For all of their effort, Carlton just couldn’t quite get over the line against Adelaide in the 2007 Indigenous Round. John Harms has the report from the Telstra Dome.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Carlton v Adelaide: Carlton’s wastefulness opens the door
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Saints or Sinners?
May 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Les Everett witnessed Fremantle begin to amend their array season. An easy Friday night win over a hampered St Kilda to start Indigenous Round gave the once-flag favourites a rare reason to cheer.
Almanac (Kicking) History: A stab in the dark – Jim Johnson and the evolution of kicking the footy
May 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
A bit of a favourite in Almanac tales from time-to-time is Jim Johnson; inventor of the ‘stab punt’. Sean Mortell fleshes out some of the details of just how Jim got his inspiration to hone and perfect the kick borne decades ago, but still on show to this day.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 8
May 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After eight rounds, this is how the ladder stands for people who are following The Footy Almanac’s coverage of the 2007 AFL season.
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 5
May 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Robyn Lloyd shares the last of her pages of old footy players’ autographs – for now.
Almanac Fandom: Tuffy Rhodes Day
May 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
A sports story with a twist from Ben Fenton-Smith. Non-fiction. Baseball. Japan. And a wonderful denouement. This incident marked the start of a beautiful friendship.
Old Autograph Books: Roger Lowrey
May 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More autographs. Some famous Geelong names from the 1960s.
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 4
May 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
More footy autographs, courtesy of Robyn Lloyd.
Almanac Obituaries: Colin Churchett
May 24, 2020 by 11 Comments
Colin Churchett, best known as a post-war Glenelg full forward, passed away in 2012. Mike Sexton paid tribute to him. (Reprised)
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 3
May 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Robyn Lloyd continues to share her treasure-trove of footy players’ autographs.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: Living Legends Day at Flemington
May 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It’s Living Legends Day at Flemington this Saturday. Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the field and made his tips. Happy punting!
Jan Courtin’s Autograph Book: Some stellar Swans
May 22, 2020 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin has dug out her old autograph book to share some famous names with Almanackers.
Almanac Footy History: Sir Doug Nicholls and a surprise (for some)
May 22, 2020 by 6 Comments
This weekend would have been Indigenous Round in the AFL. It’s named after Sir Doug Nicholls. Historian (and the ultimate footy person) Rod Gillett reminds us of Sir Doug’s story – and tells us that he’s actually eligible for a significant New South Wales side. [Beaut piece Rocket – JTH]
Super Duper
May 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
Another terrific footy poem from Damian Balassone; Super Duper, Bruce Duperouzel.
Almanac Footy History: 50 Years On – Hawthorn’s Nadir, May 1970
May 22, 2020 by 10 Comments
It’s a question that has bugged Warwick Nolan for 50 years! What on earth happened to Hawthorn in that 12 months between May 1970 and May 1971?
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