Col hopes the law of averages fall into place for Essendon in their game against Richmond at the MCG on Friday night.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty One
August 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
Almanacker Earl has had one of those weeks! Here’s his story.
A Mathematical Analysis of the Cats after 21 rounds
August 16, 2018 by 11 Comments
This is why Dips O’Donnell is an accountant.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 22: The Year of the Magpie
August 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
Cam covers the Magpie win over Brisbane, and looks ahead to two vital remaining rounds.
Obituary – John ‘Mulga’ Shelton
August 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Kooweerup and Shepparton sporting hero John ‘Mulga” Shelton has passed away. The Pakenham Gazette filed this tribute.
The Rotary Club of Fitzroy ‘Pick One Winner Competition’ – Round 22 Rules
August 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Latest from the Fitzroy Rotary Tip One comp.
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v Old Ivanhoe: Veterans deliver: Dan and Dave on our selection
August 14, 2018 by 1 Comment
King George!III is in sparkling touch in this account of the lunch and match at Brunswick Street on Saturday when Old Ivanhoe visited. The lunch was good and the Roys were better. They now look forward to the Willy CYs at Fearon this Saturday (Aug 18).
A response to Mark Robinson’s piece on AFLW in Saturday’s Herald Sun
August 14, 2018 by 22 Comments
Yvette Wroby responds, globally and point by point, (and passionately) to Mark Robinson’s appraisal of AFLW and women’s footy which was published in the Herald Sun on Saturday (Aug 11). [A strong response to say the least – Ed]
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v Ivanhoe: What a day for the Fitzroy faithful!
August 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
Footy, flowers, and highflyers, are all part of the day for Phil Hill as he celebrates victories by the Fitzroy FC.
Round 21 – Essendon v St. Kilda: Three Great Moments Despite Saints Being Demolished By Bombers
August 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
Braham bemoans the fact St Kilda’s game against Essendon was a somewhat imperfect replica of last week’s match against the Dogs, and at one and the same time a somewhat worse performance by his team.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Old Camberwell: Conspiracy theories?
August 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Smokie is a bit partial to a conspiracy theory as he explains in his report.
Fearless 2018- Round 20: We’ve got the close one…no we’ve got it…nah..over here
August 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless reports on a monumental Gaffe followed by some excessive commentary as he reviews the Round 20 matches.
Almanac Match Reports – Round 21 nominations
August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
Following on from a great response in the last round, The Footy Almanac is again putting out the call for writers to help cover Round 21.
Almanac Books: Sons of Guns – family and football
August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
The author of the book “Sons of Guns”, Matt Watson takes us through his relationship with family & footy, shares tidbits from the stars of his manuscript and the long, involved process it took to complete.
“…….KARL…….” by KB Hill
August 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
KB Hill catches up with Karl Norman, an ex Blue who always danced to his own tune, and who continues to star in country footy to this day.
One Hundred Years Ago: Round 4, 20th May, 1911
August 8, 2018 by 13 Comments
If you were in any doubt, violence in football is nothing new. As an example, we revisit the 1911 VFL season, and a controversial incident that ended up in the law courts.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 20: The Year of the Pie
August 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
Despair not, Magpies! Cam Hooke still believes this could be The Year of the Magpie.
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