Jamie Simmons gets to the Preliminary Final at the Gabba where he is left contemplating football expressions, football experience and football expectations.
Finals Week 3 – Brisbane v Geelong: Small mercies
October 19, 2020 by 11 Comments
After a year of superb Brisbane coverage, Shane Reid used last night’s preliminary final loss to reflect on better games and premiership moments.
1931 Grand Final – Geelong v Richmond: Cats shine in hard times
October 19, 2020 by 15 Comments
John Harms’s account of the 1931 Grand Final – between Geelong and Richmond – was first published in Grand Finals Volume 1 1897-1938 (published by Slattery Media Group). It tells the tale of a memorable match where one of the smallest players ever to pull on footy boots, Mickey the Mouse Carney, was the star, all at the height of the Great Depression.
Almanac Life: How to establish footy on a continent (in three parts)
October 18, 2020 by 7 Comments
Rob Spurr tells the story of Australian football in Chile and across the South American continent. [Great yarn – JTH]
Finals Week 3 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: The better angels of our nature
October 17, 2020 by 8 Comments
I didn’t realise mild-mannered John Green had this in him. He reports on the Port-Richmond match which seems to have added bonuses.
Almanac Footy History: The Crapp Chronicles – Origins of Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp
October 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tim Ghys provides some background information about Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp as part of the Crapp Chronicles.
Finals Week 3 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Another option
October 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Paddy Grindlay depicts snippets which construct a picture of a high-pressure game which was crazy-random at times and predictable at others. [Some tremendous observations in this – Ed]]
Almanac (Finals) Footy: Meandering thoughts and Finals observations while camping in the bush, and beyond
October 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Paul Spinks has been meandering, both mentally and geographically, pondering the possibilities for the Cats as we head into the Qualifying Finals this weekend.
Almanac Footy Life: Brad Boyd – Time to sing the praises of an unsung Fitzroy hero
October 16, 2020 by 9 Comments
Gabrielle Murphy is a big fan of Brad Boyd, who is sometimes forgotten. She states the case for greater recognition and acknowledgement of the deeds and leadership displayed by Brad Boyd, Fitzroy FC’s captain, during their final two tumultuous years in the AFL.
Almanac Music: Iris DeMent – What a voice!
October 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Iris DeMent is a favourite singer of Col’s. He first came across her performing at Bluesfest in Byron Bay about twenty years ago and was hooked!
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2020/21 Season- Pre-Season Review
October 16, 2020 by 4 Comments
With the season about to start, Luke Reynolds takes us through all the off season happenings at the Pomborneit Bulls.
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview: It’s the people’s round!
October 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his authoritative thoughts and tips for the Preliminary Finals, and also looks at Caulfield Cup Day and Everest Day.
Almanac (Local) History: Three Geelong Vignettes
October 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley continues his occasional series of history/memoir prose pieces about his home town, Geelong.
Finals Week 2 – Review: Finals Week 3 – Preview: Will the underdog Victorians shine through?
October 15, 2020 by 6 Comments
Our AFL analyst Sean Mortell explains how Geelong and Richmond progressed to the Qualifying Finals before assessing their chances this weekend against Brisbane and Port Adelaide respectively.
Finals Week 2 – Richmond v St Kilda: Ratts’ broken record, inaccurate goal-kicking, the cost of losing three players, but a good year for the Saints
October 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi wasn’t happy with several aspects of the Saints’ loss to the Tigers in the semi-final but he was pleased with his club’s improvement and overall performance in 2020.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Qualifying Finals and NRLW Round 3 preview: More of the same, please!
October 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The NRL’s 2020 Qualifying Finals present two fascinating clashes while the NRLW’s Round 3 offers a Grand Final preview. Ian Hauser runs his eye over the form.
Almanac Rugby League: The 22nd Annual Tom Brock Lecture
October 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 22nd Annual Tom Brock Lecture will be an online event in 2020. The guest lecturer will be award-winning author Tom Gorman. See details for registration here.
The Half-Back Flankers
October 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
‘The Half Back Flankers’ is a poem from Damian Balassone’s recent publication, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
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