Carlton were on the cusp of something big in 1998. It didn’t last long, did it? Who are these blokes now?
Almanac Sports Science: Acquisition and application of sporting skills
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Read former NFL All Star, David Stiff’s articulate and thought provoking comments about the acquisition of skills and their application in game situations.
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: The love for Melbourne in Melbourne
September 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
There’s a lot of love for the Melbourne Football Club in Melbourne at the moment. The affection was palpable in the MCC Members from early on Friday afternoon, continued through the Dees’ superb performance, and was expressed through street art across the weekend. Katie Purvis has been completely immersed in the whole experience, as has her 91 year old dad. [Great to have you on the site Katie – ripper Cordner story too. Welcome, JTH]
Almanac Junior Footy Under 12 Grand Final – Wests Bulldogs v Sherwood: Win as a team or die as individuals
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
At this stage of the season, there are stirring stories around the footy world. This is a ripper, as told by Sasha Lennon.
AFLFA press release: Some AFL Clubs increase ticket prices for low drawing games
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
The AFLFA has issued a press release headed ‘Some AFL clubs increase ticket prices for low drawing games’. It is presented here verbatim.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Geelong Cats (12th)
September 11, 2018 by 8 Comments
1998 wasn’t the Year of the Cat, that’s for sure. But there were a couple of good young ‘uns starting out. Any recent sightings?
A Father’s Love and Football
September 11, 2018 by 9 Comments
A beautiful story of father and kindergarten-age son, footy and togetherness. [Wonderful – Ed].
Finals Week 1 – Hawks? Canaries!
September 10, 2018 by 4 Comments
Trucker Slim assesses his Hawks but can’t find any easy answers to how they, or anyone for that matter, can tame the Tiges. That doesn’t stop him from offering his advice to anyone willing to listen.
Richmond Finals 2018: They are coming for us
September 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Dr Cruel urges the Tiger faithful to lap up the current wave of success while it lasts. Long-suffering Tiger fans know the wisdom of this advice – after all, they waited so long to get back to the top of the pile.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2018 AFL Finals – The Year of the Magpie
September 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Cam reviews the Magpie’s close loss to the Eagles with all his usual attention to detail and looks forward to this week’s clash with GWS.
SANFL Second Semi Final – Norwood v Woodville West Torrens: Mitch Griggarey and the Legs win through to the big dance
September 10, 2018 by 31 Comments
Another big week for the Grigg family and the Norwood Football Club as the Redlegs just break away from the Eagles
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Knowing
September 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
Tiger Gill is happy with Richmond’s imposing victory against the Hawks in the Qualifying Final.
Open Letter to AFL- AFLW fixture needs to be equalised
September 8, 2018 by 5 Comments
Running the AFLW competition for only seven weeks as the Home and Away season for 10 club is ridiculous says Yoshi. He believes all clubs should play each other, by introducing two conferences is like AFLW having two leagues.
Finals Week 1- Elimination Final: Melbourne v Geelong
September 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
The class of Geelong and their ability knowing how to win big games should give them the advantage over Melbourne suggests Declan Dempsey-Young. Whatever the result, he believes this match will almost certainly be a close-fought affair.
Finals Week 1 – Swans v Giants: Elimination Final Preview
September 7, 2018 by 4 Comments
Almanacker Keiran is heading to the Americana Music Festival in Nashville, but that doesn’t mean he has abandoned his beloved Swans as this report shows.
Finals Week 1 – Qualifying Final: Richmond v Hawthorn: Dustin Martin, revisited
September 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
Dusty and the Tigers roar, plucking the Hawk’s feathers in an ominous premiership defining performance.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Old Geelong Preview: Once in a Lifetime
September 7, 2018 by 5 Comments
The chance to play for a promotion to B Grade, or play for a premiership are opportunities that may never again present themselves claims Smokie. Saturday is a once in a lifetime situation for Williamstown CYMS to not “let the days go by” and to exhort themselves to greater things.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Hawthorn Hawks (13th)
September 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
They were a lowly team at Hawthorn in 1998, but they were on the improve, despite the lack of superstars displayed herein. Who are they now?
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Collingwood Magpies (14th)
September 6, 2018 by 7 Comments
Change was in the wind at Victoria Park twenty years ago, but the worst was yet to come for this 1998 crew. Give us any thoughts, happy or otherwise, or maybe some recent sightings.
“The Energiser…” by KB Hill
September 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
He’s been all over the world with business, dropped a line in the Gulf of Carpentaria with Paddy and filled many roles at Wangaratta Rovers – all part of routine for Barry Sullivan, according to KB Hill.
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