Deakin student Chris Mangos watches football strategy and tactics very closely. Here he asks why Geelong coach Chris Scott has a relatively poor finals record, analysing three significant losses in particular. [This piece may flush out some Geelong frustration in the comments – Ed]
Round 19 – Sal’s Preview: The Isolation Episode
July 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal is in isolation after ‘the bride went to the wrong market’. He’s had extra time to contemplate his picks for Round 19 and can’t wait for the games to start tonight!
Gravel & Mud: Geoffrey Blainey
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Historian Geoffrey Blainey has had rich experiences with Australian mining, society and football. This story is from the anthology ‘Gravel & Mud’, a wonderful look into how western Tasmania approached its footy, from conditions to crowds to players.
Balcony Banter: The luck of the draw
July 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
How do you feel after a drawn game? Should there be a method to determine a winner – extra time? a penalty shoot-out? Lynda Carroll addressed these questions this week on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
‘Gumleaf Games’ to the world stage
July 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ron Reed has seen more Olympic Games than most since 1956, primarily as a journalist. Here he comments about Brisbane then (1982 Commonwealth Games) and what we might hope for in 2032.
Almanac Life: From the Arctic to Far North Queensland
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
After his Arctic exploits a couple of years ago, Richard Marlow now hangs about at Charters Towers in Far North Queensland. Here’s an update on his meanderings.
Almanac Life: Vale John ‘Strop’ Cornell
July 23, 2021 by 6 Comments
John ‘Strop’ Cornell has died at the age of 80. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an iconic figure in Australian television and sport.
Round 18 – Haiku Bob: slammed shut
July 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob found similarities between the current Covid situation and the performance of Collingwood in Round 18.
Almanac History: Almanacs Through The Ages
July 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
In this Friday’s column, KD presents a very short history of almanacs in words and images.
Almanac Music: More of Procol Harum
July 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Inspired by Col Ritchie’s recent homage to the Procol Harum classic, ‘A whiter shade of pale’, Ian Hauser recalls two other songs from the same album which he deems worthy of recognition.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 19: Mind the gap!
July 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mind the gap! The NRL’s Round 19 features a host of matches between the high flyers and the also rans. Ian Hauser tries to find something to get excited about.
Gravel & Mud: Martin Flanagan’s introduction
July 21, 2021 by 7 Comments
Martin Flanagan recalls life on the West Coast of Tasmania with its places, and characters and its distinctive footy. This piece of fine story-telling is the introduction to Gravel & Mud, an anthology put together by Tony Newport and the Carswell brothers Chris and John.
Tokyo Summer Olympics – will history repeat?
July 21, 2021 by 7 Comments
This piece was published originally in March 2020, with the Olympics to be cancelled. We’re now on the precipice of the Games finally taking place, albeit behind closed doors. Glen! gave us the background on the Tokyo Olympics and previous cancellations of the Games, as significant now as then.
Almanac Memoir: 1955 – through the eyes of a child. Sporting Heroes.
July 21, 2021 by 17 Comments
It’s 1955 and six year old Allan Grant is living in Balaclava. This brilliant memoir covers all of his early sporting loves – and is a look into the life of Melbourne at this time. The saints, visits from Arthur Morris, Dad’s brickie mate who plays for North Melbourne, connections to racing and the Stawell Gift, tennis, the Olympics on the horizon and a Grandma who only went out with Brownlow medalists. Fine memoir from Allan.
Round 19 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when your favourite team is playing
July 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s crunch time for a number of teams this round. Check out all the details of who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 19. [These details are subject to change – Ed]
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 5, 1953: Richmond v Geelong – Goninon punts 11 in the wet
July 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
Missing their two dominant rovers, the Cats bludgeoned Richmond in Round Five of the 1953 season, with spearhead George Goninon booting double figures. Peter Clark details the victory in the newest entry to his series.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
Losing to Carlton hurts says Cam Hooke as he reviews the Round 18 match, and looks ahead to the Round 19 clash against the Power.
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