Yoshi catches up with his reviews of St Kilda’s matches from the past three games in Rounds 10 to 12.
Round 10,11,12 – Saints’ two wins and one loss: I am happy but have difficulty in feeling comfortable
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Fremantle v Melbourne: Giving a season a chance
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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
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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?
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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!
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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
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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.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: One team sprints, another stumbles
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Have the wheels fallen off at Collingwood? Sean Mortell saw not so much parallels as perpendiculars to the 2018 Queen’s Birthday demolition job and hopes to see more black and white dash and dare in the future.
Sir Doug Nicholls Round: Who is Doug Nicholls?
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AFL Round 10 has been named after Sir Doug Nicholls. Learn more about this great and inspirational man in this article.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Bring on 2021 (Floreat Pica Society)
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Not much went right for the Pies against the Dees; Tony Scully wasn’t expecting this pre-game and has his sights firmly set on the future.
Round 12 – St. Kilda v Essendon: Saints defuse Bombers on a sunny Sunday
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The way the 2020 AFL season has played out, teams are showing evident signs of fatigue after following tightly-contested games with a short break; Braham Dabscheck’s Saints reinforced this with their dominant performance over a lacklustre Essendon.
That’s ok – we’re invisible
August 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
On the surface, they’re hard to miss: purple jumpers, the old heave ho, over 50,000 members…but for Les Everett, the Fremantle Dockers are the AFL’s invisible side when it comes to a whole range of measures.
Who should stay and who should go? A reflection on Robbo’s list of 23 uncontracted Kangaroos
August 17, 2020 by 4 Comments
After reading Mark Robinson’s take on North Melbourne’s playing list, Philip Mendes and Lucas Lewit-Mendes responded with a more accepting evaluation of the 23 Kangaroos facing contract negotiations at the end of this season.
Evading Father Time: Kade Simpson and Jimmy Anderson
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Shane Thomas reflects on the sense of comfort in this trying time, borne of watching two sporting greats who continue to duck and weave around the grips of Father Time: Jimmy Anderson and Kade Simpson.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Carlton v North Melbourne: Archer takes out the Blues
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Rob Clarkson was guiltily down in Tasmania while Roos legend Glenn Archer broke the games record for his club in 2007. But he still enjoyed their resounding win against an underwhelming Carlton.
Round 12 – Fremantle v Carlton: A lasting love for Jack Newnes
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The game might not have featured his beloved St Kilda, but Yoshi had his eye on former Saint Jack Newnes as the Blues won a thriller over the favoured Freo.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – St Kilda v West Coast: No Judd, no worries
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It’s crunch time for the Saints in their 2007 season. Richard Arrowsmith watched on as they scrappily tried to push past the ominous Eagles.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 20
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Before reading up on one of the better rounds of footy, take a look at the AFL 2007 ladder after Round 20.
Almanac Teams: An African Australian AFL Team
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Damian Balassone has been researching a team made up of African Australian footballers who have played at least one AFL game. It’s an exciting combination.
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