The 2016 Bernie Quinlan Cup – Round Seven

Earl O’Neill’s homespun Round 7 review is again three-parts-wisdom to one-part-speculation. [You’d need to go a long way to find better Round reviews – Ed].

Round 7 – Geelong v West Coast: Unconvincing

Trucker Slim ventured down the highway and was unconvinced with the Cats convincing win against the Eagles

Collingwood’s new recruit

Collingwood has a new recruit to deal with, A Schadenfreude and opposition fans love him.

Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: Dynamic Duo

History and entertainment are littered with partnerships that just work, Tom Bally suggests the Swans have added the Buddy and Heeney Show.

Round 7 – St. Kilda v North Melbourne: Saints Lose In An Arm Wrestle On Mothers’ Day

For Saints fan Braham Dabscheck, Petrie’s 300th was a top game with a sad result for the Saints and while the signs are good, a win would be nicer.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 7 Review

Collingwood’s True believers are struggling but Cam Hooke continues to keep the faith

Almanac Weeekend Sports Results 9/5/16

All the weekend’s sporting results worth knowing.

Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: I Hate Footy

For Luke Reynolds, his sporting passion comes in black and white, Collingwood and Newcastle United fan and neither are delivering the goods.

VAFA B Section – Hampton v Fitzroy: Donuts, Sausage Rolls and Free Hot Dogs

Roy Boys endured a tough game against Hampton Rovers and the presence of Dr Phil at the game ensured one player was grateful for a dentist in attendance.

Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: Gratitude, Mindfulness and Empathy on a Saturday arvo at the Footy

Jan Courtin questions her empathy to Swans’ opposition on game day while mindful they should kick at least 20 goals against this Bombers team.

Buddy – one of the all time greats

Jackson Clark on how Buddy Franklin could be considered as one of the all time greats.

The Lousy Bounce – Part 1

Twenty years on from Fitzroy’s last unmerged season in the AFL, Royboy Adam Muyt shares some of his diary entries from that eventful year.

SANFL Round 6 – Central District v Norwood: nothing to Bragg about

Dave Brown mulls over songs taken out of context (and does quite a bit of it himself) on the road to Elizabeth with a Billy Bragg obsessed four year old

Tom Wills grave restoration: one of the fathers of football needs our help

Australia’s first sporting legend and the father of Australian football lies in a crumbling grave in a Melbourne cemetery. With a largely unknown but extraordinary life story, Tom Wills deserves a final resting place in better condition. With the blessing of the Wills family, The Footy Almanac is now raising funds to renovate the gravesite.

Tom Wills: books, plays, references in works of history, art work

What do we know of Tom Wills? Here are a few books and other works where he is depicted. Please add others.

Tigers still not gone!: Glass remains half full! (slightly chipped and full of Yarra water, but half full nonetheless)

Richmond supporters are unique, sailing in a sea of pessimism with a leaky boat they await the tide of change, Sean Curtain is no exception.

Round 6 – Brisbane v Sydney: Something Old, Something New.

For Igor, Brisbane’s loss to Sydney was not all gloomy, he introduced an old love to a new love and they seem perfectly happy to share him.

The Hafey Years

Glen! reviews The Hafey Years; Reliving a golden Era at Richmond, by Elliot Cartledge perhaps worth a read down at Tigerland.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 7 Preview

For the true Collingwood believers, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life preview of Round 7 game against Carlton.

Living the Dream: How I came to Northcote Park Football Club

Sam Botoulas reflects with gratitude on events that brought him and his family to Northcote Park Football Club. Living the dream.