Paul Kenny is a trainer/breeder in England.
Talking to Archie Roach about Sir Doug Nicholls
August 19, 2020 by 10 Comments
With Indigenous Round now renamed in honour of Sir Doug Nicholls, we revisit this 2016 piece from Michael Sexton, as he chats with Archie Roach about Sir Doug’s impact upon aboriginal people.
Almanac Football – Round 11/12 Carey-Bunton Medal: Tomahawk propels into contention
August 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Tom Hawkins makes a move in the chase for the Carey-Bunton Medal. (Thanks to Rod Gillett for the update – Ed).
FEARLESS 2020 Round 11: These four-day breaks will really test playing stocks at all clubs!
August 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
To reflect the altered reality of the 2020 season, Fearless has started to identify clubs by their hub location. It puts a different slant on his Round 11 report, which may well have already eluded your memory in the rush that was the “Festival of Footy”.
1966 and all that: Second Semi-final – Collingwood v St. Kilda: ‘Pies through to Premiership decider
August 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
The Saints lose by 10 points to the Pies in the 1966 Second Semi Final. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s premiership year.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Essendon v Richmond: Legends struggle to say bye
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Round 21, 2007. James Hird and Kevin Sheedy’s final games in Melbourne. Over 85,000 flocked to the ‘G – Paul Daffey has the report on a final home contest for two Essendon heroes.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Geelong v Port Adelaide: Drama at Kardinia
August 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
In hindsight, it was one of the games of 2007. John Harms knew he was witnessing something special when a Grand Final preview went down to the wire.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: Inaccurate Buddy and hot Hodgey
August 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
David Goodwin enjoyed the finer parts of a footy marathon on TV in Singapore. When the Hawks broke away from wayward beginnings to post a strong win, David began to wonder what 2007 had in store for Hawthorn.
Almanac Footy Comment: Reconnecting without contact
August 18, 2020 by 15 Comments
When the pandemic walls started to close in and the AFL hit the decks in the attempt to salvage the season, Dips thought the whole experiment might be a fool’s errand. With time, he now confesses that the physically-distant competition has allowed him the peace and space to reconnect with his team [Marvellous – Ed.]
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: 19th Sydney Derby
August 18, 2020 by 3 Comments
Keiran Croker likes what he is seeing as the Swan rebuild their list and play younger players. And of course, Keiran was excited by the Swans great win over GWS in the ‘Sydney Derby’ in their Round12 match.
Almanac Wine: Tasting the new Penfolds releases
August 18, 2020 by 13 Comments
Ian Hauser was lucky enough to jag the last place at his local Dan Murphys’ tasting of the new vintage Penfolds releases. (Lucky bugger!) Here’s what he thought.
Round 10,11,12 – Saints’ two wins and one loss: I am happy but have difficulty in feeling comfortable
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi catches up with his reviews of St Kilda’s matches from the past three games in Rounds 10 to 12.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Fremantle v Melbourne: Giving a season a chance
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Dockers had to win to save a spiralling 2007 campaign, and Les Everett cast his eyes out west to see if Fremantle could respond against Melbourne.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Adelaide v Brisbane: A near-perfect play amidst a sloppy display
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Not even a wonderful passage of play could excite John Kingsmill, who was left wondering what was next for two clubs just outside the eight in the latter stages of 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Collingwood v Sydney: Nathan returns on a black and white night
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Collingwood’s beloved Nathan Buckley finally came back into the side in 2007, and it gave Cameron Noakes a night to forget.
Round 13 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, When and Where?
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, when and where your footy team is playing Round 13.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 14 wrap: Upsets, nail-biters and even a possible biter!
August 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With action aplenty both on and off the field, Liam Hauser brings us up to date following the NRL’s Round 14.
Almanac Rugby League: Cumbria calling
August 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Haney, our Cumbria-based rugby league correspondent, tells us a bit more about the game in the north of England and shares his thoughts on the Australian situation.
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