Gregor Lewis on the passing of Phil Hughes
The Support Needed by Footballers and the Expectations on Coaches
November 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yoshi offers some thoughts on player development and support…and that of coaches also.
Captaining AFL Clubs
November 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yoshi (from Japan) looks at the recent movements of players and the decisions clubs have made in naming their captains.
Send Lawyers, Drugs and Money – the Eagles hit the fan
November 26, 2014 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is angry with the continued post-career implosion of the lives of star Eagles. Is there a better way of guiding the futures of one-dimensional on-field warriors? Contributions welcomed.
Au revoir, ANZ Stadium
November 26, 2014 by 6 Comments
Joe Moore, fresh from his trip south, responds to the decision to drop Homebush as a Swans venue withdancing in the aisles (or memories of, at least).
57 Mt Pleasant Street (part 1)
November 25, 2014 by 2 Comments
E.regnans has found a couple of sporting commentators to express our rage at the destruction of our “once great game” (pick one).
In Bob we trust
November 25, 2014 by 12 Comments
Rees Quilford has spent a lifetime stalking Bob Murphy. It has filled him with confidence that the kennel is in good hands with it’s new Top Dog.
A tall story – should ruckmen bother turning up to draft night?
November 25, 2014 by 7 Comments
Dave Brown runs the ruler (pun intended – Ed.) over the role of tall players in the AFL. Pure ruckman, pinch hitter or key position player? Can you pick ruck talent at 17?
Short film about intellectual disability footy
November 24, 2014 by 5 Comments
Jesse Maskell’s latest short film is a five minute documentary about intellectual disability football. The five minute film focuses, in an understated way, on the Williamstown Seagulls team and the final weeks of their 2014 season.
NTFL Round 8 Wrap-up
November 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Thrillers and blowouts as the mercury rises up North. Jackson Clark brings the full weekend’s summary from the Northern Territory
The Eye of the Tiger
November 24, 2014 by 17 Comments
Tess Pryor makes her Almanac debut with a beaut story of not being tooted by the great man: Richo. [Welcome Tess – Ed]
The Footy Almanac 2014 Launch in Melbourne (it was a beauty)
November 23, 2014 by 11 Comments
The Melbourne launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 lived up to expectations. A lively crowd loved hearing Enzo Spangher’s stories as he gave the book his blessing.
The Almanackery (taken at the Melbourne launch)
November 22, 2014 by 7 Comments
The Almanackery gathers for the traditional launch photo.
Summer Fields
November 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Bert Spinks shares his love of abandoned Tassie footy grounds in majestic surroundings – ” in remembering what has passed, my gratitude is renewed for what there is now”. (Sheer poetry -Ed.)
NTFL Round 7 Wrapup
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark reviews Round 7 in the NTFL and tells how AFL great Andrew McLeod has returned to Darwin at 38 years of age, to go round for his original club Buffaloes in a farewell (?) game.
Simon Black and the things that count
November 19, 2014 by 8 Comments
In writing his book, Old Dog spends some time with Simon Black. The conversation reminds him of an old footy story.
The medal that never was
November 19, 2014 by 10 Comments
Who deserves a premiership medal? In the third part of his Grand Final trilogy, Rick Kane shows how the 2014 Hawthorn squad shines a light on this issue. [You just can’t stop thinking about the 2014 flag can you Trucker Slim? – Ed]
Why Footy is Attractive for a Japanese Bloke
November 18, 2014 by 14 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa strives to explain what he finds attractive and unique about Australian Rules footy.
AFL Fans Association kicked goals despite itself
November 18, 2014 by 13 Comments
Jeff Dowsing gives us a ‘before, during and after’ view of his AFL Fans Association experience and its efforts taking on the AFL. “Not so much playing Goliath versus David as we were David’s kid sister”. Salient points about the growth, maintenance and renewal of any organised movement.
A media release from the Fans’ Association. Your thoughts?
November 16, 2014 by 12 Comments
The AFL Fans Association is keen to have a voice at the (match day) summit which starts tomorrow. Your thoughts? Should they have an invited representative? What’s your view of the AFLFA?
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