Old Dog is an admirer of umpires, but not of the AFL for expecting their umps to be mind-readers.
Round 6 – GWS v St Kilda: Good luck with the policing of body language
April 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Footy: No need for umpire reform, Eddie
April 22, 2022 by 2 Comments
Yes, footy umpires need more respect but that doesn’t mean the whole system should be dismantled, writes RON REED.
Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: We’re not gonna to take it
April 22, 2022 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli has considered the ins and outs of the teams, who’s playing who, to present his considered opinion and tips for the Round 6 matches.
Balcony Banter: Pizza and possibility
April 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roger Lowrey’s day out to the MCG to watch Geelong take on Hawthorn is recounted in his article on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 5 reviewed and ‘playworpel’ introduced
April 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 reviews all the Round 5 matches in his inimitable style.
WAFL Round 1: Kick straight
April 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
The WAFL season is underway and Les Everett is back to keep us up to date.
Almanac (Tassie) Lunch: In Hobart on April 23
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
The annual Footy Almanac Tassie Away Lunch is on Saturday April 23, the day before the North Melbourne-Geelong game at Blundstone Arena. All welcome. Bookings essential.
Balcony Banter: Kicking back
April 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll revels in the performance of her Melbourne Demons against GWS – the third quarter was one for the ages!
Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on respect for umpires
April 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
The Muse has been around the traps over the years and has seen it and heard it all which puts him in a perfect position to be musing on respect for umpires.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Against all odds, we’ll win!
April 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Everything is against the Bombers winning the Anzac Day clash – which is exactly why they will triumph, according to Michael Pardy.
AusPol101: Young people are following the federal election closely, just not how you might think.
April 21, 2022 by 6 Comments
We introduce our new Wednesday column AusPol101 penned by Deakin Uni’s Grace Mackenzie (who knows her way around student life). As the federal election campaign unfolds, Grace will offer insights from the perspective of a student. Here she looks at how students are engaging with Australian politics.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 7: Mind the gap!
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Our rugby league columnist Ian Hauser fears that there is a gap developing on the premiership ladder way too early in the season.
“Strong-marking ‘Rosa’ – a star for the ‘Pies’ ” by KB Hill
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta sports historian KB Hill traces the long, colourful and storied footy career of Geoff Rosenow of Geelong and the Wangaratta Magpies.
FEARLESS 2022: Rounds 1 and 2 reviewed
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 brings his reviews for the season up to date with his reports of Round 1 and 2 matches.
Almanac Music: Jim Johnson, ‘Leprechaun Lullaby’ and Bert
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The sad passing of Bert Newton (1938 – 2021) recently triggered some very strong memories for our 86 year old enthusiast (enthusiastic across all aspects of life) Jim Johnson.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 1
April 20, 2022 by 3 Comments
After last week’s prologue Peter Clark hits the ground running with Episode 1 of his new footy series, ‘A Season in the Sun 1975’, highlighting matches from the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues.
Balcony Banter: Reserve’s reminders of the good old days
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Attending the opening match of the 2022 AFL season, Almanac stalwart and MCC Member ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reflected on ‘the good old days’ of the famous ground.
Round 5 – Haiku Bob: the little good
April 19, 2022 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob reflects on Collingwood’s loss while cooking, and with a good whisky.
Round 5 – There was a young team from SEQ
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Troy BOP is back with his view of the Round 5 matches in limerick.
Round 5 – Essendon v Fremantle: Bombed and docked!
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It was not a good day for Bomber supporters in their Round 5 match as the Dockers ran the Dons off their feet for a convincing win.
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