It’s tough being a St Kilda supporter at the moment laments Ian Wilson after the Saints debacle against the Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Footy Language: One cliché at a time
April 19, 2024 by 9 Comments
The commentators love ’em; we’re somewhat less enthusiastic! Andy Thurlow and Co offer a collection of footy clichés as well as a (belated) introduction to 70s SANFL player Larry Krieg. (This is a slightly abridged version of the original offering posted on the site yesterday. After watching last night’s Doggies v Saints game, and taking on board comments from Swish and Smokie, Andy Thurlow re-submitted this version this morning. – Ed.)
‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 1)…’ by KB Hill
April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill begins a two-part series on players who cracked the ‘big time’ in their journey from Wangaratta Rovers to the VFL/AFL.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 6 Preview
April 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 previews the upcoming Round 6 match against Port Adelaide.
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing in Round 6 AFL 2024.
Revelling in the Riverina: Prologue
April 16, 2024 by 10 Comments
Climb into Peter Clark’s muscle car, RIV-REV, and buckle-up every Wednesday on the Footy Almanac throughout the 2024 footy season for some ‘REVELLING in the Riverina’. Peter introduces the series with his prologue of what is to come.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Collingwood)
April 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
They are arguably the biggest club in all the land, and have had their fair share of comings and goings. Rodney Boyd’s Arrivals and Departures side this week concerns Collingwood.
Round 5 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Bulldogs’ growl bombs out!
April 13, 2024 by 4 Comments
It was bombs away as Essendon snuffed out the Bulldogs’ growl in the Bombers great Round 5 win reports Col Ritchie.
Almanac (Local) Footy: The Perfect Groundhog Day
April 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
The commencement of the local footy season is upon us again. From his Fearon Reserve vantage point, Smokie ponders this – and Groundhog Day.
‘Shagga’ cracks the ton… by KB Hill
April 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with Will Nolan who recently joined the 100-game club for the Wangaratta Rovers.
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 5 of the AFL footy season.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Belated birthday, pastitsio for dinner and game Hawks
April 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
The last few minutes of the Pies v Hawks game had everyone on tenterhooks at the Kane household as family and friends celebrated a belated birthday, ate pastitio, and watched the match on TV.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 4 Review
April 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Two wins in a row eases the pressure on the Pies as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the win against Hawthorn in the Gather Round.
Almanac (Interstate) Footy: The return of The Big V versus The Croweaters
April 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson thinks back to the days of interstate clashes between the Big V and the Croweaters ahead of this Saturday’s traditional interstate match at Glenelg.
Almanac Footy: C’mon the Darwin Dingoes or the Canberra Capitals? – Who will be the AFL’s 20th team?
April 2, 2024 by 3 Comments
Professor Tim Harcourt looks at and considers all the possible options for a new team to be selected by the AFL to become the 20th team in the competition.
Round 4 (Gather Round) – AFL 2024 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
April 2, 2024 by 3 Comments
It’s Round 4, the Gather Round, of the AFL season so checkout who, where, and when your team is playing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 3 Review / Round 4 Preview
April 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
There is a spring in the step of Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and true believers with a strong win over the Lions as Cam looks forward to the Gather Round against Hawthorn.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Carlton)
April 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd’s latest ‘Arrivals and Departures’ sides are made up of those who either packed their bag(ger)s at Prinny Park for greener pastures or joined the crew after starting out elsewhere.
Almanac Footy: The VFL/AFL’s Blunt Team
April 1, 2024 by 18 Comments
Brad Scott’s comment about the ‘Essendon Edge’ had Ian Wilson thinking back to a time when players didn’t need an edge, they were blunt, as he explains.
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