Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 8 loss to Richmond and previews their forthcoming Round 9 match against the Bulldogs.
Round 8 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers make the Wright statement
May 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
It was a great win against the odds for the Bombers in their Round 8 match against the Hawks made even more memorable considering five late withdrawals from the side.
Almanac Teams: Ask for more, 34 (1980- )
May 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
Here’s the double up for Number 34s from Rodney Boyd, packed with some interesting names and stories from their time in the VFL/AFL and beyond.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: If you don’t mind umpire!
May 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
After a few days eating and drinking his way around the wine regions of South Australia, Sal Ciardulli is back on board and previews the AFL Round 8 of matches.
Almanac History: Two football anniversaries – Pompey and the Socceroos
May 5, 2022 by 3 Comments
Historian Roy Hay reminds readers of two significant football anniversaries coming up this year featuring Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin, and Australia’s first international soccer match.
‘Magpie Daine joins 300-game club…’ by KB Hill
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill chats with Daine Porter who has achieved the 300-game milestone in the Ovens and Murray League.
Round 8 – Pards’ Preview: Essendon v Hawthorn
May 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
Michael “Pards” Pardy gives his insights on the upcoming fixture between Essendon and Hawthorn and the history between the two.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 3
May 4, 2022 by 7 Comments
More reliving the 1975 footy season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues as Peter Clark presents Episode 3 of his series ‘A Season in the Country’.
Sports obsession with perfection is making it more imperfect.
May 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
The use, and reliance on technology by referees and umpires to determine if a decision made is the correct one is wearing a bit thin for supporters suggests Vaughan Menlove.
Almanac WAFL: Sharks at home in the bush
May 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Les Everett presents his weekly wrap up of the last round of WAFL matches.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture: who, where, and when?
May 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who, where, and when your team is playing for Round 8 of season 2022.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents a review of the Round 7 match against Gold Coast and previews the Round 8 match against Richmond.
Almanac Teams: A Hogg and three ‘hams; the Best of 34 (1980- )
May 2, 2022 by 7 Comments
Surprisingly the numbers continue to produce some quality sides for Rodney Boyd as his latest foray into Number 34 shows – they might need some luck down back with the high ball though…
Round 7 – St Kilda v Port Adelaide: Rozee outlook in the midfield
May 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide steal a win against St Kilda as the Saints are left lamenting their poor kicking for goal. A happy Nick Kossatch presents his report of the match.
Round 7 – Sal’s Preview: It’s Only Ruck N Roll
April 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 7 looks to be a cracking round of matches with many teams desperate for a win to stay in the race for the finals. Sal has selected his tips for this week.
Almanac Footy: James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen – A profile by Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood
April 29, 2022 by 27 Comments
Here is the latest profile from Rulebook featuring former Richmond and Adelaide Crows player, James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen.
Round 6 – There was an old coach named Ken
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Round 6 review of matches is presented in limerick form by the very clever Troy BOP.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 6 – Stand! Yes, Stand! Whilst watching footy, I’ve heard it more than at an REM concert.
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 presents his thoughts about the results of the Round 6 matches.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 2
April 27, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark continues his wonderful footy series ‘A Season in the Country – 1975 Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ with Episode 2 this week which includes a profile of Ararat’s Wilf Dickeson.
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