Tiger fan Ian Lewis harks back to the day in 1989 when he and his fellow Richmond supporters barracked against their own player as Gary Ablett Snr threatened to kick 20 goals against the hapless Richmond.
Balcony Banter: AFLW Makes History at The MCG
April 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member and Saints supporter Kim Brewer, recounts the moment of how excited her daughter (a Dees fan) was when she found out she was going to the MCG to see the women’s game between the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons
Balcony Banter: Farewell to the King
April 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Sam Thomson, reflects on the mixed emotions he’s confronted with to attend an athlete he idolized so much, and one of the best cricketers Australia has ever produced, at his memorial service at the MCG
Almanac Footy: First Game
April 6, 2022 by 9 Comments
Taking his boys, Angus and Jim, to their first North Melbourne game, Matt Watson also reflects on the time his dad took him to his first match.
Round 4 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, when, and where?
April 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Check out where, when, and who your team is playing in Round 4.
Round 3 – There once was a kick after the siren
April 5, 2022 by 4 Comments
Troy Brunel-O’Peerents reviews the Round 3 matches in verse.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 3 Review, Round 4 Preview
April 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
Third time was not the charm for Cam Hooke’s Pies as they gave up a big lead to a rampaging Geelong celebrating their skipper’s milestone. What went right/wrong and how will they fare against West Coast next week?
Almanac Teams: Thirty-two, buckle my shoe (1980- )
April 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
Number 32 is definitely a midfielder’s playground and bats surprisingly deep in talent for a high number – Rodney Boyd explains his selections.
Round 3 – Melbourne v Essendon: Promising signs for the Dons
April 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
It was not quite the boilover Col was hoping for but the Bombers were not disgraced in their loss against the Dees.
Almanac Footy: The day 1000 goals needed no security
April 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
IT was as if nobody really noticed when Doug Wade became the first of the modern-day goalkickers to reach four figures, writes RON REED
Round 2 – Haiku Bob: armchair ride
April 1, 2022 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob reflects on some special moments from Round 2.
Almanac Footy: Season 40 for the Old Dog!
April 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Not too many footballers can say they are pulling the guernsey on for season 40, the Old Dog can! [Congratulations and well done Old Dog, you’re an inspiration to us all!]
Round 2 – Richmond v GWS: Life in the Box
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Matt Harvey had a wonderful day at the ‘G in a corporate box watching the Tigers defeat the Giants.
Almanac Book Review – ‘The Boy from Birdum’: Bill Dempsey’s magnificent story of humility
March 31, 2022 by 3 Comments
He may not be well known outside Western Australia or the Northern Territory but Bill Dempsey was a prominent Indigenous footballer in the 1960s and a strong contributor to Indigenous affairs after he retired from the game. Dennis Gedling reviews Dempsey’s story, ‘The Boy from Birdum’.
Round 3 – Preview: Essendon v Melbourne – A boilover?
March 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Pards is still confident tipping the Bombers, perhaps this is the round of the boilover!
Round 2 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society match report
March 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents the match report on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society of Collingwood’s convincing win over Adelaide.
Wantok Almanac: PNG Footy and the Zimmie, Ace & Thyra show
March 29, 2022 by 7 Comments
Jarrod Landells and David Bridie’s Wantok Almanac highlight the love of footy in all its codes in found in PNG, with focus on some names of the future.
Almanac Footy: 1000 x Buddy and Old Dog saw it all
March 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Old Dog was among the many thousands at the SCG in a night to remember as Buddy Franklin kicked goal number 1000 of his illustrious career.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review, Round 3 Preview
March 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Two from two, but Cam Hooke isn’t interested in talking about lids yet at Collingwood – he looks over the win against the Crows and upcoming game with Geelong.
AFLFA releases a new magazine
March 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The AFLFA introduces its new magazine for fans.
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