Jackson Clark reports on a St Marys loss (which is as rare as rocking horse shit). Undefeated last season – is this the wake-up call; the loss they had to have; or a sign that the NTFL comp is evening up?
Life and football: John Harms at Ainslie
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
David Fordyce takes us to an Ainslie Football Club function, August 2014, Canberra. The speaker: John Harms. The subject: connections between life and football. Take it away David…
NTFL Round 3 Wrap Up: Cliffhangers Galore
October 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark tells us that there were cliffhangers galore in Darwin on the weekend, with even the all-conquering St Marys having to consider their mortality.
No Skills Required
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Old Dog recalls a footy-less warm-up. [Ray Wilson and his Uni Blacks are onto something – Ed]
Liquid football: Are AFL players trading loyalty for success?
October 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Tim Butcher saw Footscray’s VFL flag and then his Hawks AFL triumph. The subsequent fortunes of both clubs shows that footy is becoming a tradeable commodity in the marketplace for talent and entertainment dollars.
NTFL 2014/15 Season Preview
October 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Footy season closes in the south, just as it opens in the north. Jackson Clark offers a comprehensive preview of the Northern Territory Football League prospects. Some familiar names among the recruits.
Melbourne Uni Blacks Win VAFA Premier Division Title for First Time in 40 Years
September 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Quietly jubilant, The Black Hack writes a delightful report of the VAFA Premier Division Grand Final.
Almanac International Footy: Finals Fever in Port Moresby
September 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Our man in Moresby, Smokey Raitman, tells the story of the finals series in the Papua New Guinea AFL comp. The local entertainment, fierce rivalries and tribal customs make for a great yarn.
WAFL Grand Final – Glory glory Subiaco
September 21, 2014 by 6 Comments
Les Everett tells how heart, commitment and wet weather got outsiders Subiaco Lions home over the East Perth Eagles/Royals in the WAFL Grand Final.
Almanac Podcast – Episode 18: Crunchy Granola
September 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Darren ‘Smokie’ Dawson joins Matty Q, The People’s Elbow and Stone Cold as this week’s guest on the couch for the view from Arden Street as the ‘Norfmentum’ continues to roll deep into September. With his beloved CY’s winning the division one VAFA flag over the weekend, we also get some first hand experience on [Read more]
WAFL: Lions leap into the GF – Sharks kick themselves out of it
September 16, 2014 by 6 Comments
Les Everett records a strange WAFL Preliminary Final where the wounded Subiaco Lions staggered home against a woefully inaccurate East Fremantle Sharks. The Lions line up against the East Perth Royals (Eagles?) in the Grand Final.
Picola League South East Division Premiership 2014
September 16, 2014 by 10 Comments
Glen Potter journeyed to Tungamah for the fine local hospitality and to take in the Grand Final of the local footy league. Go Bears!
Old (Woollen) Footy Jumpers: South Purrumbete FC
September 12, 2014 by 32 Comments
Luke Reynolds played for South Purrumbete which had a distinctive black and green jumper before the club folded.
WAFL Finals Week 1: Royals into GF; Sharks get another bite
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett saw parts of both WAFL finals on Sunday. The East Perth Royals (laden with Eagles) advanced to the Grand Final; while East Fremantle Sharks won through to the preliminary final against Subiaco Lions.
SANFL 2nd Semi Final- Norwood v Port Adelaide: Off to the big dance!
September 8, 2014 by 113 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood sees two finals wins for Adelaide Uni Blacks teams before venturing to the Adelaide Oval to see his beloved Norwood Redlegs play Port Adelaide ‘reserves’ for a spot in the SANFL Grand Final. His day just kept getting better.
Retirement for the Weekend Warrior
Vaughan Menlove shares the difficult decision facing the competitive athlete about when to quit. The heart and mind are willing but the body chooses to differ.