Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Round 14 match against Carlton, and previews Round 15 against Brisbane.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 14 Review, Round 15 Preview
September 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Life: Black Lives Matter
September 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
Glen! examines racism in sport, particularly America, and the advent of ‘Black Lives Matter’.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 16 wrap: Injuries might shape the destiny of South Sydney
September 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
Upsets, injuries and the strength of the Panthers and Storm dominated the NRL’s Round 16. Liam Hauser gives his perspective.
Round 14 – Carlton v Collingwood: Rekindling the rivalry, swelling the heart
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Sean Mortell hasn’t experienced the visceral first-hand experience of the Carlton v Collingwood rivalry like Pies fans in the ’70s and ’80s did, but after a tight contest where finals qualification was potentially on the line, he has a better appreciation now.
Round 15 – Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Check out the footy fixture for Round 15 to find out who, when, and where your team is playing.
WAFL goes Freo by Les Everett
August 31, 2020 by 2 Comments
The WAFL’s Grand Final location has been decided and Les Everett is a fan – as the shortened season nears completion, find out the lay of the league and upcoming clashes that may yet prove significant.
Round 14 – Carlton v Collingwood: The End of a 39-year Wait (Floreat Pica Society)
August 31, 2020 by 3 Comments
This week’s FPS comes from the keyboard of Guy Fazzino, who has been waiting a very long time for the Pies to even up the ledger after Grand Final heartbreak against the old enemy.
Almanac Footy Stories: Apology Accepted
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When Fitzroy FC president Joan Eddy appeared on 774 ABC Melbourne, a Bulldogs supporter called in with an unusual apology. Gabrielle Murphy tells the story.
Round 14 – Carlton v Collingwood: Premierships, Wooden Spoons and rivalry
August 31, 2020 by 3 Comments
For Danielle Hakim the Collingwood rivalry with Carlton is a long and passionate one…unfortunately Blues fans only seem to have one tired old argument and she’s far from convinced by it. Neither is Bucks it seems!
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Excitement, frustration, pain
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Nathan Hollier sat watching the Eagles play in one of the 2007 Qualifying Finals from a Perth bar. The ensuing match induced a roller-coaster of emotions, raising the venue’s noise to a crescendo as the final minutes ticked down.
Almanac Poetry (in the time of COVID): (Uncle) Bob Cullen
August 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kieran Dempsey is dreaming of normal life and reveals the things that matter to his subconscious: an uncle, a vist to the pub, an evening session of Test cricket.
Almanac Pub Review: The Exeter, Semaphore
August 30, 2020 by 17 Comments
Mickey Randall heads to the Exeter in Semaphore (in Adelaide) and recalls canned peas and canned corn and bachelorhood.
Almanac Footy History: The first moving images of VFL football
August 30, 2020 by 4 Comments
This is the earliest surviving film of VFL footy – from the 1909 Grand Final between Carlton and South Melbourne.
FEARLESS 2020 Round 13: Sir Pastor Doug Nicholls Round…a chance for coming together
August 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Some Fearless code – but it’s easy enough to crack – as he looks back on Round 13.
Almanac Snooker: A celebration of Ronnie O’Sullivan, the cavalier world champion (again).
August 28, 2020 by 3 Comments
Peter Flynn brings us a Friday afternoon celebration of the genius of Ronnie O’Sullivan. Some terrific YouTube clips here.
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