Kath Presdee watched Giant Jonathon Patton play his best game of footy, seemingly back from his injury woes in the form befitting a number one pick.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 24: Souths v Cronulla – Chumbawumba
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paul Macadam’s Cronulla Sharks were hot, now it seems they’ve gone cold, losing this time to Souths.
Almanac Books: My lifelong love affair with the Swans
August 24, 2016 by 18 Comments
Those that know Jan Courtin know of her passion for the Swans. Jan has published a book about her life and this passion, based around her Footy Almanac postings and with some great photos.
Almanac Footy: Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 23 preview
August 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke previews the final game of Collingwood’s underwhelming season and believes the Pies can cause an upset and defeat Hawthorn.
The Lousy Bounce – Part 3: Royboys last game.
August 24, 2016 by 7 Comments
Heartfelt Fitzroy supporters, this is for you: memories of the Royboys exit from the VFL/AFL.
1981 VFL Lists – Old, New, Supplementary Too
August 24, 2016 by 16 Comments
Ever wondered who was on the VFL lists in 1981? Wonder no more. (Includes the famed Faletic-Malarkey photographic quinella)
Almanac Country Footy – Mullewa v Northampton: Last minute
August 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Mullewa hadn’t won a game in the Great Northern Football League all year but overcame Northampton side in the final fixture. Peter Sweeney reports.
Miss You, Dane Swan
August 23, 2016 by 28 Comments
On the occasion of Dane Swan’s retirement from AFL football, David Wilson writes him a short note, and invites us all to ‘watch’ Swanny.
Missed opportunity with disjointed AFL-VFL fixtures
August 23, 2016 by 9 Comments
Jeff Dowsing sees an opening for the AFL, for the VFL, for clubs, for players and for fans. Bring on the change.
The 2016 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Cup – Round Twenty Two
August 23, 2016 by 9 Comments
Now is a fine time to sit back with Earl O’Neill and ponder your lot. To get you started, here is some physiology, a mugging, a brush with death, Eddie Betts and Dr Martin Luther King Jr [“Breathtaking” – Peter_B].
Bye Bye Brownlow, Some News For Rory Sloane
August 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Cub reporter Aidan Hammond brings us AFL tribunal news of Adelaide’s Rory Sloane.
Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Tarps are back in town
August 23, 2016 by 88 Comments
Rulebook enjoyed Adelaide’s win in Showdown while taking aim at Port supporters feral behaviour. [Best wishes to your mum – Ed]
Round 22 – Richmond v St Kilda: Junior football at the MCG
August 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
With the season drawing to a close, Gill sees the Auskickers turning in a serviceable result in place of Richmond and St Kilda.
Round 22 – West Coast v Hawthorn: All the Tired Horses – a look at the Hawks 2016
August 22, 2016 by 5 Comments
Trucker Slim diagnoses Hawthorn’s season and provides a prognosis for the Finals after the loss to West Coast.
Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Time to walk down the road less travelled
August 22, 2016 by 8 Comments
Chrism76 presents a perspective on the recent incident and the social media aftermath from Saturday night’s Showdown.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: A 10-day Road Trip and two Wins! I’m happy!
August 22, 2016 by 5 Comments
A road trip for Jan Courtin, Melbourne and Hobart, two Swans’ wins and a happy Jan, only after a slight ticket tussle.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The Festival of The Bloods
August 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
For the first time Joe Moore sings with his son to toast the Swans’ win over a fighting Nth Melbourne, a special moment for Dad and his Cygnet.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 22 Review
August 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood believers have remained positive throughout the season and in the penultimate round were pleased with the efforts against Gold Coast.
Almanac WAFL: Early elimination final for WAFL by Les Everett
August 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reviews WAFL round 22 with one spot still available for top 5, who will take it?
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