It’s a word you may associate with Hawthorn, Brisbane, the vanquished Cats or even Joan Collins…John Green give his thoughts on the current Richmond side and the ‘D-Word’, or rather ‘words’.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Unprecedented
October 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
It wasn’t the best lead up for Gill Dite – an unprecedented solitary couch viewing and choruses of Geelong praise on the radio for starters – but with the rain cleared and the lights on, the unprecedented big finals player himself, Dusty, stood up.
Almanac Footy: Gazza and that jab
October 25, 2020 by 9 Comments
After watching Gary Ablett Jnr’s brave efforts to return to the field in his last match after a shoulder injury, davidtpb questions the rules regarding jabs and their place in the modern game.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Disappointed but not shattered
October 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Copying a text sent to friends and family post-match, Marcus Holt sums up how all Cats fans are feeling after a brave loss to Richmond in last night’s Grand Final.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Dreamtime for Queensland Tiger fans at the Gabba
October 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
Enjoy the first of many Queensland-based Tigers supporters re-telling an infamous night. Finally getting to attend a Grand Final up north gave opportunities for photos and normal celebrations that the prevailing Richmond Football Club deserved.
Goodbye Gary, my hero
October 25, 2020 by 4 Comments
Anna Pavlou has a deep connection with the Geelong Football Club. She pays tribute to Gary Ablett and conveys her heartfelt gratitude.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Rain at 2.45pm (Queensland time)
October 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
Photos of the rain, at Camp Hill, three kilometres from the Gabba at 2.45 Queensland time.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Macca
October 24, 2020 by 7 Comments
Tiger K.N. Dole has been hearing lots of talk of fairy tales. Here’s one he hasn’t heard yet.
Grand Final – Sal’s preview: What’s on the Plate this year?
October 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal provides an in-depth preview of the Grand Final and runs his eye over the form at the track for both Friday night and Saturday. He seems to have covered the odds all-round.
Grand Final preview: a potential classic
October 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what he sees as a potential classic Grand Final, Sean Mortell casts his eye over the teams and tips his winner.
Finals Week 3 – Brisbane v Geelong: The Catters smash the Lions and go through to the Grand Final
October 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Brisbane-based Cats fans, the Townsends, head to the Gabba for the preliminary final against the local side. Dad, Hamish Townsend, tells the tale of the night, and of the impressive Geelong win.
Almanac Footy: Getting a grand final ticket
October 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
The trials and tribulations of getting a grand final ticket as told by Matt Watson.
Almanac Footy Memoir: Fred Wooller and Bowl-o-matics.
October 23, 2020 by 4 Comments
Fred Wooller captained the Cats to premiership victory in 1963. Old Dog caught up with him.
The Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Count and Grand Final Eve Lunch
October 23, 2020 by 14 Comments
The Grand Final Eve Lunch is on again, from Melbourne, via Zoom. Ambitious? You be the judge.
Almanac Football: Respectfully, Rhyce and North Melbourne must part ways
October 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Andrew Starkie suggests, with respect, that North Melbourne simply has to move on from Rhyce Shaw to find a new way forward. [This article was written before yesterday’s announcement. – Ed.]
Almanac Memoir: Half a century at the Gabba
October 23, 2020 by 10 Comments
Murray Bird offers a panoramic memoir of Gabba days of yore. [Reckon 500 is conservative Muz – JTH]
Almanac Food: KD’s Kitchen – The Napoletana Pizza
October 23, 2020 by 4 Comments
What better way to utilise time during Covid-19 than to hone up on one’s culinary skills as Kevin Densley has done.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: Fred Swift
October 23, 2020 by 3 Comments
Fred Swift captained Richmond’s premiership team in 1967, his last quarter goal-square mark a precursor of Leo Barry many years later. But was he over the goal-line? Bill Wootton captures it all in verse.
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