings go, but it’s what they’re about and what they mean that counts. Deakin Uni student Henry Ballard takes a romantic’s perspective of all that matters about Heathmont’s H.E. Parker Reserve.
Bachar Houli, the Tigers’ run-and-carry man extraordinaire, hits 200 games
July 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Richmond’s Bachar Houli plays his 200th AFL game tomorrow night when the Tigers meet the Magpies. Kate Birrell’s beautiful image leads the Almanac’s salute to one of the League’s silky-smooth, rebounding champions.
Almanac (Gaelic) Football and Golf – The Lowry’s Eyes are Smiling
July 24, 2019 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone knew about the British Open golf win of Irishman Shane Lowry at spectacular rainswept Royal Portrush on the weekend. This is the less known story of Shane’s father Brendan and Uncle’s Sean and Michael winning the All Ireland Gaelic football title in 1982 for minnow Offaly against the might of county Kerry going for a historic fifth successive win. Great video highlights of the best football you will see all week.
Almanac Book Review: Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere by Roy Hay
July 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay has written a wonderful new book examining the history of indigenous involvement in the development of the game as we know it today. Here is Col Ritchie’s review of the book. [The book is available at a reduced price for the month of July – Ed]
Round 18 – GWS v Collingwood: Dipping into despair
July 23, 2019 by 3 Comments
Despairing game of football for Sean Mortell and fellow Collingwood supporters after their Round 18 loss to GWS as his report shows.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 18 report & Round 19 preview
July 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Not a good weekend for Collingwood supporters as Cam Hooke presents his Round 18 report against GWS, and previews Round 19 against Richmond.
A tale of two towns – Winchelsea v Inverleigh
July 23, 2019 by 14 Comments
From memories of 1968 to footy of 2019… it’s Winchelsea Blues v Inverleigh Hawks in this Geelong and District Football League match-of-the-day account from Roger Lowrey. Settle in with the memories; stay for the ride [Grab a cuppa – Ed].
Round 18 – GWS v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report from Paul Harkin
July 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Not a happy day for Collingwood supporters in their Round 18 match against GWS as the Floreat Pica Society report from Paul Harkin emphasises.
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