Rugby league tragic Lindsey Cuthbertson reviews Liam Hauser’s ‘State of Origin: 40 Years’, the third and latest instalment of his definitive coverage of the jewel in the code’s crown.
Round 8 – Sydney v Hawthorn: From pandemic purgatory to the Estonian Marvel
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It’s been a slow burn year for Keiran Croker’s cheer cheering of the red and the white, but a win over those great avian rivals the Hawks provided some fuel for the fire.
Almanac poetry: The sweet spot
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Vin M remembers his mum and aunty while having a kick with his cousin.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Skipper forces a draw
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John Weldon witnessed a classic Bulldogs v Saints encounter go down to the wire in 2007. Both sides featured stars, but it was one unlikely Bulldog who saved the home team from defeat.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 17
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Just like this year, the 2007 season remained tight constantly. Review the ladder before diving into the Round 18 match reports.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – Geelong v Richmond: Cats stories from afar
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A weekend away in Darwin means John Harms had to watch his ladder-leading Cats from up north in 2007. Luckily, Johnson and co were in full flight against a hapless Richmond.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Craig trumps Chocco again
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The Showdown may not have been as big in 2007 as it is now, but John Kingsmill enjoyed an upset result that derailed Port Adelaide’s premiership hopes.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: Brown turns the tables
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The Kangaroos had defied all odds in 2007 to sit second on the table heading into Round 18. But, as Andrew Stafford reports, it was Jonathan Brown who ended the Roos run with a fine performance.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – Carlton v Collingwood: Rocca saves face
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After Collingwood’s Round 17 2007 smashing at the hands of the Lions, Matt O’Connor nervously watched on as the Pies tried to rediscover form against the arch enemy.
Round 8 – West Coast v Collingwood: Debacle (Floreat Pica Society)
July 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tough game to watch for Pies fans, but Rory Adams was on hand to assess the carnage and shine a light on a few bright spots wearing black and white.
Round 7 & 8 – Saints beat SA clubs at Adelaide Oval
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Double delight for Yoshi and Saints fans all over the world as they broke their Adelaide Oval hoodoo against the Crows then followed up with a smashing of the premiership fancies Port Adelaide.
Balmey
July 27, 2020 by 35 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood profiles Neil Balme – legendary footballer, coach and manager across multiple states and clubs.
1981 Revisited – Round 17: ‘Bad Habits’
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Captain-coaches are now a thing of the past and the Tigers just can’t break through. 1981 was a different world, as Stainless eludes to in his recap of Round 17.
The WAFL’s on!
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The season’s been compressed into a “mini-season”, but at least they’re playing! Les Everett updates us after two rounds of the WAFL.
Round 8 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Correct me if I’m wrong
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The 2019 appointment of Rhyce Shaw may have looked like a lively way of rejuvenating the Roos after ten years of Brad Scott. But after Saturday’s loss to the Blues, Andrew Starkie was left questioning what was going on down at North Melbourne.
Round 8 – West Coast v Collingwood: The Marking Magnificents
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Peter Baulderstone welcomes dry weather footy in Perth where his Eagles’ pressure and marking cannibalised a feeble Collingwood.
Name that team
July 27, 2020 by 4 Comments
Have you ever wished there was a name generator to produce some wonderful footy monikers? Wish no longer, as Andrew Gigacz has found and produced some teams consisting of humorous fake players.
Round 8 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Membrey’s acrobatic goal of the century highlights a pulsating win
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St Kilda’s win on Saturday night was already impressive enough, but Braham Dabscheck was left astounded by the soccer-like genius of Tim Membrey late in the last quarter.
Everyday Obituaries: Onya Pal – a tribute to Kelvin Reynolds
July 26, 2020 by 27 Comments
Luke Reynolds pays tribute to his grandfather Kelvin on what would have been his 90th birthday.
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