Richmond faces the very real possibility of losing their superstar Dustin Martin. Smoove is bracing for life without Dusty at the Tigers and thinking about the compensation they might receive for him.
The power of AFL football: Pride game helps foster change in country Victoria
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kate O’Halloran has written a wonderful piece profiling the second Gay That’s OK Pride and Inclusion game.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: One week at a time
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a much needed break in both the AFL and VFL. Cam Hooke looks ahead to this weekend’s important clash with Port Adelaide.
SANFL Round 10 – South Adelaide v Norwood: The real meaning of footy
June 20, 2017 by 45 Comments
A special day for a long-standing Redlegs fan as Norwood tame the Panthers at Noarlunga.
Reclink Community Cup 2017
June 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
The Reclink Community Cup is back for another year! Get behind this awesome cause, watch a fun game of footy and listen to awesome tunes. What are your favourite Reclink Community Cup memories?
Round 13 – Gold Coast v Carlton: The Shoots are Sprouting
June 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
Tony Robb casts a keen eye over the recent Carlton efforts and, for once, there is no sign of the Parkin-jugular. Very measured.
Round 13 – Richmond v Sydney: After 30 minutes – Why do we bother? After 120 minutes: That’s why!
June 18, 2017 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin made the trip to Tigerland to watch the Swannies go from exasperating to exhilarating. Was it worth the bother? You bet it was.
Round 12 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Bomber’s Season Powers Up
June 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Robert Maiorana finds a lot to like about the Bomber’s dominant victory over Port Adelaide including a return to form by Jobe Watson.
Martin Flanagan and a reappraisal of 1992
June 16, 2017 by 14 Comments
Adam Fox makes a mighty fine debut in these pages with this piece on Martin Flanagan and perspective. Welcome Adam. And any insight into Frank Zappa would be greatly appreciated.
Almanac Footy Tipping Comp: And who is leading the teams event?
June 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s very tight in the Almanac teams tipping comp.
Nihonjin nanoni?
June 15, 2017 by 4 Comments
Japanese footy correspondent Yoshi had a humorous and insightful encounter with a woman from Sydney in Kyoto. It reminded him of his true passion to become a professional writer.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: ‘There are days when you could give it up’
June 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A heartbreaking loss to Melbourne on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday has seen the Pies slip to 11th on the ladder. Each game from here on in has so much significance for a team determined to play finals footy in 2017.
SANFL: Go Bloods!
June 14, 2017 by 10 Comments
What is happening to the Bloods? Their cheer squad is a little thin on the ground as this Bernard Whimpress pic suggests.
Marngrook Footy Show and Footys4All and The Footy Almanac: Kev Kropinyeri warms up the crowd
June 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
Malarkey Publications provides copies of The Footy Almanac to Footys4All which is an organisation run by Mick Gallus to distribute free sports equipment to communities who otherwise are unlikely to have the resources to provide footballs and soccer balls. Being a teacher Mick also understands the pivotal place of reading. So he includes copies of The Footy Almanac. Footys4All has a partnership with The Marngrook Footy Show. Check out the clip of Indigenous comedian Kevin Kropinyeri working the Marngrook studio as the warm-up guy.
Cycles, Troughs and Peaks
June 11, 2017 by 2 Comments
Peter Crossing expertly summarises the AFL season to date. [So who finishes in the top 8?]
Round 12 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Where to now, Bloods?
June 10, 2017 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin welcomes the arrival of some young feathered Swannies at Moore Park. The new kids must have inspired the other Swans as they towelled up the reigning premiers on a Thursday night in Sydney.
Best Footy Ads of All Time
June 9, 2017 by 25 Comments
Footy ads have always been a highlight over the years. The best ones can get you fired up for a footy season like nothing else. What have been your favourite footy ads over the years?
Round 12 Preview – Scott a lot to say
June 9, 2017 by 4 Comments
Round 12 kicks off tonight with the Grand Final replay which will be a cracker. The Socceroos will also be playing a pivotal game tonight against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup Qualifiers.
The 2017 Alan Turing Cup – Round Twelve
June 9, 2017 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill encountered a DeLorean and went back to 2005 for this Round 12 preview. This is trip back in time worth taking.
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