This is a seriously thoughtful piece about footy. [This requires careful reading: in the section which may appear offensive, please do not mistake the voice of the crowd for the position of the author. Ed.]
Is fantasy footy taking over the football universe as we know it?
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems fantasy footy is getting bigger. Check out this site – one of many to be ticking along.
Canberra Cats program for Season 2014
March 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Cats fans (and others) in Canberra may like to join this fanatical bunch. [Always a good day with these Catters – JTH]
Crio’s Q?
March 10, 2014 by 16 Comments
Crio sets the Almanacker community another challenge. Who will be a soothsayer? [Great question, Crio. Interested in the response – Ed]
NTFL Preliminary Final Wrap-up
March 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Wanderers are into the premiership decider after a convincing win over Waratah in Saturday’s preliminary final. Jackson Clark has the details of a frenetic game.
It’s ugly, it’s crap and I blame the coaches
March 8, 2014 by 14 Comments
Tony Robb slags all the tactical, defensive crap in modern footy that puts a premium on athleticism over skill. (An early call for post of the year – Ed.)
Seven Sleeps to go
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is back and he’s got all the bases covered. A quick nod to Boof and the boys; then its off to Flemington to collect your quaddie winnings; all up Sal’s scientific AFL flag prognostications.
NTFL Preliminary Final Preview
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Who will line up against the all-conquering St Marys in next week’s Northern Territory grand final? Jackson Clark previews the preliminary final clash between Waratah and Wanderers.
Shelf life
March 6, 2014 by 10 Comments
“I’m going to need my Geoff Blethyn T-shirt.” Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get through life’s banalities.
What the AFL Needs – A CEO for the ‘Brave New World’ of 21C Sport
March 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes with some wise words for the AFL Commission
Moving to Melbourne
March 6, 2014 by 20 Comments
Josh Barnstable has moved to the big smoke. You can take the boy out of the bush, but you can’t take the footy out of the boy.
Exile on Adelaide Oval: Stone[s] the Crows
March 4, 2014 by 40 Comments
Growing up in a dusty town, The Rolling Stones were the band. So Mickey Randall had to see them in 1995 when they played at Footy Park. Now they’re playing at Adelaide Oval during Round 1, and it’s got him looking back, in a true Aussie yarn.
The Last Word on Andrew Demetriou
March 4, 2014 by 3 Comments
Steve Alomes has sent us an extract, analysing the approach of Andrew Demetriou, from his recent book.
Farewell Andy D
March 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone channels Aunty Jack to farewell the Great Helmsman. Please add your own tribute.
NTFL – Finals Week 2: Wrap Up
March 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark reports on the two NTFL semi finals and suggests the Grand Final is likely to be an absolute beauty in two weeks time, assuming the Eagles get through the prelim to play St Mary’s again.
Poetry: Sulphur Creek
March 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Ian Bland brings tears to grown men’s eyes with this epic poem about the Grand Final at Sulphur Creek.
Earlier…
March 1, 2014 by 4 Comments
Old Dog and friend are having a kick at Princes Park as the northerly picks up.
In Praise of the Polo (Shirt that is)
March 1, 2014 by 9 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt has a wardrobe full of hardly worn polo shirts. Can the Adelaide Crows latest membership offer add to the moth sustenance?
Was the Dogs’ 97 PF loss the ‘butterfly effect’ in the 09 failure?
February 28, 2014 by 10 Comments
Look away now if you are a Bulldogs supporter. Kerrie Soraghan revisits the 97 and 09 preliminary finals at length. To be fair, this is an attempt at exorcism more than self flagellation.
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