A bus full of joy tooling down the O-Bahn – that was the scene on the way to Paradise (and beyond) for Dave Brown and son after the SANFL Grand Final.
Bulldogs fans can only dream of ‘tomozz’
September 24, 2014 by 20 Comments
It’s the night before the 2017 Grand Final and The Bulldog Tragician is too excited and nervous to sleep. Buoyed by the 2014 VFL Premiership, Kerrie Soraghan imagines a red, white and blue AFL Grand Final Day three years hence.
Brownlow Fashion 2014
September 23, 2014 by 8 Comments
Bling, beading and everything in between Duchess Danni has Brownlow Fashion 2014 covered.
Everyday Obituaries: Old Mate Allan Way
September 23, 2014 by 13 Comments
Allan Way loved life. This is P. Flynn’s eulogy of a great character.
[Wonderful tribute of a ripper bloke from a dear friend – Ed]
VFL Grand Final: Footscray v Box Hill
September 23, 2014 by 5 Comments
Despite Rod Oaten’s views of the Docklands Stadium, the VFL Grand Final went right down to the wire. Interested to hear his thoughts on the best players on the day and the much anticipated return of Cyril Rioli.
Season Review: Geelong
September 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
An extensive, thorough review of the Cats players from David Fordyce. Interested to hear Cats fans’ thoughts.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v Port Adelaide: The Greatest Win of All
September 23, 2014 by 256 Comments
Longtime Redlegs fan Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood rates Norwood’s triumph in Sunday’s SANFL Grand Final the greatest of all his club’s premierships. Though he admits to missing their 1887, 1888 and 1889 flag wins.
Matt Priddis: Last Man Standing
September 23, 2014 by 15 Comments
Peter Baulderstone pays tribute to the 2014 Brownlow Medallist Matt Priddis. A triumph for footballers over athletes; work rate over talent; durability over the spectacular; and humility over ego and macho.
What’s in a name? Plenty if you barrack for Footscray
September 22, 2014 by 10 Comments
Neil Anderson was there as Footscray won the VFL flag. It’s been a long time coming, but Footscray are again VFL Premiers in 2014.
Almanac International Footy: Finals Fever in Port Moresby
September 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Our man in Moresby, Smokey Raitman, tells the story of the finals series in the Papua New Guinea AFL comp. The local entertainment, fierce rivalries and tribal customs make for a great yarn.
Pharmacy 101
September 21, 2014 by 3 Comments
Phil Hill shares his professional opinion about the use of drugs in sport and the dental needs of Port fans.
The people of Melbourne respond to Justice Middleton’s ruling
September 20, 2014 by 31 Comments
Justice Middleton, now being sought as a BBC dramatist for his ability to give clashing signposts in his narrative, has ruled against James Hird and Essendon.
Here is how Melbourne responded. How did you respond, wherever you may be?
Ruck-a-Muck
September 20, 2014 by 24 Comments
Matt Zurbo on the significance of ruckmen and their influence on games. [Top stuff – Ed]
As featured the the Age sports section today.
Dear Sando: a letter from the Crows’ board
September 19, 2014 by 21 Comments
Dave Brown unearths a letter, written three years ago, from the Board of the Adelaide Football Club to newly-appointed coach Brenton Sanderson.
AFL Season Review – Sainters: What’s the frequency, Lenny?
September 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
Patrick O’Brien brings a revolution to Shoreham Beach and considers the Saints season; a season which makes him think of floods, rainbows, Lenny Hayes, the petulant strops of Supreme Beings, Cormac McCarthy and Will Self, Zac Dawson and our own Saint Yvette. [Classic Almanac stuff – JTH]
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup: Finally, Four
September 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
There’s plenty of ways to turn punters away and off, and the AFL has the knack of discovering them. Earl O’Neill (with a great line about 1977) on his Preliminary Finals plan.
1975 NFL Championship Final – A Dim Recollection
September 18, 2014 by 15 Comments
Swish Schwerdt cannot remember attending the 1975 NFL Championship Final at Football Park between South Australia and Victoria. But he has the evidence to prove he was there.
Sydney v North Melbourne – akin to what cliché for the Roos?
September 18, 2014 by 4 Comments
In looking at North Melbourne’s chances against Sydney, Kangaroos fan Matt Watson draws inspiration from boxer Buster Douglas, singer Kenny Rogers and Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, among others.
Tasmanian State League: only the Grand Final remains
September 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
E.Regnans our man about (many a) town was in Hobart last week and updates us on an exciting and unpredictable finals series in the Tasmanian State League. How are Wynyard going in the North West, Phanto?
Retirement for the Weekend Warrior
Vaughan Menlove shares the difficult decision facing the competitive athlete about when to quit. The heart and mind are willing but the body chooses to differ.