Rod Gillett has reviewed the latest book by The Footy Almanac co-founder Paul Daffey. Behind the Goals: The history of the Victorian Country Football League is out now.
Almanac Book Review: Behind the Goals: The history of the Victorian Country Football League by Paul Daffey
August 11, 2017 by 9 Comments
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Brisbane Lions (8th)
August 11, 2017 by 11 Comments
Brisbane became the Lions in 1997. Their list was fairly stable, but not their place on the ladder. Does this stir up any memories for you?
AFL International Cup Day One: Dancing and smiling, wind and rain
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
International Cup editor Jack Banister caught up on three games on Sunday as the competition kicked off. The mix of cultures and styles made for a powerful experience despite the weather trying to put a spoiler on things.
Fables From (Country) Football Folklore
August 10, 2017 by 9 Comments
Peter Argent brings us some Footy Folklore from the Barossa, with the story of the young Lindsay Ruciak’s big three games in 1976.
Spurned: Daniel Wells
August 10, 2017 by 3 Comments
“From the moment he pulled on a boot at Arden St he was my favourite player”, says Rob Chanter of Daniel Wells. The ending may surprise you.
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Port Adelaide (9th)
August 9, 2017 by 18 Comments
Port Adelaide’s initial AFL list from 1997. How’d they go? Who do you remember? Who had the worst haircut?
Doug Gott – deep connections to football
August 9, 2017 by 6 Comments
Matt Watson brings us Doug Gott’s sporting story, from the days when each year had two seasons (cricket and footy). Gott succeeded at both.
AFL International Cup 2017 – Fiji v France
August 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jarrod ventured out for the sunnier half of the opening day of International Cup action and was on hand to see Fiji knock over France.
AFL International Cup 2017: Many cultures, one game on a cold Melbourne morning
August 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes reflects on the journey of the Pakistani Shaheens, from the mountains of their home country to a freezing cold Melbourne morning.
Supporters Review Panel
August 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
Paul Spinks has taken issue with the staging taking place in the AFL.
Almanac Satire – Tackling the tackle: Desmond interviews an AFL Executive
August 8, 2017 by 22 Comments
David Wilson’s character Des Troyer returns to make sense of this tackling fiasco. Here he interviews an up-and-coming AFL Executive about recent tribunal decisions…
The 2017 Hazem El Masri Cup
August 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
Where were your grandparents born? Warsaw? Wagga Wagga? Windhoek? Earl O’Neill gets thinking over some not-so-fast food…
The GB Swans’ first few days…
August 7, 2017 by 5 Comments
GB Swans Assistant Coach Ian Mitchell gives us the lowdown on his side’s first up win over Pakistan, and their first few days in Melbourne, which have included a memorable trip to the ‘G and plenty of coffee!
Round 20 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints jumping Jacks soar over the Eagles
August 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Braham gives us the low down on St Kilda’s win over West Coast, and particularly the performances of the Jacks!
Mercedes turns 50
August 4, 2017 by 9 Comments
Mercedes celebrated her 50th game with the Darebin Falcons U18s footy team last Sunday. Trucker Slim reviews the game.
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Carlton Blues (11th)
August 4, 2017 by 10 Comments
We’re edging closer to the 1997 finalists in this pictorial countdown of that season’s list. Carlton’s next up, only a couple of years after their recent flag (and light years away from their next).
AFL International Cup: Classic jumpers and some old rivalries!
August 4, 2017 by 9 Comments
Jack Banister previews the opening matches in the International Cup. [He’s still looking for writers]
Sloane has been crucified
August 4, 2017 by 6 Comments
We revisit Rulebook’s article on the Rory Sloane clumsy spoil suspension.
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