No Eagles fan should ever take a win at the MCG for granted. John Gordon recounts the long struggle for Western Australian teams at the ‘G. And he is delighted to report on his first live taste of success against the Hawks at the ground.
Round 15 – West Coast v Hawthorn: The home of football and the burden of history
July 3, 2019 by 3 Comments
Almanac Time Capsule: The whole of Canberra was there to see my niece create footy history
July 3, 2019 by 5 Comments
Almost a decade ago to the day, a very proud Anne Cahill Lambert wrote for the Almanac about her niece’s debut as a senior umpire. Today, that niece is a premiership coach.
Almanac Flashback: Harms on the speccie revisited
July 3, 2019 by 42 Comments
A decade ago, John Harms penned some words on the speccie, and its place in footy. (The comments that follow will bring back many memories – Ed).
Footy History: Do you now what team this is?
July 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
Do you know which footy team this was? Citrus Bob Utber could do with a hand.
Fearless 2019: Gambling and the AFL, some thoughts.
July 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
Fearless has some thoughts on gambling and the AFL.
Fearless 2019 – Round 14 & Round 15: A couple of late reviews
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fearless catches up with his reviews of the Round 14 and Round 15 AFL matches.
Round 15 – Geelong v Adelaide: Voices
June 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The voices at Kardinia Park provided encouragement for Anna Pavlou to get through the game as the Cats redeem themselves with a good win against the Crows in their Round 15 clash.
Alternative Essendon FC theme song – Do yourself a favour!: Have a look and a listen!
June 28, 2019 by 4 Comments
Check out the rap African alternative version of the Bombers theme song. For your enjoyment!
They 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.
June 28, 2019 by 5 Comments
Stainless confronts the horror that was Richmond’s 1982 Grand Final loss and its aftermath in his ongoing series about the Tigers during those years their fans would like to forget but can’t. So many ‘what ifs?’ in this brutally honest reflection.
SANFL 1975 Grand Final – Glenelg v Norwood: Colourful Football Identities
June 27, 2019 by 8 Comments
The first year of colour TV saw the SANFL venture into brave new worlds of graphic design for the 1975 Grand Final footy Budget. Swish Schwerdt was there, but claims he can’t remember much. Fortunately, the Budget is a goldmine of information.
‘Louie’s 87…….And Still Kicking……’ – by K B Hill
June 27, 2019 by 1 Comment
KB Hill brings us the delightful story of Lou Cesa who, according to his wife Roma, is still kicking on at 87 and can’t get enough off the footy! Lou is yet another Wangaratta-based personality who personifies the success of immigrant families who have contributed so much to both our country and our game.
A Footy Newcomer’s Story: Discovering a Surprise Interest in AFL Footy
June 26, 2019 by 6 Comments
Originally from country New South Wales, Deakin student Ben the Artist recounts the story of how he came to follow the game of Australian football, and then one team in particular.
Almanac Footy Poetry: “A Footy Crowd” by Bernard Whimpress
June 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress sums it up perfectly: this is the way it should be and not what’s served up, for the diehard footy supporter, and their day at the footy, as one of the crowd.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 14 Review and Round 15 Preview: It is never fun watching or reporting on a poor performance.
June 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
It was a tough match for all the Collingwood True Believers but the Pies eventually got up and won their Round 14 clash against the Dogs as reported by Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life. The Pies Round 15 match against the Roos is previewed.
Sport, Gambling, Media and Government: An Unholy Alliance
June 25, 2019 by 11 Comments
Peter_B shares some facts about the size, reach and power of the gambling industry. It has corrupted sporting bodies, media and governments. It is largely unregulated and minimally taxed. It is coming for your children as the next generation of “customers”.
Round 14 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Stab kicks with Citrus Bob Utber
June 25, 2019 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber “stab kicks” from Adelaide as he reports on the Round 14 match between Port Adelaide and Geelong. [Congrats great-grandpa! – Ed]
VAFA Premier B Round 10 – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Rattle and Hum
June 24, 2019 by 9 Comments
The winter solstice sees David Wilson along to Brunswick Street Oval to watch Fitzroy play footy. It is a journey of past and present; of people and place.
Round 14 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Never dies, always fights.
June 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod enjoys the spirit displayed by the current crop of Swans, and he sees bigger things happening for Sydney after their Round 14 win against Hawthorn.
Round 14 – Sydney v Hawthorn: One of the pleasures of life, beating Hawthorn!
June 23, 2019 by 7 Comments
Boy, is Jan Courtin over the moon! Her beloved Swans have had a great win over the Hawks, and Jan loves to beat the Hawks. Read her report of Sydney’s win over Hawthorn in their Round 14 match at the SCG.
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