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One Eyed

April 30, 2013 by Trucker Slim 4 Comments

Rick Kane was literally a one-eyed Hawks fan. Now he’s seen the light.

AFL Round 5: It’s a fine line between pleasure and pain

April 30, 2013 by Fearless Leave a Comment

Paul Thomson calls for the AFL to take their head out of the sand when it comes to the goal review system in another fearless report.

The goal is to get it right

April 30, 2013 by ironmike20 3 Comments

Gola umpires now must get it right all the time. There are no excuses, because goal umpires are the only umpires backed up by a review system, writes Matt Watson.

VAFA – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: Fitzroitis breaks out

April 30, 2013 by Phil Hill 1 Comment

Fitzroyitis has broken out again.

Ten random, frustrating, useless yet altogether important questions from the world of sport and music

April 29, 2013 by Sean Curtain 5 Comments

The first few rounds of AFL, the pending Ashes tests and other observations from the sporting and music landscape have provoked a series of questions that I hope Almanac readers have answers to.

Friday: Kick to Kick with The Footy Almanac

April 29, 2013 by Almanac Admin 18 Comments

The Footy Almanac has started its monthly kick to kick sessions – now in two brilliant locations. All welcome.

AFL Round 5: Winners and Losers

April 29, 2013 by Adam Ritchie 6 Comments

There were loads of talking points to come out of round five. ANZAC Day, an enthralling contest between the Hawks and the Roos, the Tigers stumbling at the death again, West Coast’s ongoing struggles and Port’s ongoing triumphs. There was fierce debate about goal umpire positioning, the review system, and Shane Mumford’s facial hair. ACL [Read more]

Crio’s Question: Singo and Gai

April 29, 2013 by crio 23 Comments

First, Mick and Eddie. Now, Singo and Gai. What other doting couples have publicly crumbled?

AFL Round 5 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: No Direction Home

April 29, 2013 by Peter_B 3 Comments

Eagles fan Peter Baulderstone adopted the Mike Brearley theory of leadership heading into the Port game. John Worsfold appeared to as well. It didn’t work. Is Gai Waterhouse the answer?

AFL Round 5 – St.Kilda v Sydney: My “reframing” guide and the Saints rebuilding moments

April 29, 2013 by Yvette Wroby 2 Comments

Yvette Wroby feels exhausted following her art exhibition and needs replenishing. It’s a scenario not dissimilar to her beloved Saints.

AFL Round 5 – GWS Giants v Gold Coast: A football education

April 28, 2013 by Pamela Sherpa Leave a Comment

The defeats the Giants are copping now are all part of their football education, writes Pamela Sherpa.

AFL Round 5 – Essendonv Collingwood: What a day

April 28, 2013 by Max Wiggins Leave a Comment

The last time the Bombers started a season 5-0 was 2000, says a hopeful Max Wiggins.

AFL Round 5 – Fremantle v Richmond: An all too familiar tale

April 28, 2013 by DomenicFavata 1 Comment

To lose the game by one point is perhaps the worst feeling in the world, says Dom Favata.

AFL Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: When landing a ticket is a dubious windfall

April 28, 2013 by Luke Reynolds Leave a Comment

Pies man Luke Reynolds has one win for the day as the Dons give his boys a touch-up.

Worlds colliding

April 28, 2013 by Mathilde de Hauteclocque 5 Comments

As much as Mathilde de Hauteclocque tries to quarantine solo space in this world, she rarely gets the chance to do anything cocooned from colliding worlds. Is it time to let them call the shots?