It’s back! The annual Grand Final haiku kukai will be an integral part of Saturday’s proceedings. Haiku Bob sets the scene.
Almanac (Grand Final) Footy – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Barracking for the loser
September 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
Gareth Andrews knows all about both winning and losing a Grand Final so he brings a unique perspective to the whole situation. If both teams are quite likeable, which do you support?
Almanac (Wheelchair) Footy: SANFL Wheelchair Footy an Overwhelming Success
September 23, 2021 by 15 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood was privileged to commentate matches in the SANFL Wheelchair footy competition in 2021. In this inspiring piece, he outlines the history and characters of the competition.
Almanac Footy – The 2016 Grand Final: Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans
September 23, 2021 by 4 Comments
In the lead-up to Saturday’s big match, The Footy Almanac continues its coverage of Grand Finals involving either or both of this year’s combatants. Today it’s the turn of the Western Bulldogs and their landmark 2016 victory over the Sydney Swans.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Finals, Week 3: Four has to become two
September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This weekend’s NRL qualifiers have Ian Hauser salivating! Two magnificent clashes in prospect and all to play for ahead on next week’s Grand Final.
‘Whorouly boy maintains lifetime bond with the Swans…’ by KB Hill
September 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill traces the career of Whorouly product Clem Goonan who played for South Melbourne and still retains his links with the club.
Almanac Footy: Grand Final preview – We deserve this
September 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
The best two teams of 2021 play on Saturday, for all the marbles. Andrew Starkie previews the Grand Final that we deserve, even if it is held away from the MCG.
Almanac Footy: Tom Wills – A bit of care is necessary
September 22, 2021 by 8 Comments
Roy Hay responds to recent revelations on Tom Wills, and to Andrew Starkie’s piece on the subject.
Almanac Footy: Four generations of Spargos
September 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
Dan Hoban has a tidbit on Charlie Spargo, the Melbourne small forward about to play in his first Grand Final, and his family’s (and Albury’s) rich sporting history.
Almanac Life – Was that an earthquake just now?
September 22, 2021 by 6 Comments
Share your Melbourne earthquake stories here.
Almanac Footy: Life in Ten Grand Finals
September 22, 2021 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone shares Grand Final memories. Not just the winning or the losing. It’s the time, the place, the people we shared it with that sticks with us. What are your Grand Final memories beyond the result?
Almanac Footy – The 1964 Grand Final
September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne haven’t won a Grand Final since 1964. Norm Smith was sacked the year after, then re-instated, bringing about the 57-year curse that has beleaguered the club for much of that time. Here are some highlights of their last grand final victory.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 14, 1953: Geelong v Collingwood – The end of the run
September 22, 2021 by 6 Comments
It was 26 and out for Geelong, who were defeated by Phonse Kyne’s Magpies at Kardinia Park on August 1st, 1953. Four goals to one in the final quarter were enough to stop Geelong’s remarkable run. Peter Clark enters his penultimate piece into his mammoth series.
Almanac (International) Football – Andi Dyah: Indonesia’s First Footballer
September 21, 2021 by 10 Comments
Rob Spurr brings us the inspiring story of Andi Dyah, ‘Indonesia’s first footballer’, aid worker and humanitarian. From humble beginnings in West Java in the late 90s, Andi’s dedication and determination saw footy grow to the point where Indonesia played in the AFL International Cup less than 20 years later. (Remarkable, totally inspiring – Ed.)
Tom Wills – what happens now?
September 21, 2021 by 11 Comments
Andrew Starkie asks how we might respond to recent research which suggests that iconic Australian sports figure Tom Wills was ‘a member of a party that hunted down and slaughtered hundreds of Aboriginals in reprisal for the murder of his father and others in outback Queensland…’ (Challenging indeed – Ed.)
Almanac Footy – WAFL semi-finals: The Lions are back!
September 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett continues his coverage of the WAFL finals series. The Lions are back after a poor year in 2020!
The Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Count Grand Final Day Lunch
September 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
You are invited to The Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Count Grand Final Day Lunch (note it’s Grand Final day). Details in this post.
The day I saw the Bulldogs win the Grand Final.
September 21, 2021 by 16 Comments
Five years ago, as the Bulldogs prepared for the 2016 Grand Final, Neil Anderson recalled attending the 1954 Grand Final. between Footscray and Melbourne.
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