Peter Clark’s newest entry to his series on Geelong’s record run of wins sees the Cats unfurl thier premiership flag before trouncing South Melbourne.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 6, 1953: Geelong v South Melbourne – 1952 flag unfurled
July 28, 2021 by 7 Comments
Round 19 – Carlton v North Melbourne: ‘They know we’re coming…!’
July 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
‘They know we’re coming’ was a former promotional slogan for the Blues but Peter Fuller wonders if, and when that may happen.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review, Round 20 Preview
July 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke presents his review of Collingwood’s loss against Port Adelaide, and previews the Round 20 match against West Coast.
FEARLESS 2021 – Round 19: Coaches Beware! Be Careful What You Wish For
July 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
FEARLESS 2021 casts his eye over a few topical footy issues, and reviews last weekend’s Round 19 matches.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The True Believers’ – Bruce Dawe
July 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘The True Believers’ is a footy poem from Bruce Dawe, one of Australia’s greatest and most loved poets.
Almanac Teams: Sensational Seventeens (1980-)
July 26, 2021 by 6 Comments
Rodney Boyd is working his way up into the high teens, but there are still plenty of brilliant players to choose from for his best of sides since 1980.
Almanac VFL: Northern Bullants triumphant in the Battle of Bell Street
July 25, 2021 by 4 Comments
A few kilometres apart, the Northern Bullants (of Preston) and fierce rivals Coburg have been going at it for years. Daniel Kelly tells the story of the Bullants emotional victory in the latest Battle of Bell Street.
Almanac Footy: It’s Time, Scotty!
July 24, 2021 by 12 Comments
Deakin student Chris Mangos watches football strategy and tactics very closely. Here he asks why Geelong coach Chris Scott has a relatively poor finals record, analysing three significant losses in particular. [This piece may flush out some Geelong frustration in the comments – Ed]
Gravel & Mud: Geoffrey Blainey
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Historian Geoffrey Blainey has had rich experiences with Australian mining, society and football. This story is from the anthology ‘Gravel & Mud’, a wonderful look into how western Tasmania approached its footy, from conditions to crowds to players.
Gravel & Mud: Martin Flanagan’s introduction
July 21, 2021 by 7 Comments
Martin Flanagan recalls life on the West Coast of Tasmania with its places, and characters and its distinctive footy. This piece of fine story-telling is the introduction to Gravel & Mud, an anthology put together by Tony Newport and the Carswell brothers Chris and John.
Almanac Memoir: 1955 – through the eyes of a child. Sporting Heroes.
July 21, 2021 by 17 Comments
It’s 1955 and six year old Allan Grant is living in Balaclava. This brilliant memoir covers all of his early sporting loves – and is a look into the life of Melbourne at this time. The saints, visits from Arthur Morris, Dad’s brickie mate who plays for North Melbourne, connections to racing and the Stawell Gift, tennis, the Olympics on the horizon and a Grandma who only went out with Brownlow medalists. Fine memoir from Allan.
Round 19 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when your favourite team is playing
July 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s crunch time for a number of teams this round. Check out all the details of who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 19. [These details are subject to change – Ed]
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 5, 1953: Richmond v Geelong – Goninon punts 11 in the wet
July 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
Missing their two dominant rovers, the Cats bludgeoned Richmond in Round Five of the 1953 season, with spearhead George Goninon booting double figures. Peter Clark details the victory in the newest entry to his series.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
Losing to Carlton hurts says Cam Hooke as he reviews the Round 18 match, and looks ahead to the Round 19 clash against the Power.
Round 18 – GWS v Sydney Swans: Almost as triumphant as Beethoven’s Ninth!
July 20, 2021 by 6 Comments
The triumph of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony came to mind as Jan Courtin watched the Swans roll onto victory in their game against the Giants.
FEARLESS 2021 – Double Header Rounds 15 and 16: …and another thing I’ve been wondering lately…
July 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 catches up his match reports with those for Rounds 15 and 16. He also offers his thoughts of some current footy issues.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Carlton: Football in the Time of Covid
July 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
Covid has certainly played havoc for Merv Collins and his football going days as he explains the trials and tribulations of this time.
Almanac Teams: Saccharine Sixteen (1980- )
July 19, 2021 by 3 Comments
A few players who wore Number 16 in recent decades caught Rodney Boyd’s eye for their more interesting feats or foibles…including one player with a surprising basketball background.
Round 18 – St Kilda v Port Adelaide: A day of barracking for and against the Saints
July 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch had his heart in two places; against the Saints in Melbourne playing his team the Power, and for the BITS Saints in Rockhampton. The results caused mixed feelings as he explains in his match report of the games.
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