With the 2023 Grand Final rematch coming up at the Gabba tonight, we reprise Shane Reid’s coverage of that epic September clash.
It was not quite the outcome Shane Reid was expecting as Brisbane fell four points short of a premiership.
Round 3 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when?
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Round 3 has quickly made its way around – find out who, where, and when your team is playing this round.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Brisbane)
March 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Second cab off the rank for Rodney Boyd’s footy-related teams in 2024 is Brisbane. What do you think of his sides based on players who arrived at or departed from the Bears/Lions over the past decades?
Almanac Life: My Football Team
March 25, 2024 by 14 Comments
Glenn Butcher makes his Almanac debut with a confession and, in doing so, captures the hope and fear of total love for his footy team.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 2 Review / Round 3 Preview – ‘Back to work?’
March 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Zip three not the start Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 and his supporters were expecting at this time of the season but they remain positive and focus on this week’s game against Brisbane.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: sliver of light
March 19, 2024 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob is back for the footy season! His first offering reflects upon that sliver of light of hope as defeat bears down on his team.
Round 2 – AFL 2024 Footy Fixture: Who, Where, and When?
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Some interesting results in the opening rounds of AFL season 2024. Check out who, where and when your team is playing in Round 2.
Almanac Footy: The Federation Cup: Collingwood v Carlton.
March 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
Callum Quirk recalls the time in 2001 when he was a poster boy for a TAC campaign, their sponsorship of the Collingwood FC, and tossing the coin before the bounce of the ball at the Federation Cup game between Collingwood and Carlton.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Adelaide)
March 18, 2024 by 2 Comments
Footy’s back for 2024 and so are Rodney Boyd’s footy-related teams. This time he is basing them around the theme of ‘Arrivals and Departures’; players who either came to the club after a stint elsewhere or flew the nest to find a new home. First up are the Adelaide Crows.
Round 1: Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers scorch Hawks’ feathers!
March 17, 2024 by 4 Comments
Col had a great time catching up with family and friends at the MCG to watch the Bombers come out with a convincing win over their traditional rival, the Hawks.
Almanac Footy: Sydney Swans – The Black Knight of the AFL
March 17, 2024 by 4 Comments
The Sydney Swans have been an extremely successful club at making the AFL finals over the past thirty odd years, being equal second with Geelong (22) to the Eagles (24). Ian Wilson analyses why the Swans have been so successful over this period of time.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview: Back to work?
March 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the start to the season Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 was expecting with their second straight defeat. He looks positively towards their Round 2 match against the Saints.
Sal’s Preview: Round 1 – It’s Victoria’s turn, and racing tips for Caulfield and Rosehill
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and selections for the Round 1 footy, and his tips for the racing at Caulfield and Rosehill.
Almanac Footy: NSW Aust Football History Society presents: Kevin Sheedy in Conversation with Richard Colless
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The NSW Australian Football History Society invites you to an event with their patron Richard Colless in conversation with Kevin Sherry prior to the Sydney v Essendon clash on 23 March 2024.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Opening Round Review/ Round 1 Preview – ‘Own the moment’
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the start to the season that Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and true believers were expecting after Collingwood’s loss to GWS. Cam also previews the Pies’ match against the Swans.
Almanac Travel: Old Dog returns to the town of his first senior flag, Lilydale in Tasmania.
March 12, 2024 by 3 Comments
The Old Dog takes the family to one of his former stomping grounds and catches up with some old footy mates in Lilydale, Tasmania.
Opening Round – GWS v Collingwood: Up and … chipping?
March 11, 2024 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo reviews the GWS v Collingwood game. One thing that struck while watching the match was more chipping occurred in the game than in the whole Tasmanian timber industry!
Almanac Footy: The AFL’s Ginger Wildcats
March 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ginger cats in Ian Wilson’s family reminded him of some AFL ginger headed players as he explains.
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