Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond delivers a comprehensive look at the two South Australian teams’ games, his own club game and his premiership favourites. [This is an impressive piece by our young gun writer – MNQ]
My thoughts on Houli’s case and the media
June 29, 2017 by 33 Comments
Japanese footy correspondent looks at the Houli case from another country for a different perspective.
1975: VFL Enters the Colour TV Age – Nice Knickers (and Hose)
June 28, 2017 by 14 Comments
How did the VFL teams adapt to the introduction of colour tele in 1975? Tastefully, of course.
The SANFL: Where do we go from here?
June 28, 2017 by 22 Comments
Kasey has a five-point plan for the SANFL to not only survive but thrive in the modern sporting landscape.
An open letter of humble thanks to Martin Flanagan
June 27, 2017 by 43 Comments
David Wilson has put into words the essence of what many of us are feeling with this letter of thanks to Martin Flanagan. No doubt we all have a Martin Flanagan story. No doubt we all feel a sense of gratitude, and loss.
A letter from Martin Flanagan
June 27, 2017 by 27 Comments
When Martin Flanagan left The Age, David Wilson wrote a letter of humble thanks to him. This is Martin Flanagan’s reply. [Thanks Flanners. Welcome to the Almanac. We are thrilled to have you. We love that the rhythm of your Saturday contemplation has not missed a beat. JTH]
The friendly ghosts of East Gosford
June 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alex Darling returns to footy in Gosford and finds some enjoyment amidst the fog on his first night with the Terrigal Avoca Panthers
Fabulous Phil – A successful lunch with Phil Carman
June 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Phil Carman had everyone eating out of the palm of his hand at the Almanac lunch on Friday afternoon. Fabulous Phil: The Phil Carman Story is out now.
Round 14 – Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne: Robbed
June 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
Marnie Cohen is seeking assistance with locating three villains dressed in yellow spotted on Saturday night leaving Etihad Stadium with the Kanga’s four points stashed in their bag.
Round 14 – Sydney v Essendon: The season with several gears
June 25, 2017 by 2 Comments
Daniel Saunders saw the Swans’ season slipping away. That was until the Swans went up a gear to overcome the Bombers after the siren. September action may beckon yet.
Blighty You Legend
June 24, 2017 by 20 Comments
Peter Baulderstone offers a personal tribute to Malcolm Blight the man; the footballer and newly inducted AFL (should that be Australian football?) Legend.
Almanac (Fun) Footy: Blundstone training night at Arden St and the Unhall of Fame
June 24, 2017 by 6 Comments
John Harms was a little nervous about going to the Blundstone training night at Arden St on Tuesday night. What did Turbo Thompson and half a dozen other players have in stall for the well-tummied crew? [Great night – JTH]
A Cats Eyed View of Subi
June 21, 2017 by 5 Comments
Cat’s supporter Denis reminisces about the Subiaco Oval as he says goodbye to it as an AFL venue.
Reclink Community Cup Melbourne – This Sunday
June 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Reclink Community Cup kicks off in Melbourne this Sunday. Get along for an awesome day of footy and music.
The Round 13 Mega Post
June 21, 2017 by 9 Comments
Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond delivers his first mega post. He covers the Port Adelaide and Brisbane game, his Brownlow Medal votes and the premiership race. He also reports on his own game of junior footy. [Great stuff Aidan – JTH]
WAFL Round 13: Another Subi Statement and a Sharks win at last
June 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
“The trip from Fremantle to Joondalup is one of the most daunting in the WAFL – I get lost every time I go there” Les Everett on Round 13 (and some cracking photos too).
We’ll always have Paris: The 2017 Western Bulldogs
June 20, 2017 by 10 Comments
These are tough times for Western Bulldogs supporters, with the team sitting at 6-6 after thirteen rounds. Neil Anderson gives us a deep insight into the mind of a lifelong Footscray/Western Bulldogs fan.
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