Jackson Clark nominates the modern AFL rivalries that add an extra spice when these teams line up against one another.
A Footy Addict’s Top 20
Jackson Clark picks his 20 best players in the AFL (with a weighting on this season’s performances).
The Fifth International Cup of Australian Football – at a footy ground near you this August….and you don’t need a barcode to go…
Stephen Alomes with the lowdown on this year’s International Cup
Toby Greene one of the AFL’s most overrated
If GWS underestimated Anthony Miles before gifting him to Richmond, Jackson Clark reckons they have overrated the skills and talents of Toby Greene.
Young Miles one of the recruits of the season
Tiger, Tiger burning bright. Jackson Clark tells us the history of Richmond’s star recruit Anthony Miles, who was discarded by Greater Western Sydney.
Adelaide Uni Greys Melbourne Lunch: Meeting Rulebook
Luke Reynolds attends an Adelaide Uni Greys lunch to meet the great man. Not Bob Neil – but his acolyte ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood.
Peerless Pebbles: A Tribute to Ryan O’Keefe
Joe Moore pays homage to Ryan O’Keefe a footballer universally admired for his skill, toughness and fairness. Joe reckons he’s the heart of the modern Bloods. Add your own tribute.
Round 20 Preview – Take a whiff of this!
The top four looks increasingly settled so the logjam for positions 5-8 will be the main focus for Round 20… speaking of focus, what is going on with the Match Review Panellists implementing the system?
Hopeless on the punt – part 2
Ever heard the phrase ‘scared money’? Matt Watson has been stringing out a small stake all season. It’s death or glory this weekend. Tips please.
Carnival of Footy
Kate Birrell shares a luxuriant spread of food, art and junior footy lightning carnival. A gourmet spread with something for everyone – dieters best avoid. Check out the Almanac Art link and contact us if you would like a Kate painting gracing your walls.
South African Lions in International Cup Buildup in Jamestown
Last week the South African Lions AFL team came to Jamestown in the mid-north of South Australia, to begin their preparation for the International Cup in Melbourne this week. James Lang tells how they inspired the community, and the community inspired them.
Career not yet over for O’Keefe
Is Ryan O’Keefe’s senior career over? Jackson Clark thinks not.
Footy Commentary – The gift that keeps on giving (or: Intellectual Wilderness, ho!).
Steve Baker has learnt plenty from our current crop of broadcasters…. at least 11 things.
Close the Etihad Stadium roof
Just close the roof, says Jackson Clark, it’s a no-brainer
MRP – bureaucracy at its finest?
Career bureaucrat (that’s a compliment in case you were unsure) Dave Brown suggests that with a little bit of tweaking, the MRP system has still got some legs. What do you think?
VAFA – B Section: Fitzroy v St Kevins
Our man in maroon, Phil Hill, reports on the Royboys game against St Kevins on the weekend. Injuries have cruelled this season, but they will be going forward in the future.
The Bananarama Brownlow: It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it. Keeping the Fairest in the B&F.
The perennial debate about eligibility for the Brownlow medal is gathering momentum, as Gary Ablett’s injury meets Nate Fyfe’s stellar form. The ghosts of McKernan and Grant are being revived and pundits are bellowing out the for-and-against arguments.
Big Nick’s blazer
Matt Watson tells a yarn about a kid who stole Big Nick’s blazer, and wonders about the reasons behind the theft and return of other important footy memorabilia.
South African Lions Heading to Jamestown
James Lang previews the arrival of the South African team for the International Rules tournament culminating at the MCG on 23 August. They start at Jamestown in the Mid North of South Australia to see how the locals do it. (Updated with link to Mike Sexton’s ABC story and pix – Ed).











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