Joe Sexton presents his thoughts of Carlton’s finals performances in his triptych about the efforts of the pioneering Blues as he explains.
Darcy Moore
October 2, 2023 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone has a chance meeting with a Collingwood angel.
Almanac Lunches: Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch Review
October 1, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was another classic Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch full of stories old and new, good humour and laughter, and camaraderie that celebrates all that is the Almanac family.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Grand Final Review – Pies Premiers!
October 1, 2023 by 3 Comments
Collingwood deservedly wins the 2023 AFL Grand Final as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life celebrate the wonderful achievement.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood v Brisbane – Love, Hate, Advantages
October 1, 2023 by 6 Comments
Old Dog hits suburbia for his annual Australia-wide, roaming Grand Final pieces. And this game was a corker!
2023 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 29, 2023 by 9 Comments
Haiku Bob is back with his annual Grand Final haiku challenge! Join the competition as the Grand Final evolves on Saturday afternoon.
Almanac Footy: Finals Diary Chapter 7 – Sing the song, buy the t-shirt, Go Lions!
September 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Excitement is building with the AFL 2023 Grand Final only a day away. Late Saturday afternoon it will be either Brisbane or Collingwood fans celebrating a premiership win. Brisbane supporter Shane Reid continues his diary of footy finals thoughts and is hopeful of a Brisbane victory.
‘Old Pigeon rues those painful Grand Final losses…’ by KB Hill
September 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Yarrawonga Pigeon’s legend John White. They mulled over a couple of hotly contested O & M League Grand Finals from back in the day.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Wrap Up
September 27, 2023 by 9 Comments
What a incredible journey Peter Clark has taken us on ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ over twenty two episodes. In this, his final episode, Peter revisits some of the many highlights along the way. [Congratulations Peter, what a magnificent achievement – you certainly have enlightened readers about the history of the mighty river, and of course the footy played along the way. -Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on the Brownlow
September 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Muse has some thoughts about the Brownlow Medal and the pile-on that followed Lachie Neale’s win.
Almanac (Footy) Music: Collingwood 2023 meets “60 songs that made the 90s”
September 26, 2023 by 9 Comments
Don’t really know this 2023 Collingwood side? E.regnans gives us this guide – each player as a song from the 90s.
Almanac Teams: Players whose last game was in a Grand Final
September 25, 2023 by 5 Comments
You want more finals-themed teams? Well you’ve come to the right place. Rodney Boyd’s sides this week contain those who didn’t play a game after claiming a flag or those who fell short in a grand final.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Preliminary Final Review / Grand Final Preview
September 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life tells how Collingwood made it to the Grand Final and previews the match against Brisbane that determines this year’s premiership.
Almanac Footy (Life Sentences): Preliminaries be Damned!
September 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Most of the time we manage to get on with life after a significant letdown. But sometimes it’s a life sentence!
Almanac Footy: The Journey
September 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It has been a long journey in the wilderness for Carlton supporters over many years suffering a lack of success at the top level. But many fans, like Shane Thomas, are excited by the Blues’ performances this season and the prospect of the ultimate prize just two steps away.
Recent Comments