What does Almanac Japanese correspondent Yoshi think about the AFL in Shanghai? Check out his thoughts.
WAFL – Bombers who have flown West
June 21, 2019 by 4 Comments
Inspired by the Bombers visit to Perth Stadium for their game against the Eagles Les Everett has come up with a fabulous team of Essendon players who have played footy in Western Australia. Can you add any more?
FEARLESS 2019, Round 13 – Behavioural Awareness Officers: what a load of BS…
June 20, 2019 by 1 Comment
FEARLESS gives his take on the BAO controversy and apportions blame as he sees fit – in his own unique way! There’s also his take on last weekend’s Round.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: Pinching yourself? You bet!
June 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is pinching himself trying to find consistency in MRO citings from one week to the next (He’s not the only one!) and looks ahead to this weekend’s Round 14.
Geelong versus the Bye
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
When is an apparent problem not really a problem? Zaacman ruminates over Geelong’s unhappy relationship with the Bye in recent seasons in the lead-up to this week’s clash with Port. His September plans may well hinge on the result, if history is anything to go by.
What you won’t read in the BAO training manual
June 20, 2019 by 4 Comments
What does it mean to be ‘safe’ at the footy? Stainless wanders through his personal history as a spectator to ponder ‘what now constitutes acceptable fan behaviour’ and the place of the BAO. Interesting thoughts here about ‘quality control v individual responsibility’.
Almanac Footy History – Supporters’ Tribute to a Bloods Legend
June 18, 2019 by 4 Comments
Swans tragic, Jan Courtin relives a special day with Peter Bedford, as supporters pay tribute to a Swans great.
Almanac Footy History – Henry Young: Champion Geelong footballer 1890-1910
June 18, 2019 by 5 Comments
Henry Young, Geelong Champion, 1890-1910, in words and picture as produced by artist, DJ Williams, represents an absorbing and informative account of Young’s footballing life.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 14 Preview
June 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
For the True believers, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life previews the Pies Round 14 match against the Bulldogs.
1974 SANFL Grand Final – Glenelg v Sturt: Whelan In The Years
June 17, 2019 by 19 Comments
Swish Schwerdt continues his series reviewing great SANFL games, Footy Budget and all, this time it’s the 1974 Grand Final between Glenelg and Sturt.
Bye Round: Our future is looking extremely bright!
June 15, 2019 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin continues her lifelong affair with the Swans as her recent report to the Sydney Swans site indicates.
WAFL – Round 9: Big Shark statement
June 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
What’s happening in the WAFL? Les Everett reviews all the Round 9 games and results to bring us up to date.
VAFA – Williamstown CYMS: A Great Reaches 200
June 14, 2019 by 4 Comments
In his long association with Williamstown CYMS FC, Smokie has seen many good footballers represent the club. Ben Gray, who plays his 200th match tomorrow, is one of the greatest.
Almanac Teams: The Red Cats (from Geelong)
June 13, 2019 by 15 Comments
Glen! was a Cats supporter for 30 years. He has selected a team of Geelong redheads from that era, but is keen for readers to uncover a few more, especially from before his time.
Almanac Photography – Bush Footy Grounds: Moon Rising at Macarthur
June 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Paul Buxton has been traveling in Victoria and sent in this delightful photo of the footy ground at Macarthur.
Almanac Books: The Towns – 100 Years of Glory by Bernard Whimpress
June 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Bernard Whimpress has written a new history of Edwardstown Football Club, aka The Towns.
An identity for us all
Phil Dimitriadis has a satirical look at identity at AFL matches and how it may affect where like minded supporters may sit. The Hipster Terrace, or perhaps The Tattooed and Toothless Terrace, where will you sit?