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.

The 2016 Bill Barrot Cup – Planning Precedes Momentum

Earl casts his keen eye over round 7 protagonists and provides insight for picking a winner.

Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: An optimum state of being

Yvette Wroby found herself in a blissful state Saturday watching her Saints balance their yin and yang in a heavenly win over the Demons.