‘…sitting in a medical clinic the doctor peered at the x-ray and asked, “Have you ever broken your foot?”’
Mickey Randall’s old footy injury ‘came home to roost’ recently and it was straight to surgery to sort it out.
I’ve not left the house in four days…
August 7, 2018 by 10 Comments
First AFLFA Forum: AFL Fans reveal what they love about footy and what needs improving
August 7, 2018 by 1 Comment
The AFL Fans Association hosted their first fan forum at Punt Rd in June to hear what fans love about AFL footy and what they think needs improving. They have now collated their results in a report that will be delivered to the AFL and have also made it public for all fans to read.
Almanac Satire – Please explain: Desmond interviews an AFL Executive
August 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
David Wilson’s character, interviewer extraordinaire, Des Troyer is again joined by our anonymous up-and-coming AFL Executive to discuss equality and fairness in the AFL.
Stodgington Hotel
August 6, 2018 by 18 Comments
Heading from western Victoria to his home in East Gippsland, celebrated Australian writer Bruce Pascoe just has to see his Tigers on Friday night. He winds up in the Stodgington Hotel. This is the account of his night. [Brilliant! Great to have you on the Almanac site Bruce – JTH]
Round 20 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Rod was optimistic!
August 5, 2018 by 1 Comment
It was nerve wracking stuff, the best game he has seen all year, but not good for an aged Don Tragic like Rod Oaten. Just when he thought Essendon had a chance to win, Hawthorn scored and dashed his hopes.
Round 20 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Dons nose dive
August 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod feels like the classic match against Hawthorn mirrors Essendon’s season. Brave in some parts, inconsistent for the most part. Massive fight back, but, ultimately, they fall short of the prize.
Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: St Kilda’s Season From Hell Continues
August 5, 2018 by 10 Comments
It’s been a season from hell for the 2018 Saints, and Braham Dabscheck is hopeful they can make a better fist of 2019. For the rest of this season, he hopes the Saints can cause upsets in the games that remain.
Round 20 – How are the fingernails? Incredible results!
August 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
Nailbiters, first four games of Round 20 down to the wire!
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: The Benchmark v The Tom Toms
August 3, 2018 by 4 Comments
The Benchmark v The Tom Toms!
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Nineteen
August 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
A bit of Numerology this week from Earl O’Neill as he wraps up Round 19.
Sydney Almanackers’ Football Lunch (Aug 11)
August 2, 2018 by 7 Comments
Sydney Almanackers, time for a get together. Aug 11 lunch and then footy at Henson Park.
Raggies and Gullies unite to fight MND
August 1, 2018 by 9 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood was there as Athelstone and Tea Tree Gully battled it out on the football field in an MND fundraiser in honour of Chris Grigg and the late Damien Lane.
Local boy fires in Croweater country by KB Hill
August 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
KB Hill looks at the career of Luke Norman, who began behind the stumps in local cricket, but soon graduated to being an Ovens & Murray League star, a Melbourne player, before finding success in the SANFL.
Fearless 2018 Round 19: Saving Patrick Cripps
August 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
Fearless is concerned for the welfare of Patrick Cripps. He offers some recruiting advice to the Blues.
A Message to All Swans Supporters Out There: Stay Positive
July 31, 2018 by 6 Comments
Daniel Saunders urges fellow Swans to keep the faith in a message filled with strategy, intensity, and unbridled passion.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 19: Still looking at a Top Four finish. Believe!
July 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
‘True Believers, like last week, that AFL game is why we are Collingwood supporters, but different to last week. We can confront adversity, recognise benefits from failure and remain optimistic.’ Cam Hooke is here to reassure Pie fans that Saturday’s loss was no cause for concern. Believe!
VAFA Premier C – Old Mentonians v Fitzroy: Oh Hum, Just a Twelve Goal Win
July 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
An easy win for the ‘Roys against Mentone as reported by Almanacker Phil Hill.
Round 19 – GWS v St Kilda: Like Changing Weather
July 29, 2018 by 4 Comments
Food, drink, pubs, poor service, and love all cause frustration for Yoshi as his Saints go down to the Giants.
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