Brin argues, in a thought provoking and articulate article, that the standard of sports journalism in Australia and the level of understanding provided to readers by people paid to report on the game of Australian Rules football is not up to scratch.
Vale, Roy Willard
April 27, 2018 by 5 Comments
This the story of a sensitive, gentle and thoughtful man who was subjected to unspeakable hardships during his early adulthood in the Second World War. Joe De Petro’s presents his moving and loving tribute to his father-in-law.
Round 6: Competition is close with some unpredictable results so far. Sal’s predictions for this weekend.
April 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal laments his team is in the doldrums but for the most part the competition it is pretty close with some unpredictable results. Some concern though about the lack of scoring and how easy it is to be defensive. Let’s see what this week brings as Sal presents his predictions.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: True Believers, it’s “Good day to be a Pie”.
April 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cam reports on all things Collingwood after their inspirational Anzac Day win. It was one for the true believers!
SANFL Round 4 – Sturt v Port Adelaide: Powell-Pepper crashes the grand final rematch
April 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Peter Sweeney witnesses the controversy first hand as Sam Powell-Pepper takes to the field in the traditional Anzac Day SANFL Grand Final rematch
Critical round of footy this weekend.
April 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
Round 6 will be a do or die round of footy as teams desperate for a win will be fighting this weekend to keep their finals aspirations alive.
FEARLESS 2018 RD 5: Statement Round – statements abound over 6-day round
April 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless sums up Round 5.
The Red and the White: Plan B.
April 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
The latest hot Swans topics in the Red and the White, the Almanac’s Swans Forum.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: April 25th 2018
April 25, 2018 by 11 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is moved to poetry by the significance of the moment and the Pies’ performance at the MCG on Anzac Day. The afternoon has prompted much contemplation.
The sad demise of trooper Le Brun by KB Hill
April 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
Shared with the Footy Almanac by KB Hill, this is the tale of Norman Le Brun, coach of Wangaratta’s historic 1937 premiership. A mere three years later, his career would be put on hold when he enlisted in the army…
Remember The Argus
April 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
Gone but not forgotten, newspaper The Argus shaped a juvenile Chris Aulich’s love affair with the giants of Victorian footy through print but more importantly pictures – culminating in a lifelong bond with Geelong.
Nathan Buckley press conference: Anzac Day clash important in more ways than one
April 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou transcribed Nathan Buckley’s take on the importance of playing on Anzac Day in general & what the Magpies hope to do this Wednesday against old foes Essendon
Almanac Football: IMPACT Anzac Day Cup Tournament 2018
April 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yoshi got a guernsey for the Osaka Dingoes in the IMPACT Anzac Day tournament – a round robin affair with every team winning at least one game.
Jess Dal Pos goes to India
April 23, 2018 by 3 Comments
From Blacktown to Mumbai, Jess Dal Pos’ deep passion for footy has her kicking goals.
Round 5 – Sydney v Adelaide: Beware!
April 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker had good reason to be wary before the game as the Crows bounced back with intent against his Swans!
Raving Rulebook 17
April 21, 2018 by 8 Comments
AFL, Commonwealth Games, SANFL, Cricket – nobody is spared in Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood’s latest ravings.
Killa: the Alan Killigrew years at Norwood
April 20, 2018 by 7 Comments
“After all, what is a football club? It is grass in the middle, posts at the ends, and bricks and mortar. It’s the people that give it soul. A football club is a living body”. Those reflective words penned by Alan Killigrew, say a lot about the man and his remarkable football journey that had a profound impact on so many people.
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