Matt O’Connor managed to secure a ticket to the biggest clash in town. After a week of build-up, he turned up to the ‘G to cheer on his Pies in a titanic blockbuster.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Geelong v Collingwood: A night of hope and spirit
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Round 17 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Learning to trust again
September 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood’s hard fought win against the Suns combined with Jordan De Goey’s fine performance has helped Sean Mortell ease some of the concerns he had for the team.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – A Backstage Pass To David Bowie’s Concert
September 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
The continuing musical adventures of Dave Kimber; this week backstage with David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Ringo Starr and more.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL Round 18 Wrap: Benji’s still got it!
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A few flashes of rare skill convinced Liam Hauser that the Tigers’ Benji Marshall has still got ‘it’! But it wasn’t enough to get Wests Tigers home in the NRL’s Round 18. Read the full round-up to see what else happened.
Almanac Poetry: The Wilful Murder of Constable Samuel Nelson
September 15, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kevin Densley shares his poetry for the week – this time it’s a dive back to a 19th century Australian gang scenario, as well as a link to a review of his own poetry collection.
Round 17 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: We’re De Goaling to the finals
September 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Danielle Hakim is rapt with Collingwood’s win against Gold Coast ensuring the team a spot in the finals but she especially loved the match winning performance by Jordan De Goey.
Almanac Rugby League – The 1973 NSWRL Grand Final: Manly v Cronulla
September 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
The 1973 New South Wales Rugby League Grand Final is regarded as the most brutal of them all. The Almanac’s Ian Hauser went back to the video to see if it lived up to that designation.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Geelong v Collingwood: Fate, nerves, Otto
September 15, 2020 by 6 Comments
Some nights in footy are etched into your brain, whether it be for the good or the bad. John Harms recounts a memorable night – the Geelong/ Collingwood 2007 Preliminary Final, and his experience of watching it from the bowels of the ‘G.
Almanac Footy: Won A Brownlow Medal but not club Best and Fairest in the same year
September 15, 2020 by 9 Comments
BigKev35 has done it again! This time, Brownlow Medallists who did not win their club Best and Fairest in their medal year.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Brisbane v Geelong: From hanging rock to minor premiers
September 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It took a trip to Hanging Rock and a few tears at the departure of Kevin Sheedy and James Hird, but John Harms eventually got to watch his Cats clinch the minor premiership for the 2007 season.
Wantok Almanac: Jesse Utul, Bilas, Gideon Kakabin and East New Britain
September 14, 2020 by 11 Comments
We’re delighted to share with you the first “Wantok Almanac” piece, a series from David Bridie and Jarrod Landells on Melanesian stories of history, culture, music and sport. Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain Province provides the focus today, starting with a flag and its fascinating creation over four decades ago.
Almanac Book Review – ‘The Big O: The Life and Times of Olsen Filipaina’ by Patrick Skene.
September 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Patrick Skene’s book on Olsen ‘Big O’ Filipaina has been reviewed by Braham Dabscheck, who delves into the importance of his story for the modern nations of Australia and New Zealand.
Dark Blue, Maroon & White
September 14, 2020 by 24 Comments
Old Dog shares a video clip he’s seen of the boys from old Fitzroy, playing at Glenferrie in 1958. It has many characters of the club, colour and movement of the time, fading “What if?” questions and a jumper better than any other in the world. [Magic stuff – Ed.]
Round 17 – Sydney v Brisbane: Dr Terence Elliot and a Fitzroy Lost Boy in the shadow of the Tigers
September 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
Torrid conditions in FNQ saw the Lions best a spirited Swans outfit and lock in a top 2 finish, though Shane Reid has been wondering (tongue in cheek) if it’s all just palaver leading up to an inevitable crushing by Richmond?
WAFL Round 9 – So that was the Dee-plan
September 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
Never tell me the odds! Les Everett takes us through a remarkable final home and away round of the WAFL that saw Perth break a 22-year drought in dramatic fashion, while other results upended the expected finalists.
Round 17 – Geelong v Richmond: Zero
September 12, 2020 by 19 Comments
So, I’m thinking the Almanac has entered its Sgt Pepper’s stage, thanks to Dips who has really been affected by Geelong’s loss to the Tiges. Gather around him as he cleans the loos, vacuums the stairs while listening to a philosophy podcast and some classic music. [This is your 200th piece on the Almanac site Dips. Thank you. – JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Preview
September 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with another hopeful preview of Collingwood’s Round 17 match against the Suns. With finals on the line, Cam predicts a big change to the Pies’ line-up.
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