The Footy Almanac

The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 17

July 28, 2020 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

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

July 28, 2020 by John Harms Leave a Comment

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

July 28, 2020 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

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

July 28, 2020 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

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

July 28, 2020 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

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 floreat pica society 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

July 27, 2020 by Yoshi 7 Comments

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 Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood 35 Comments

Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood profiles Neil Balme – legendary footballer, coach and manager across multiple states and clubs.

1981 Revisited – Round 17: ‘Bad Habits’

July 27, 2020 by Stainless 9 Comments

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!

July 27, 2020 by Les Everett 1 Comment

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

July 27, 2020 by Andrew Starkie 5 Comments

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

July 27, 2020 by Peter_B 9 Comments

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 Gigs 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

July 27, 2020 by Braham Dabscheck 1 Comment

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.

Round 9 – Scores and Reports

July 27, 2020 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Round 9 2020 Scores and Reports.

Everyday Obituaries: Onya Pal – a tribute to Kelvin Reynolds

July 26, 2020 by Luke Reynolds 27 Comments

Luke Reynolds pays tribute to his grandfather Kelvin on what would have been his 90th birthday.

Round 8 – Sydney v Hawthorn: One of those Saturdays

July 26, 2020 by jan courtin 11 Comments

Jan Courtin is restless. It’s the nature of her universe at the moment – and The Universe generally. She listens to music. And she watches her Swans. Both are uplifting.