The Bulldogs have a history of finding mid-field talent, but what of the talls?
Power without glory
April 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson channeling Frank Hardy insofar as an archetypal innercity footy club is concerned.
AFL Round 5 2014: All Reports
April 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All of the reports for Round 5 in one place.
The Leon Wiegard Scoreboard, circa 1982
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell points us at some more fine Jim Pavlidis work. (Jim has done two Almanac covers – Richo in 2008 and G. Ablett in 2011)
Round 6 Preview – Oh no, no, no and No!
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s tips for those looking to punt on something other than two up this weekend.
VFL – Bendigo Gold
April 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark’s football journey will see him line up for Bendigo Gold on ANZAC Day, and he can’t wait.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 13: The Word, Mates and Country Legends
April 25, 2014 by 13 Comments
This piece was written by Matt Zurbo two years ago about the single best bloke he met through playing footy. Hit by a car training for his 22nd year of Seniors. In loving memory.
Even Carlton Greats
April 25, 2014 by 30 Comments
This is the most important piece Old Dog has ever written for the Footy Almanac. Everybody should read it.
Yin and Yang – We Love Balance
April 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
All is in balance and symmetry in the world of AFL according to a karmic Aussiegus.
VFL Round 5 (1933!) – St Kilda v South Melbourne: The Junction Oval – looking back
April 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Rob Heath returns to the fray with this Round 5 match report – from 1933! St Kilda v South, which gets him thinking about the Junction Oval. [Excellent historical yarn – Ed]
AFL Round 5- Collingwood v North Melbourne: Easter Back at the ‘Bool
April 24, 2014 by 7 Comments
An Easter trip back to his hometown of Warrnambool sees Andrew Starkie reminiscing about past Old Collegian glory whilst watching North Melbourne go down to the Pies at Mac’s Hotel. He still loves home and the smell of the hot cross buns.
Local Ground
April 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell is part of a dob in the park which the kids turn into far more than kick to kick. And a red moon for the walk home. [What Haiku Bob would give for a red moon – Ed]
Re-writing the laws of Maths: The bare-faced cheek and bulldust spin doctoring about names on jumpers
April 23, 2014 by 10 Comments
Maths is an exact science, says Sean Curtain. He’s not fussed either way by player names on the back of jumpers, but doesn’t like being bulldusted to by the AFL.
Mascot Masquerading
April 23, 2014 by 10 Comments
The AFL has become all about process. Even insofar as the employment of club mascots is concerned. This is mind-boggling, and very funny. Ged McMahon is in the running to be the Bombers’ mascot. [Love the encore with your beloved – Ed]
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Five
April 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Earl uses all technology at hand to help predict the final 8.
Footys4all footprint across the world
April 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The children’s sporting foundation Footys4all, which delivers hope and a sporting opportunity to children in need across Australia and around the world, has delivered its 8,000th new ball in only 2 years of operation. Be inspired by some good news stories locally and globally.
Melbourne trades?
April 22, 2014 by 1 Comment
Melbourne traded selection number two (Josh Kelly) to Greater Western Sydney in exchange for selection number nine (Christian Salem) and talented, yet injury prone youngster Dom Tyson. Right decision? Too early to call? Jackson Clark considers the situation.
AFL Fans’ Association Petition
April 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
The AFL Fans’ Association is gaining a lot of traction. They gathered over 900 signatures outside the MCG yesterday as fans (especially Geelong members) were frustrated by the ticketing situation. Check out the petition here.
WAFL Round 5: Not a good Friday for aligned teams
April 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reports on Round 5 of the WAFL.
Surely we have paid for our sins
April 18, 2014 by 16 Comments
The case for; the case against. Tony Robb remembers Good Fridays past and wonders what to do with the day. He concludes that the AFL will probably have a crack at Good Friday footy by giving Collingwood a trial – for 30 years.
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