In his eighth decade, Rod Oaten was not anticipating this. If his club had a keener sense of right and wrong it would have acted differently he argues. The Essendon players are not the only ones caught in sadness.
Can Collingwood win a premiership with their young list in the next five years? Part Four: Coach and Final conclusion
August 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
Nicholas D’Urbano’s series on Collingwood’s premiership hopes over the next 5 years concludes, with analysing the coach and giving a final conclusion on whether Collingwood can win a flag in the next 5 years.
Can Collingwood win a premiership with their young list in the next five years? Part Three: Attack
August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Nicholas D’Urbano’s series on Collingwood’s premiership hopes over the next five years continues, this time analysing the Magpies forward line.
Message to Coaches
August 12, 2015 by 9 Comments
As junior footy leagues start winding up for 2015, the Almanac received this open letter to junior football coaches everywhere, from a football coach’s wife.
Footy Loons
August 12, 2015 by 4 Comments
Michael Duffy’s piece from Loon Pond has a crack at those who see a little too much in footy (I think?) [Thanks to Ian Syson for finding it – JTH]
SANFL Round 17 Preview – Norwood v North Adelaide: Count Me In
August 12, 2015 by 5 Comments
One more boring Thursday night in Adelaide? Not according to Dave Brown, who might be having a Black and Tan at the home of the Red and Blue this week.
Can Collingwood win a premiership with their young list in the next five years? Part Two: Midfield
August 12, 2015 by 3 Comments
Nick Durban gives us his 2020 Collingwood midfield. One for the time capsule.
The Monster’s Back: Afl Umpires Favour Victorian Teams: It’s A Fact
August 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Stats eroti-a: The Suburban Boy – Dave Warner – has run the numbers and finds that Victorian sides enjoy a pretty good run off the umps, both at home and on the road.
Can Collingwood win a premiership with their young list in the next five years? Part One: Defence
August 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
In the first of a series of articles assessing Collingwood’s tilt at their next flag, Nicholas D’Urbano begins with a case for the defence.
Junior Footy: Fergus Anderson shows versatility and commitment as the Fitzroy Blues Under 12s get home in a tight one.
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fantastic debut Almanac piece from young sportswriter Fergus Anderson who not only wrote the story, he played in the game as well. [Great stuff Fergus – JTH]
Book Launch: Sport in Victoria – A History
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Almanacker Dave Nadel has put in a mountain of work, herding contributors to produce this timely history of sport in Victoria. [A bit like the Almanac Dave – JTH]
Craig Davis and David Bridie: an unlikely combination? Or not?
August 9, 2015 by
Steve Fahey’s piece on Craig Davis reminded me of the time Craig contacted me (in 2011) about David Bridie’s masterful song The Deserters, the film clip for which is also outstanding. Here’s that little article. [Do yourself a favour – JTH]
Another ex-footballer doing great things for the community: Craig Davis
August 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Craig Davis has been a tremendous character of Australian football and has gone on to do a lot of things in the community – especially in Sydney where he has been involved in tertiary education and university sport, and also now with Youth Off the Streets. Steve Fahey gives us some background and invites Sydney-siders to support YOTS by getting along to their fund-raising dinner.
Book launch: James Coventry’s Time and Space
August 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
James Coventry with some thoughts on changes in the laws on the game. [His book Time and Space is being launched in Melbourne on Aug 14 – All welcome – details in this post]
Claims of AFL conspiracy should concern us all
August 7, 2015 by 6 Comments
Lynden Albiston is concerned for all footy fans, after Richard Colless revealed some comments made to him by Mike Fitzpatrick about the recruitment of Lance Franklin to Sydney at the end of 2013.
37 reasons to say #IStandWithAdam
August 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sydney Malakellis gives 37 reasons to say why he stands by Adam Goodes.
A Goodes look to Kardinia Park
August 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Ordered and clear discussion of the booing issue from Paul Spinks who tried to keep his head out of the papers and TV. [Very balanced – Ed]
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One – Round 18 Update
August 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The field was sliced in half last week. 11 wise souls remain. A fair chance they would be better at selecting which balls to play at than the Australian cricket team. Click through for more details
Carn the Burgers
August 6, 2015 by 1 Comment
Glen! shares his memories of the mighty Coburg Footy Club, who certainly made their presence felt in the 1970’s and ’80’s. He also names his best team from the period [plenty of familiar names! – Ed]
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