Former Hawk Mitch Thorp – taken between Boak and Selwood in the 2006 draft – could make an immediate impact next year if he finds a new home in this year’s draft, writes Jackson Clark.
Dave Warner’s 2013 Season
September 30, 2013 by 7 Comments
Dave Warner’s take on the 2013 AFL Season. (This was read to much laughter and great applause at Friday’s Almanac lunch.)
SANFL – Preliminary Final: The Blockbuster awaits
September 30, 2013 by 16 Comments
North Adelaide lost their last five minor round games but burst back from the elimination final to set up a Blockbuster Grand Final next week against the Redlegs. Rulebook Ashwood reports.
The State Of Play
September 28, 2013 by 6 Comments
Earl O’Neil reckons he’s a footy traditionalist and the Rules Committee should take a cold shower. But he’s missing the Grand Final to take a motor bike ride with Perky Girl?? Lucky for some.
Urgent Request to pick a Fremantle fan’s brain. Team flag image needed.
September 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
This is not a trick question. Peter Schumacher urgently needs an image of the Dockers team flag. He refuses to say if he plans to wave it or burn it.
10 Ways to Deal with Losing the Big One
September 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
Our Tibetan correspondent Rinpoche Jeff Dowsing provides sage consolation about impermanence to fans of tomorrow’s losing team. He also advocates wearing brown trousers and drinking yourself into a stupor. But then again he is a Collingwood man. Read on for all sorts of unexpected enlightenment.
Almanac Art (pen and ink): Free Footies
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Kate Birrell takes 3 boys on a footy odyssey to Fed Square, where they learn the value of patience, honesty and the Fremantle team song. Will her sacrifice be rewarded with a Hawks victory tomorrow?
The Big Dance
September 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Tom Greenaway reminisces about the Grand Finals that have shaped his life. Unrequited love? Then again he is a Saints man.
Crowley the key to Dockers’ chances
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Ryan Crowley is loved by his mother, his team mates, Dockers fans and Jackson Clark. Our man in the Deep North tells us why Crowley’s stopping job on Sam Mitchell will be a key to the result.
Grand Final Flashback: 2003
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
To this day, September 27, 2003, remains in Beth Newman’s top three life highlights.
The Non-Aligned Supporter
September 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
The non-aligned supporter is a ghastly beast. The AFL Grand Final attracts them, but they can also be found at barbecues and pubs on the day. Andrew Fithall hates them, possibly because he is one of them.
Fremantle Dockers help Africa rebuild
September 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
While AFL fans across the country have been made aware of the Dockers’ skill on the oval, few of them would be aware of the club’s association with Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, writes Tim Harcourt.
Father’s Day at the Hampden Football League Grand Final
September 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
Glen Potter was given a hand-made gift voucher for father’s day, offering the bearer a day out to any country footy league grand final. He and his 10-year-old son chose the Hampden league. All aboard!
A grand final is a strange beast
September 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
A grand final – any grand final – is a momentous occasion, as the St.Kilda City Under 11 Red players and parents would discover. (A piece that will resonate with all those with a connection to junior footy – Ed.)
Gary, it’s not that simple
September 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
Gary Ablett said his dad was better. End of story. Or is it?
Coaches – Unlocking/Suppressing Potential
September 24, 2013 by 8 Comments
The improved performance of Fremantle and Port Adelaide since the changeover of coaches begs a few questions. Does anybody have the answers?
SANFL finals – Norwood through to the GF
September 24, 2013 by 31 Comments
Rulebook Ashwood’s take on the SANFL finals.
Learnings from Legends with Sean Gorman
September 23, 2013 by 7 Comments
Join Sean Gorman, author of Brotherboys and Legends: The AFL Indigenous Team of the Century, in the Territory for an entertaining discussion on indigenous legends and reflections on transitioning in and out of the AFL.
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