Kate sketches out the dawning of a new season as only she can.
Fantasy Football – Footy Almanac Groups
March 26, 2014 by 5 Comments
JTH hates fantasy football. But for those whose weekends are lit up by 20 metre kicks back to outside midfielders we have great news! We have started Footy Almanac groups. Unlimited spots and prizes for the winning coaches (assuming I can talk Harmsy into it)
Footy With the Sound Turned Down
March 26, 2014 by 26 Comments
It’s time for the AFL to stop building its empire and to return a bit of soul to the game, writes Andrew Starkie.
MYM State of Origin champs tell all interview
March 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Weeks after the State of Origin Victory (GO THE VICS!) Dani Eid finally caught up with Coach Wags and MYM superstars Pierre Haddad and Joe Gitani to ask the hard hitting questions.
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round One
March 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neil reckons Kevin Rudd was PM when Round 1 started. The Saints Demons clash was as exciting as Big Kev’s speeches, and Bomber Thompson’s press conferences about as reliable.
What becomes of the broken hearted?
March 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
What will be the fate of those Hawks supporters with the number 23? Will there be a Buddy-related collapse in the economy? Will the new holder Tim O’Brien pull out all the stops to heroically rescue #23 from an exodus of kids turning to Cyril instead? Mick Gwyther is asking the tough questions.
There Goes The Charabanc – The CDFC Bulldogs Supporters Bus (1970-1976)
March 25, 2014 by 10 Comments
Part travelogue, part snapshot in time: take the trip with Swish Schwerdt on the supporter bus as he travels around the SANFL as a keen teen. Bound to strike a nostalgic chord even with those who were nowhere near.
What will they find in David Parkin’s brain?
March 25, 2014 by 5 Comments
The one-time state coroner of Queensland was a large man who wore a Tyrolean hat. He drank at the RE at Toowong. Were he let loose on D. Parkin, what would he have found.
Meeting Luke Hodge at East Coburg Cricket Club
March 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
Jackson Kane (Geelong fan) went to see Luke Hodge, with his Dad Rick (Hawthorn fan) and they were mightily impressed. Here’s Jackson’s story.
Murphy the star player but even better bloke
March 24, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark pays a tribute to Robbie Murphy’s 250th game. Murphy’s class, humility and insights make him loved and respected by everyone in footy.
I am sure you have!
March 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Inspired by Glen’s supporter stereotype article, Mick Parkes recalls a less-than-pleasant outing to Victoria Park back in the day.
Nick Riewoldt – A Champion of the Game
March 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
Riewoldt will go down in history as a true champion of the game. Jackson Clark looks at some of the reasons why and defies the doubters.
Supporter stereotypes
March 23, 2014 by 14 Comments
We all know Collingwood supporters are criminals, but what other supporter stereotypes are out there? Glen needs your help.
Football linkages
March 22, 2014 by 8 Comments
Matt Watson remembers the VFL’s first night game in 1985. His brother ‘starred’ in the Little League and the love of the Kangaroos has extended across the generations.
Lament for supporters lost
March 22, 2014 by 9 Comments
An exquisite vignette from Nick Gibson remembering the footy with his grandfather 30 years ago at Waverley.
Going West
March 22, 2014 by 17 Comments
JohFloh (surely not a Bjelke-Petersen?) has had enough. This lifelong Bomber is sick of the hypocrisy and hubris, and is trading up to a lifetime of honest working man’s footy following the Western Bulldogs.
New look WAFL in 2014
March 22, 2014 by 3 Comments
Les Everett previews the WAFL season that starts today. AFL club alignment means its now the East Perth Eagles and the Peel Dockers. Both are tipped for successful seasons.
Rivalry (to the tune of ‘Yesterday’)
March 21, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dave Goodwin suggests his Hawks have plenty of payback waiting for the Swans and Buddy (who’s he? – Ed)
Season In The Abyss – Part Deux
March 21, 2014 by 6 Comments
Steve Baker announces “and the winner is….not Sid-a-nee”. On Tanya Hird’s advice the Bombers aren’t getting a cent of Steve’s hard-earned. Bulldogs and Storm fans rejoice.
The old South Purrumbete ground
March 20, 2014 by 13 Comments
Almanackers Luke Reynolds and Andrew Fithall take us back to the old South Purrumbete footy ground, in south-west Victoria. Long grass, abandoned changerooms, an impromptu trotting track.
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