The Saints forwards had minimal impact against Geelong and as Braham Dabscheck writes it was an all round team effort and solid tackling that won them the game.
Round 14 – St. Kilda v Geelong: Saints Out Tackle Cats In A Claw Biting Classic
June 26, 2016 by 4 Comments
Everyone Has A Story – Jason Cloke
June 25, 2016 by 3 Comments
What’s it like to miss a Grand Final through suspension? Jackson Clark interviews former Collingwood father-son Jason Cloke
To be PC or not to be
June 24, 2016 by 35 Comments
Trucker Slim sifts through the language of a “Rubicon crossing” week in social discourse (“What a fantastic story it is!”). What is Political Correctness, anyway?
Heat and conversation
June 24, 2016 by 16 Comments
Yvette Wroby postulates that some clues to Eddie McGuire’s behaviour can be found in Eddie himself, long ago.
Round 14: Sal’s Preview
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sal looks at Round 14, his take on eddiegaffe, will the chardy sippers come through and other tantalising tips for the round.
The Turbulent Tales of a Footy Record Seller
June 23, 2016 by 11 Comments
Sean Mortell is a Year 10 student at Viewbank College. He has been spending this week doing work experience at the Almanac. A keen young writer, a student of literature, and centremen at the Banyule Colts, he has produced two pieces of writing. This one about being a Footy Record seller may generate some memories from other Record sellers. [It certainly also brings back memories of Bridget Schwerdt – Ed]
Almanac People: The Beanie
June 23, 2016 by 11 Comments
Entrenched in winter and trying to keep ourselves warm, Anna Brasier tells a great yarn of The Beanie.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Origin II, 2016
June 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Origin II and the series went to Qld and Hamish Neal identifies the moments that mattered.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick – Round 14: At Last Gold Coast Makes It Into The Bottom 3 !
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille updates us with the Round 14 selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club. Get your tips in.
Almanac People: Jokes that Kill
June 22, 2016 by 22 Comments
Matt Q provides some insight into the craft of footy humour and when it falls into the hands of the wrong people it can be dangerous.
Round 13 Review: Bye Rd #1 – Friday Night Fight Night…A return to the 70s…by Fearless
June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Friday night brought us back to the 70s and those that tipped against GWS were in Fantasialand, read more gems in Fearless; Round 13 review
The 2016 Frank O’Neill Cup – Round Thirteen
June 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
Round 13 was a big week for touchstones, whatever they are. Includes bonus visions of heaven (SCG catering won’t be there according to Earl)
Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Bulleen
June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Some fabulous action shots accompany dave2718’s report from the Fitzroy v Bulleen youth game at the BSO
Competitive? A handy side of Geelong discards.
June 21, 2016 by 8 Comments
And where would this team of former Geelong players finish on the ladder?
WAFL Round 13: Lions make a statement
June 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Western Australian Football League action from Les Everett, as Subiaco unsettles East Fremantle.
Almanac Photo Essay: Southern Flinders Tigers v Peterborough Jamestown Magpies
June 21, 2016 by 12 Comments
On Saturday, Peter Argent got in the car. Three hours later, he took out his camera at Wirrabara Oval and took these evocative shots of a day at the Northern Areas Football Association rural footy. [Add your caption ideas – Ed].
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