Dips O’Donnell reckons that Pope Leo XIII was on the money when it came to AFL labour laws
Retirements, Delistings, Trades: Don’t Dream. It’s Over
October 11, 2017 by 12 Comments
The club departures scoreboard is ticking over rapidly. Who will you miss? Who didn’t you even know about in the first place?
The Right Decision on Alan Richardson
October 11, 2017 by 9 Comments
Yoshi explains why he is pleased with St Kilda’s decision to give Alan Richardson two more years.
We are Green and Gold (2014)
October 10, 2017 by 30 Comments
Andrew Starkie lost a dear footy friend, Matt McNeil, at the age of 43. He reflects on their time together in the Old Collegians team in the WDFL and their adventures in Warrnambool. [Superb tribute – JTH]
Euro Cup 2017: From Big Things, Little Things Grow
October 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Russia Czars have won their first game of Australian Rules Football at a Euro Cup ever. Wesley Hull captures the significance of the moment for Russia and football in Europe.
Tom Lonergan and Andrew Mackie: Brothers in Arms
October 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Anna Pavlou saw retiring players Tom Lonergan and Andrew Mackie toasted by the Geelong Cats Football Club last week at the ‘Carji’ Greeves award night. Anna was fortunate enough to interview several players.
Don Scott’s Dimple
October 9, 2017 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone has written his latest poem about Hawthorn great Don Scott and his prominent dimple.
Dusty’s Always Running Around
October 9, 2017 by 4 Comments
The latest lyrics by Jennifer Muirden dedicated to 2017’s best player Dustin Martin.
Almanac Footy History: A team of Peters v a team of Jacks
October 8, 2017 by 45 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis wonders, in this era of Jacks, ‘Where have all the Peters gone?’ And pits the Peters against the Jacks. Who wins? Add your Peters and Jacks.
Really happy for you, Rich
October 6, 2017 by 3 Comments
(Saint) Patrick O’Brien has been very supportive of his mate Rich for as long as he can remember, but wished that Rich would spare a thought for him.
Robert ‘Bones’ McGhie – The Smoking Tiger
October 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Radio National recently revisited the man behind this famous photo from the 1973 Grand Final. Links to the full story and interview are available here.
Post-siren: the players v the lens
October 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
We all saw the brilliant post-siren vision of the Tiger celebrating their hard-fought Premiership – but should there be such a swarm of media after the final siren? Dave H has his say. (You’ve got my vote – Paddy.)
Geelong’s Night of Nights: Patrick Dangerfield Wins 2017 ‘Carji’ Greeves Medal
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Patrick Dangerfield took ‘Carji’ home last night. Anna Pavlou was on the spot.
Kicking accurate goals
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Not long before his Melbourne visit, Yoshi contemplates the connection between good kicking and good football
Silly Season: Why Geelong shouldn’t trade for Gary Ablett
October 5, 2017 by 4 Comments
Paddy Grindlay puts the case forward as to why Geelong shouldn’t pursue favourite son Gary Ablett Jr. Is he the player Geelong need to win their next flag?
Premiership Tiger Dreams of a 1967 Repeat
October 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
KB Hill looks back at the life and career of John Perry who played in Richmond’s 1967 Grand Final win. A fascinating overview of the player’s career, family connections to footy and some of the legends he played with and against.
Almanac Oratory: Speakola and Tony Wilson
October 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Tinsel Tony Wilson was a big hit at the Almanac lunch. He has a fantastic website which publishes speeches. Read more about it here and be moved by Tommy Hafey and Allan Jeans.
Paul Keating, Mr Brightside and Bobby Ewing: For the true believers – Richmond 2017
October 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Whatever your views on Paul Keating, the man did have some damm good lines. So, like his comment just after his unlikely election win against John Hewson, the Tigers win was one for the true believers, writes Sean Curtain, and the sweetest victory of all.
Trade Tirades
October 4, 2017 by 11 Comments
Jake Lever – $nake in the grass or making hay while the sun shines?
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