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.
AFL International Cup Day One: Dancing and smiling, wind and rain
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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.
Almanac Junior Footy – Kew Rovers v Fitzroy Under 10-3: The story of a terrific Roys win in pictures
August 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Under 10-3 10.15.75 Kew Rovers 1.3.9. Here’s how the game unfolded – through the lens of Charlotte White’s camera. SEE THE FULL GALLERY Almanac Admin
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