General Footy Writing

Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Preview

September 10, 2016 by craig dodson 2 Comments

Craig Dodson resurrects his old woolly Swans jumper and reflects on the journey as they prepare for the qualifying final.

Almanac Book Cover 2016: One Innocent Question (or: The Case for Jimmy Bartel to be on the Almanac’s cover)

September 9, 2016 by Edward P. Olsen 8 Comments

Edward Olsen nominates Geelong’s Jimmy Bartel for The 2016 Almanac Book Cover with a compelling story.

Almanac People: Side by Side

September 9, 2016 by Anna Sublet 6 Comments

Anna Sublet was disheartened by Collingwood FC President’s behaviour this year and the Club’s response and since discovered that the Club is bigger than the President.

Round 23 – Geelong v Melbourne: Cats Exorcise Sorry Demons

September 9, 2016 by Burkie Leave a Comment

Better late than never, Burkie sends in the final match report for the home and away season with Geelong defeating Melbourne.

Almanac People: Rubbing shoulders with Ange in Greece

September 9, 2016 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

Colin Abbott in his Greek journeys bumped into a well known Carlton football identity.

Finals Week 1 – Finals Preview: It’s Finally Here!

September 9, 2016 by Sal Ciardulli 1 Comment

Sal Ciardulli has looked at the form for the first week of Finals and for value you couldn’t do better with his tips.

Almanac People: Trent West – a study in persistence and coaching

September 8, 2016 by David Fordyce Leave a Comment

David Fordyce from the Canberra Cats pens a tribute to the retired former Cats and Lions player Trent West.

Almanac Book Cover 2016: Light it up

September 8, 2016 by Mike Hugo Leave a Comment

Mike Hugo presents an alternative proposal for Footy Almanac 2016 cover.

Almanac Finals Preview – Geelong’s Snapcats

September 8, 2016 by Marcus Holt 2 Comments

Marcus Holt has provided a snapcat review of Geelong’s playing list leading into the Qualifying Final against Hawthorn. Which of these is the weak link and who will have the greatest impact?

Almanac Season Review: Fremantle – bring on 2017

September 8, 2016 by Les Everett 2 Comments

Injuries may have harmed Fremantle’s 2016 season but for Les Everett in his review of Fremantle’s season suggests it started at the end of 2015.

Almanac Umpiring: 2016 Pro-Vic Bias in Free Kicks is Getting Worse!

September 8, 2016 by davesuburban 9 Comments

Davesuburban has done his homework with compelling evidence to support what we know to be true, Umpires favour Victorian teams.

Almanac Book Review: All This In 60 Minutes – Nick Lee (Allen & Unwin – $32.99)

September 8, 2016 by chrism76 1 Comment

A hard hitting review of ’60 Minutes’ cameraman Nick Lee’s new book, “All This In 60 Seconds”, from Chris Michaels.

Almanac Book Cover 2016: Spotless Stadium

September 8, 2016 by The Philby 2 Comments

It has orange. Lots and lots of orange. The latest nomination for the cover of the 2016 Footy Almanac book comes from The Philby, who puts forward the jewel of Western Sydney, Spotless Stadium, as being cover worthy.

AFL Z: Next-next generation football

September 8, 2016 by Mike Hugo 4 Comments

With all the talk yesterday of ‘AFL X’, Mike Hugo offers up his suggestion of a shortened format of Australian Rules football, ‘AFL Z’. What are your thoughts/suggestions? Do we need another format?