Collingwood supporters had a lot to smile about 10 years ago in Round 2, 2009. As for the Demons, not a good result as the reprised report by Steve Healy indicates.
‘Far from the madding crowd…..’ – KB Hill
April 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill reprises his tribute to Lance Oswald, Strathmerton legend, St Kilda star of the early 60s and a member of both their Hall of Fame and Team of the Century. According to many local experts, he was Wangaratta’s finest football product. Lance passed away recently.
Almanac Football – 666, what about new markings? asks Nick Howson.
April 3, 2019 by 3 Comments
Artist Nick Howson, an Almanac favourite, has drawn his suggestion for a new layout of oval lines to reflect the new 666 rule. What do you think?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Rounds 1 and 2: Reports
April 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke presents his report for the Collingwood true believers analysing aspects of the Round 1 and 2 matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 2: Talking Points
April 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood’s true believers had a lot to like with their win over Richmond last Thursday reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life.
Liam Picken retires
April 2, 2019 by 5 Comments
Liam Picken, a favourite of many Almanackers and footy fans, has retired.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 2
April 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke has praise for a job well done in Round 2 and looks forward to a rematch with last year’s premiers.
Almanac Teams: Harolds
April 1, 2019 by 11 Comments
Glen! returns to Almanac Teams with his own side made up of players with the moniker of Harold, with focus on famed Preston hardman, Harold Martin. Almanackers, let us know of any other Harolds who were unlucky to miss – particularly if they played after 1968!
Sal’s Round 2 Preview – 666 the Devil’s number?
March 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal provides us with his insights to this weekend’s Round 2 of the AFL plus his take on all the big races at Rosehill.
Portrait of a Club in Hard Times
March 29, 2019 by 18 Comments
In this poignant fictional offering, ER paints a telling portrait of the struggling bush club where changing times test the resilience of local stalwarts. (Some beautiful imagery here. – Eds.)
The Sixth Man – a world before the AFL
March 29, 2019 by 5 Comments
We welcome legendary journo and author Mike Bingham to the pages of the Almanac. In his first piece Mike tells us how he got to The Sun (News Pictorial in those days) and became Lou Richards Kiss of Death ghost writer. (his 19th?) Love it! [Great to have you in the fold Mike – JTH]
Des and Owen talk football
March 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Earl O’Neill’s Des and Owen wax lyrical about the footy over a beer and a fag!
“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.
March 28, 2019 by 7 Comments
Stainless is back with an occasional series about the life and times of the Richmond Football Club since the “infamous Ben Cousins” game against Carlton 10 years ago.
Feeding Christian to the lions
March 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes returns with a theologically-charged suggestion to the AFL’s Michael Christian on how to handle the latest incarnation of the ‘Go the Knuckle’ approach. Several Round 1 incidents may well demonstrate his point.
“More of the Kangaroo” – An excerpt: Darling Downs, pacesetters of the 19th century
March 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
An excerpt from “More of the Kangaroo” relating to some of the history of footy in the Darling Downs region.
So what’s in The Eagles Almanac 2018?
March 28, 2019 by 5 Comments
So what is in The Eagles Almanac 2018?
Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: Predictions
March 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Rhymer’s back with some AFL 2019 season thoughts in rhyme. How’s he faring after last week’s interesting results?
The 2019 Josephine Baker Cup
Two Rounds into the season and already Earl has sage advice for fans about their club’s prospects for the year. Alert: you may need to have a fortified snifter close to hand!