Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
September 29, 2022 by 43 Comments
’84 years on – is history about to repeat itself…?’ by KB Hill
September 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
Last weekend’s OMFNL Grand Final between Wangaratta and Yarrawonga got KB Hill thinking back to when these clubs clashed in the 1938 decider.
The Peerless Joel Selwood
September 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In a tribute to the retiring Joel Selwood, Ian Wilson summarises his accolades, attributes and contributions to the game both on and off the field; and why he is so admired by many, including non-Geelong supporters.
“Sellllllwooooooood!”
September 28, 2022 by 7 Comments
Only a few things would make Dips shed a tear. He can probably count them on one hand, but a moment at the Grand Final touched him.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Epilogue
September 28, 2022 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark completes his epic journey through the 1975 season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues. (Sadly, the end of a wonderful series! – Ed.)
Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Sharks Shattered by the Closing of the Door
September 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett was on hand to see a surprisingly one-sided WAFL preliminary final. This is his report.
Almanac Teams: All Well(man) and Good(es); 44 Obscure (1980- )
September 26, 2022 by 3 Comments
Some interesting names in Rodney Boyd’s second side of Number 44s since 1980, including a recent nomad-cum-AA flag-winner with the Cats, a former politician and a finals debutante.
Balcony Banter: A tale of two Grand Finals
September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In a recent post on the MCC’s Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, Grant Fraser relives two epic Grand Finals involving his beloved Hawks.
Almanac Tip the Top 8 Leaderboard
September 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Here’s the leaderboard for the Tip the Top 8 competition. The count will be completed at lunch today.
Almanac (Grand Final) Footy: The Danger
September 22, 2022 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber helps us get inside the head of his grandson as the Pivotonian No. 35 prepares for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against the Sydney Swans.
Almanac Opinion: The Demonising of Dermie
September 22, 2022 by 4 Comments
Paul Spinks has long taken issue with Dermott Brereton’s criticism of Cats skipper Joel Selwood.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 23
September 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
It is Grand Final day in both the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues. Peter Clark gives us all the details on the finales to the 1975 season.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 10: Woodville
September 19, 2022 by 13 Comments
Here’s the final club of Swish’s SANFL 1971 Mobil Cards series, the Woodville Woodpeckers (as they were). Blight, Holland, Huppatz, Simunsen – what stars they all were!
Almanac Teams: A 44-gallon drum of talent; Best of 44 (1980- )
September 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
Just when you thought things were in dire straits for Rodney Boyd, the best of Number 44 shows that some high digit jumpers are bastions of skill and tenacity.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Fabulous team in a fabulous Preliminary Final in a fabulous season
September 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke enjoyed Season 2022, and appreciated the Preliminary Final against the Swans. One thing is for certain, he loves his footy club. [Thanks for another year of description, analysis and enthusiasm – Eds]
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Magpies and blood
September 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
A magpie drew Cobba’s blood last Sunday afternoon but his Bloods turned the tables at the SCG last night.
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: What a ride…
September 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
It hurt; it will continue to hurt for a while. But Nicole Kelly sees so much to admire and appreciate about Collingwood’s 2022 season. And the signs are good that her son will carry on the cause into the coming decades.
Takeaways from this footy season
September 18, 2022 by 8 Comments
Old Dog with some thoughts about footy, and life. Observations and suggestions. And a few musts. [With a couple of ripper photos – Ed]
Almanac Women’s Footy: A League of Their Own
September 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Matt Harvey has some thoughts on the creation and evolution of AFLW.
Almanac Footy: A Process of Elimination
September 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Matt Harvey uses a circuitous logic to explain which team(s) he supports during the finals after his preferred Carlton missed the cut.
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