Sal Ciardulli wants the Bombers punished for their hubris (and for Malthouse to stop commenting and get on with fixing the Blues).
Coburg: An oval for old men
Matt Watson joins Coburg for their final game of the season. A familiar story to all that have played (and wish they still were).
Dog Day Afternoon
Dips thought things couldn’t get any worse, and then…
Other examples of bringing the game into disrepute, sadly overlooked and ignored by the AFL
Sean Curtain has compiled a list of past events that have brought the game into disrepute and implores the AFL to investigate them Cold Case style.
Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts
Peter B has reseolved to avoid the ceaseless speculation about which of the 10,000 legal, evidentiary, political and commercial permutations will befall Essendon FC and AFL Inc. (Well said, PB – Ed.)
Wanted: Grand Final scoreboard photos
Scoreboard Pressure, the Les Everett-Vin Maskell website all about scoreboards, is planning its third annual Grand Finals feature. They are calling for photos of scoreboards at local Grand Finals over the next fortnight.
Two million hits for the Footy Almanac
Long-time friend of the Almanac, Peter Flynn, recorded the 2 millionth visit to www.footyalmanac.com.au at 11.50am.
A moment of clarity
Matt Quartermaine found Channel 7’s insightful panel show so fascinating last night that he is sharing a transcript of the program to enlighten readers, especially beleaguered Bombers supporters.
Rising Reporter: Goddard!
Leigh Sullivan remembers the 2010 Grand Final, when he was in Grade 2.
Theatregoers prefer blondes? A sunny Sunday afternoon at the footy
Taking refuge in the company of an Eagles supporter? It can happen, as this story from Steve Alomes attests.
On country football (and listening to the Tiges on the long drive home)
Increasingly vocal Tigers fan Paul Daffey recommends this piece by fellow Tiger Dugald Jellie.
AFL Round 20 – Review: The Wrap
The Wrap offers some sage advice to those in charge at Windy Hill (well, those still standing) as the AFL’s decision looms large.
WAFL – Round 21: Mat seals the deal for East Perth
EAST PERTH’S Mathew Seal has always like kicking goals and at Leederville on Saturday he had a PB – seven – after the Royals lost the competition’s leading goal scorer Josh Smith to injury early in the game.
VAFA B Section – Parkdale v Fitzroy: Maintain Your B Grade.
Phil Hill looks over Fitzroy’s season in B Section and their win against the Vultures.
Blokes Who Grew Up On Dairy Farms Team Of The Century
A couple of months ago John Harms attended a gala dinner and was part of an historic moment: the naming of the provisional team of footballers who grew up (or now live) on dairy farms. Now the team is being refined, so add your further nominations here.
A place for the pre-season cup
The pre-season cup should be contested by the top six clubs from the previous season, says Miles Wilks.
Not your problem
Mick Parkes has a few questions for those enjoying Essendon’s fall from grace.
It’s full time (in the football stadium of my heart)
Rick N’s interest in footy is waning, and it’s not just because of the fortunes of his Blues.
Saints walk off at Maryborough in 1993 sensation
Richard Jones re-visits an infamous incident in Bendigo football when Kennington walked off.
The 2002 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Nine Preview
Goldarn it, Earl O’Neill can be a prescient swine sometimes. Eleven years ago he tried to drop the boom on Essendon but Zeus couldn’t handle the truth. Now it can be told again…











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