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.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: One team sprints, another stumbles
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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
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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
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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.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 review, Round 13 preview
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It was a dark night for the Pies, but Cam Hooke is always hopeful. Check out his review of the horror game and his preview of the upcoming do-or-die clash against the Roos.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Years of black and white, all with a pen in hand
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After a wedding and a wonderful honeymoon, Danielle Hakim is back writing about her beloved Pies. Her first piece tries to find the positives buried amidst a disappointing loss to Melbourne.
Round 12 – North Melbourne v Brisbane: A shinboner by any other name is still noble in defeat
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North Melbourne may not be the same as the shinboners of old, but their fighting spirit yesterday was enough to give Brisbane a shake. Shane Reid casts his eye over a tight game characterised by points and frustration.
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: If that’s what we can expect in the near future, I’ll be one very happy Jan!
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Jan Courtin is a great believer in her beloved Swans, and against the odds they did not let her down smashing GWS for a big win in their Round 12 match.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: Kicking the Can, and Caulfield tips
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Need a tip for the footy and races this weekend? Sal Ciardulli previews Round 12 games, and the races at Caulfield with all his tips.
Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Hope springs eternal! (Floreat Pica Society)
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Mark Mullins presents The Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s Round 11 win against Adelaide.
Almanac Life: ’30 for 30′ – Who’d make the Aussie cut?
Instead of watching the news on TV, Smokie Dawson is now watching American sports themed shows on ’30 for 30′. He wonders which Aussie sporting greats would make the cut on an Aussie version of the show.