Archie sat down on Saturday to watch some sport and he was mostly disappointed as he tells the tale of Laura and the Three Lamb-Hearted Losers.
Four Bunches of Sheilas – But Only One That Can Play – The Tale of Laura and the Three Lamb-Hearted Losers
June 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
The Post Wrap – Round XI
June 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Mr Wrap tells you all you need to know about the weekend’s round of footy, and offers his wisdom on cricket and the Crowley “suspension”.
Kultur, Crocodiles, Cats and Glittering Couples und mehr…
June 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes finds himself in the home of the Berlin Crocodiles. As 2pm Saturday rolls around and with the footy a million miles away, he casts an eye over the Swedish Royal Wedding. [Footy Almanac – always first with your European Royal news – ed]
The Pre-Wrap Round XI
June 12, 2015 by 1 Comment
Mr Wrap on cheating footballers and footy clubs, cheating horse trainers (enough with the tautologies – Ed). And his usual sagacious advice on investing your hard-earned on the AFL Round XI results.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Ten
June 11, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Almanac’s very own Access All Areas: in the Round 10 edition of The ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup, Earl O’Neill casts his eye over the role of the modern ruckman, the plight of the Bombers and what the drinking ban at the Schoolies could evolve into. [And discusses the Fremantle v Richmond game without a single reference to Nat goddamn Fyfe – Ed].
Chris Judd: Emotion trumps bare pragmatism
June 10, 2015 by 5 Comments
Brutus Mudcake concludes that Chris Judd’s goodbye on Tuesday was perhaps the perfect farewell.
2008 – The (Finally) All-Australian SSA Team: The United Nation
June 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
At last, the Croweaters fielded a side in the SSA U15 carnival in 2008. Two of the youthful All-Australians shown here were on the field for Chris Judd’s final appearance.
Round 10 – The Wrap: Where Life imitates Football
June 9, 2015 by 5 Comments
The Wrap and his take on Round 10 and remember as The Wrap says ‘if you read it in the Wrap you know its not crap.’
My day with the Grog Squad
June 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Vaughan Menlove and his day at the footy with the Grog Squad watching his beloved Tigers.
The lack of greats to wear the #7
June 8, 2015 by 13 Comments
Dennis Gedling and his mate discussed on Saturday night about the number 7 jumper and the lack of stars to wear that particular number.
Some Perspective Needed For Bomber Fans
June 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Bombers fan Wesley Hall attempts to give some perspective for all Bombers fans in light of the disappointing result for Essendon on Saturday night,
Mick Malthouse: A Farewell to Charms
June 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Pies supporter thefootybogan discusses how he believes Mick Malthouse lost his charm in the later years of his coaching career.
SANFL: Legs reunion, win and the mayor in a perfect day
June 8, 2015 by 43 Comments
Rulebook has an 80s reunion of the junior Norwood Redlegs as the current Redlegs have a win against West Adelaide.
Round 10: H Block Staff Room tips
June 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The boys are going well. Apart from Freo they’ve tipped the lot.
Two out of two lines.
They may save with a little on Melbourne at a line tomorrow.
Footy History: Round 3, 1968
June 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
Jim Young was there the last time Essendon failed to kick a goal in the first half in what is a famously windy (and dangerous) day. [Given the wind at Blundstone Arena this reminiscence is timely twice – Ed]
Footy History: Austin Robertson
June 7, 2015 by 7 Comments
David Zampatti looks at the life and career of recent Hall of Fame inductee Austin Robertson.
The Story of a Cat
June 7, 2015 by 17 Comments
Footy is about many things. For many it is about family. As Dips O’Donnell goes to watch his Cats this weekend he reminisces how he became a Cats supporter and the intriguing story behind it.
Is Fremantle’s greatest weakness Channel 7?
Did channel 7 play a role in Fremantle’s loss on Friday night and has it played a role in the past? Sean Mortell discusses.