Young writer Aidan Hammond will be doing votes for each round this season. Follow his voting and let’s see how he compares to the AFL umpires votes.
VFL – Port Melbourne v Northern Blues: The Ciarans at the Borough
April 10, 2017 by 9 Comments
Joe Huddler spent Saturday afternoon at North Port Oval watching and talking to some of his Irish compatriots. There were lots of Ciarans and lots to like about some young Carlton players running around against Port Melbourne.
The Survival of Stand-alone VFL Clubs
April 9, 2017 by 6 Comments
Jackson Clark is worried about the effect the Melbourne based AFL clubs are having on the VFL. His concerns will also resonate with followers of the WAFL and SANFL.
Almanac Footy: A Life Before Foxtel and Friends
April 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
“The world was a simpler place and enjoyment didn’t have to cost money. I could spend hours amusing myself with footy.”
Round 3 – Sydney v Collingwood: A test for all concerned
April 8, 2017 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson has not written off the Swans despite a less that impressive start to year. Write them off at your peril.
Round 3 – North Melbourne v GWS: The Josh Kelly Cup
April 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Cashed up but will it equate to wins? Marnie ponders how the Roos could spend their money, and the future direction they may take.
On Footy Value
April 6, 2017 by 15 Comments
Joe Huddler had distinct and vastly different experiences by going to two games in one day: a VFL practice match at Arden St amongst the elements and the Melbourne v Carlton clash in a corporate box at the ‘G. This is a beautifully crafted call for perspective.
Almanac Invitation: Rotary Club of Fitzroy “Pick One Winner Competition”
April 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille from the Rotary Club of Fitzroy with “Greetings and welcome to the 31st year of the Pick One Winner Competition…” It kicks off with AFL Round 4. Get involved – details within.
Almanac T-shirts and bush footy: Where the f..k is Tooleybuc
April 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Tooleybuc is a long, long way from their native Northern Territory, but Peter Sweeney runs into two fellows who have taken to the town like fish to water.
Archie Goes the Early Crow and Calls the AFL Finals Series in April – Surely He Can’t Get So Badly Wrong As He Did in Season `16!
April 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Archie has bitten the proverbial bullet and with the risk of being shot down by his fellow Almanackers, has predicted his AFL 2017 Premiership and Brownlow medal winners after only two rounds. [NB The link is now working properly – sorry for the break in transmission. Ed]
Round 2 – Hits and Misses
April 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
After a big weekend of footy, Tom Riordan reviews Round 2 and what the results mean for the teams.
SANFL: Redlegs claim inaugural women’s crown
April 4, 2017 by 6 Comments
Peter Argent was there as Norwood won the inaugural SANFL women’s premiership, defeating minor premiers North Adelaide. Check out Peter’s super action photos.
Round 2 – GWS Giants v Gold Coast: Not this again
April 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Damien Morgan reflects on an awful performance from the Gold Coast Suns and the commentators alike.
Big News at the Brunswick Street Oval
April 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
First we take the scoreboard then the BBQ! Look out Fitzroy FC, Phil has you in his sights as he prepares his move to be numero uno!
AFL Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Half a game
March 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
Jack Banister catches the second half of the Thursday night clash at home. With gin and tonic in hand, he felt the pressure all the way til the end when captain Cotchin kicked a point to secure the win for Richmond.
The 2017 Dick Flaherty Cup
March 30, 2017 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill goes into storytelling mode in this week’s Cup.
Bad Kicking is Bad Footy
March 30, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jake Rachwalski highlights the downfall of the Round 1 losers largely came to inaccurate kicking for goal. Have the key forwards been taking extra goal kicking practice? (As a North Melbourne supporter, it was awful to watch on the weekend and I truly hope so. – MN).
PB’s Rant: Lawyers and TV – the lunatics are running (ruining?) my asylum
Peter Baulderstone fires both barrels at video decision making infecting golf, cricket, footy – and society by extension. Crap decisions over the weekend and three days off the grog and sugar can make a man cranky.