Peter Baulderstone assesses the season from a commercial perspective, surveying the key corporate moments, and analysing the business practices. He concludes with the most recent deal which prompts him to ask: ‘What would you pay for a semi-detached full forward in the current Sydney property market?”
Avarice, Fineprint and Lawyers: the AFL Annual Report (text now up)
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AFL Grand Final: Mighty Fighting
October 2, 2013 by 1 Comment
A couple of Tasmanians get right into the Grand Final.
Is it 1985 again?
October 2, 2013 by 6 Comments
Lance Franklin to the Swans? Craig Dodson sees it but he doesn’t believe it. Is Geoffrey Edelsten back in charge?
AFL Grand Final: Three-time loser
October 1, 2013 by 8 Comments
Ross Lyon is a three-time loser who keeps creating unfortunate history. Matt Watson looks at why the margin flattered the Dockers.
Preview of the Upcoming NTFL Season
October 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
Missing the AFL already? Fear not, NT fans – the Northern Territory Football League kicks off this weekend. Jackson Clark looks at how the eight clubs are shaping up.
AFL Grand Final Day: Chook or Chop?
October 1, 2013 by 6 Comments
It’s chook that connects us…and footy, and a drink or two. (Mighty fine profile of a Grand Final day wherever it may be. People from everywhere somehow bringing something of themselves, their heritage, their place, to a new location – Ed)
Crio’s Question: Favourite game of 2013
September 30, 2013 by 12 Comments
Is criticism of the Grand Final justified? And, what’s your favourite game of 2013?
Suffer the Little Children: KFC and the 2013 Grand Final.
September 30, 2013 by 16 Comments
“To the nearest Kentucky Fried Chicken joint my good man, and don’t spare the horses”.
Monday’s experts: R.Lyon is a successful coach with a successful method (or where would you rather be?)
September 30, 2013 by 16 Comments
You can’t blame Fremantle’s style of play for the Grand Final loss, writes David Wilson. The style works. It took Lyon’s team to a Grand Final and, but for several fluffed shots at goal, could have taken them all the way.
Second Chance for Thorp
September 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Former Hawk Mitch Thorp – taken between Boak and Selwood in the 2006 draft – could make an immediate impact next year if he finds a new home in this year’s draft, writes Jackson Clark.
The View from Shepparton
September 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
The Hawks winning was good for another reason. It showed again that a team which hopes to win at the very top level must be able to attack and not just defend.
Kick it Long: John Molony’s foreword to the Keith Miller’s History of the Eastake and Manuka Football Clubs 1926-2012
September 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
John Molony’s fine foreword shows why Kick it Long is well worth the read.
Dave Warner’s 2013 Season
September 30, 2013 by 7 Comments
Dave Warner’s take on the 2013 AFL Season. (This was read to much laughter and great applause at Friday’s Almanac lunch.)
SANFL – Preliminary Final: The Blockbuster awaits
September 30, 2013 by 16 Comments
North Adelaide lost their last five minor round games but burst back from the elimination final to set up a Blockbuster Grand Final next week against the Redlegs. Rulebook Ashwood reports.
Cookie’s last day in a formal capacity at footyalmanac.com.au
September 30, 2013 by 29 Comments
The green pastures of the dairylands beckon.
AFL Grand Final: From Purple Haze to Black Daze
September 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
It’s Sunday morning after the day before for Freo fan Di Waddingham, whose sadness will not wash away.
AFL Grand Final: Food for Thought
September 29, 2013 by 22 Comments
Peter Baulderstone had food and footy (in that order) on his mind for Grand Final day.
AFL Grand Final: Purple Prick or Poo and Wee?
September 29, 2013 by 6 Comments
Priceless tips on Grand Final day etiquette from Tom Watson. Not a bad tipster either. He reckons he wrote it before the game. I’m wondering if the Trans Australia Bank will accept the same argument for these tickets I have here?
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