Is there such a thing as Footy Almanac vernacular, that is, a particularly Footy Almanac way of talking and writing, especially in relation to how Almanackers respond to posts on the website? KD discusses this question.
Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: As the carousel starts up
June 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal salutes Nathan Buckley and expects a coaching carousel to start rolling soon. See his tips for this weekend’s Round 13.
Round 12 – Carlton v West Coast: Here we go again
June 10, 2021 by 14 Comments
Deja vu all over again? Or a genuine quest for answers in place of scapegoats? John Butler considers the Carlton review in the wake of an insipid loss to West Coast.
Almanac Rugby League: The suburban game
June 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Mario Facchini’s gorgeous photograph captures the delights of suburban rugby league at Henson Park as well as aspects of the changing face of the game.
Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages
June 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.
Almanac Footy: The tragedy of Bucks, a Collingwood life riddled with injustice and adoration
June 10, 2021 by 8 Comments
Sean Mortell remembers Nathan Buckley’s Collingwood highs and lows.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 14: A mid-table muddle
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Immediate post-Origin postulating is a perilous pastime but the Almanac’s Ian Hauser examines the entrails of the NRL’s Round 14 to extract a winner or two.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 State of Origin, Game 1: A wave of Blue crashes Townsville
June 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac editors Sean Mortell and Ian Hauser offer their thoughts on last night’s first game in the 2021 State of Origin series.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Nathan Buckley resigns
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke responds to Nathan Buckley’s decision to step down from the Collingwood coaching position.
Almanac Footy: Nathan Buckley resigns
June 9, 2021 by 5 Comments
Nathan Buckley today announced he would coach Collingwood for the last time on Monday. What do you think, people of the Almanac?
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2021: Game 1 preview
June 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Just seven months after 2020’s delayed series saw an unexpected series win to Queensland, State of Origin returns for its 2021 incarnation. Our rugby league editor, Ian Hauser, ponders what might happen in Townsville tonight.
Round 13 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
June 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
To find out who, where, and when your favourite footy team is playing in Round 13, check out our footy fixture.
FEARLESS 2021 – Round 12: Sir Doug Nicholls Round continues as Dreamtime hits Perth WA
June 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Paul ‘Fearless’ Thomson reviews AFL Round 12.
Geelong’s Record Run – Second Semi Final, 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats through to Grand Final
June 9, 2021 by 4 Comments
Collingwood stood in Geelong’s path to the 1952 Grand Final. Peter Clark looks at the 1952 Second Semi Final in his series on Geelong’s Record Run.
Almanac Footy: Well that was big by Les Everett
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on what turned out to be a very big weekend in WA footy.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Trans Tasman Round 4
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Brian ruminates on the weekend’s round of Trans-Tasman rugby
Book Extract: The Last Hurrah by Adam Woolcock
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
This is an extract from Adam Woolcock’s book ‘The Last Hurrah”. It relives the thrilling last minutes of the 1964 VFL Grand Final, including Neil Crompton’s famous goal.
Almanac Footy: Podcast Review – Hay 1992: Triple Treat by Rod Gillett
June 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rod Gillett reviews country football broadcaster Robbie Mackinlay’s latest podcast, ‘Hay 1992 – Triple Treat’ recalling how the Hay FC set up their premiership win in 1992.
Round 12 – Carlton v West Coast: Let’s make a list
June 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
With the odds stacked against West Coast it should have been a walkover for Carlton to win this Round 12 matchup, but it was not to be as John Gordon reports.
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