Jackson Clark previews the NTFL grand final – which promises to be one of the best ever – between St Marys and Wanderers.
If you want footy, you’ve got it
March 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson welcomes Round 1. We didn’t choose footy, it chose us.
Danielle Ponter
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Is Danielle Ponter the biggest star in NT sport? Jackson Clark had the chance to speak with the multi-talented all-rounder.
For better or verse – Uni Blacks sign Nick Gill
March 13, 2014 by 36 Comments
Tom Martin tells the tale of how Uni Blacks used poetry to help snag ex Crows player Nick Gill. Could a couple of sonnets have saved the Swans a few mill on Buddy?
Gigs’ Ladder Comp
March 12, 2014 by 2 Comments
Another Ladder comp from Gigs. You tip all 18. Not to be confused with the Almanac Tip the Top 8. [Do you think there’s enough comp-opportunity on this site at the moment? Ed]
Goal of the year
March 12, 2014 by 17 Comments
A lovely tale about the birth of a sporting highlight
Impermanence: On Dean Bailey’s passing
March 12, 2014 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone was shocked by the largely unexpected and sudden death of Dean Bailey. This is not so much an obituary (I knew only the general details of his career), as a reflection on what his purposeful life and sudden passing says for all of us.
Memories of Footy
March 11, 2014 by 8 Comments
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.
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