It was close, but the Pies were let down at both ends of the ground according to Cam Hooke – he reviews the loss in Brisbane and previews the big clash with Essendon.
Almanac SANFL History: John Chipp Hamp
April 18, 2022 by 6 Comments
Some years ago Lindsey Darby stumbled across a medal on her property at Yunta. One day Lindsey heard of the SANFL History centre and wondered if they could help in unravelling the story of this medal. Upon receiving the medal Christine Halbert (Manager of the SANFL History Centre) passed an image and information of the medal to two of the centre’s volunteers, Clint Giles and Nick Haines, who have had experience in solving such mysteries, and they set to work. Nick Haines tells us what happened.
Almanac Teams: Knights, Rookes and Royals; the Best of Number 33 (1980- )
April 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
There’s seemingly a bit of a theme with the names in Rodney Boyd’s side today – maybe they’d be best suited to running out on the Queen’s Birthday?
Almanac Footy Rivalries: Brisbane v Collingwood
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
There’s something special about the Brisbane Lions v Collingwood Magpies rivalry. As we look forward to their clash at the Gabba tonight, we revisited the Almanac archives to find match reports of their clashes over the past decade or so.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Prologue
April 13, 2022 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark’s columns, ‘1966 and All That’ which we published each week during the 2020 season, and ‘Geelong’s Record Run’ which was last year’s topic, have been really popular. Each week throughout the 2022 season he’ll take us back to 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues, with a peek into the VFL season too.
Almanac Haiku: ‘The Ump’ – Bill Wootton
April 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We need them. Bill Wootton’s haiku offers insight into umpiring.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s the best ever
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Old Dog has played 667 games over 40 seasons and has seen many fine footballers, but Greg Nutting is the best of them all, as Old Dog explains.
Round 4 – Collingwood v West Coast: ‘It’d be a good one to win’
April 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
West Coast Eagles decimated by injuries overcame diversity and pulled off a great win against Collingwood as John Gordon explains.
FEARLESS 2022: He’s back! Rounds 3 and 4 reviewed
April 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS is back for season 2022 and presents his thoughts about the Round 3 and Round 4 matches.
AFL Fans Association: AFLA thanks Gillon McLachlan for his service as AFL CEO
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AFL Fans Association thank Gillon McLachlan for his service as AFL CEO on the announcement of his retirement from the position at the end of the 2022 season.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview
April 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
A somewhat shock result saw the Pies go down to the under-strength Eagles – Cam Hooke has his spin on the game and a quick turnaround for a clash with the second-placed Lions in Brisbane.
Round 5 – Who, when, and where?
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where , and when your team is playing in Round 5
Almanac Teams: Dirty debut, 32 (1980- )
April 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
Rodney Boyd takes another dip into Number 32, this time with perhaps a little less ability and class, but plenty of interesting characters – like the club nomad who only made relatively few appearances on the big stage, but managed to snag two flags in a week.
Almanac Sport: Not too much but enuff
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It was a busy weekend for WA correspondent Les Everett watching football and cricket as his report suggests.
Almanac Footy: Captain Gawn leading to the Max
April 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
A vintage performance is a reminder that there is no better leader or ruckman in the AFL, writes RON REED.
Gary Ablett Snr: From the other side
April 7, 2022 by 6 Comments
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.
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