Tom Greenaway reminisces about the Grand Finals that have shaped his life. Unrequited love? Then again he is a Saints man.
Crowley the key to Dockers’ chances
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Ryan Crowley is loved by his mother, his team mates, Dockers fans and Jackson Clark. Our man in the Deep North tells us why Crowley’s stopping job on Sam Mitchell will be a key to the result.
Grand Final Preview – Prepare for the Purple Swarm
September 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Take one part Wrap; one part Crio and ten parts of the best wit and wisdom you’ve heard since Tony Soprano died. Mix well and you’ve got all the elements of Sal Ciardulli’s weekend feast of footy and racing. Best consumed with a tasty little Chianti.
2013 AFL Grand Final Infographic
September 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Move over Weg, Jake Stevens offers pictures to help the linguistically challenged post-lunch Almanacker. Move over Caro and Gerard, he’s doing the Festival of the Boot live webstreaminternetcast thingo for Latrobe Uni tomorrow afternoon. Log in and do yourself a favour (we’re still very 80’s here at Almanac HQ).
Grand Final Flashback: 2003
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
To this day, September 27, 2003, remains in Beth Newman’s top three life highlights.
AFL Grand Final – Preview: The Iron Mike Verdict
September 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson is wavering. Earlier in the week he was a proud, defiant Victorian. Now he has pored over all the entrails, and the winner is ………………..
AFL Grand Final – Preview: A tale of two philosophies
September 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We all know who will win on Saturday because of the tea leaves; how they beat your mob; or how your Grandma once went out with a bloke from…….. Adam Ritchie is having none of this. He has all the stats and analysis you need to settle every bar and backyard argument in the lead up to the big one.
The Song of Angry Men
September 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
The Dockers can’t help themselves. Neither can Peter Baulderstone. There’ll be tears before bedtime. Whose?
Crio’s Racing – 3 Days in September!!
September 26, 2013 by 16 Comments
Who knew? Crio tells us that there are other distractions this weekend, with race meetings on 3 days to tempt equine analysts. And you thought picking the Grand Final winner was challenging. Enlightenment awaits courtesy of Crio and his phalanx of form followers.
Watching success from the bench
September 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Although team sheets for this Saturday aren’t yet published, there’s already an omission that deserves the title of 2013 Grand Final Sob Story – Hawk Brendan Whitecross.
AFL Finals Week 3 – Fremantle v Sydney: Familiar faces
September 25, 2013 by 13 Comments
David Zampatti sees faces that have watched the Dockers for 19 years. Memories flood back as he watches his team progress to their first Grand Final.
The Non-Aligned Supporter
September 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
The non-aligned supporter is a ghastly beast. The AFL Grand Final attracts them, but they can also be found at barbecues and pubs on the day. Andrew Fithall hates them, possibly because he is one of them.
Sorting out Watto
September 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone runs the ruler over Graeme Hick’s selection to head the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence. What the???
Fremantle Dockers help Africa rebuild
September 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
While AFL fans across the country have been made aware of the Dockers’ skill on the oval, few of them would be aware of the club’s association with Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, writes Tim Harcourt.
Father’s Day at the Hampden Football League Grand Final
September 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
Glen Potter was given a hand-made gift voucher for father’s day, offering the bearer a day out to any country footy league grand final. He and his 10-year-old son chose the Hampden league. All aboard!
A grand final is a strange beast
September 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
A grand final – any grand final – is a momentous occasion, as the St.Kilda City Under 11 Red players and parents would discover. (A piece that will resonate with all those with a connection to junior footy – Ed.)
Gary, it’s not that simple
September 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
Gary Ablett said his dad was better. End of story. Or is it?
Coaches – Unlocking/Suppressing Potential
September 24, 2013 by 8 Comments
The improved performance of Fremantle and Port Adelaide since the changeover of coaches begs a few questions. Does anybody have the answers?
History hates Fremantle
September 24, 2013 by 8 Comments
An unapologetic Matt Watson is unashamedly biased towards Victorian teams, so he wants Fremantle to lose the grand final. (He hopes Hawthorn doesn’t botch their chance but won’t be surprised if they do.)
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