Yvette Wroby is back at the Saints heartland of Moorabbin, on the field with the welcoming cheer squad, and on the radio talking about her experience. If her ego and desire don’t get in the way, she has a great time at the footy. (You just knew Yvette would be there early – Ed).
AFLW Round 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: It’s all about the base, Moorabbin and the Saints women
February 12, 2020 by 8 Comments
A view of Australia from fine leg – Game 10: Royal Park Brunswick Cricket Club
February 12, 2020 by 8 Comments
The Footy Almanac congratulates Craig Dodson on completing his ten match cricket odyssey to raise funds for the Gotcha4Life charity.
AFLW Round 1 – GWS v Gold Coast: I’ve Seen Fire and I’ve Seen Rain
February 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
The footy returned to Blacktown and it brought the rain with it. In spades. Giants diehard Michael Shillito wouldn’t have missed it for quids.
Almanac Baseball: Aces Win Claxton Shield
February 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Melbourne Aces win the best of three decider to take home the Claxton Shield in this season’s Australian Baseball League Championship as Brian the Ruminator reports.
Brexit, and Slovakian handball players: EU impacts on UK cricket and ‘Kolpak’ agreements
February 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
With Brexit in place the flow on effects in sport in the UK will soon be felt. Sean Mortell explains the ramifications in his enlightening story.
AFLW Round 1 – Collingwood v West Coast Eagles (Haiku Bob): A blaze of sunshine
February 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
A summer’s day, women’s footy, first match of the season, gloriously captured as only Haiku Bob can.
AFLW Round 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Old Ground, New Life
February 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
Kate Birrell captures the atmosphere of the Round 1 AFLW match, St Kilda v Bulldogs, in her inimitable style through both print and image.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Ignition
February 10, 2020 by 7 Comments
In Ben Kirkby’s latest column the writers make a pact.
“Backlift!” an ode to the Prince who strode onto Junction Oval for the best of causes
February 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
Some of the old VFL grounds played host to spirited contests with plenty of goodwill in the stands this weekend, but only the Junction Oval featured cricket and pleasingly for those who loved watching his peerless strokes, the Prince of Port of Spain himself, Brian Lara.
AFLW Round 1 – Collingwood v West Coast: Eagles flying higher than ever before
February 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
Cathi Johnston felt a sense of mild confusion when she put on her Eagles gear in the middle of summer – it didn’t last long as the sense of occasion and camaraderie with fellow West Coast fans took over for their first game in the big league, hosted by a strong and experienced Collingwood (who took the chocolates).
AFLW Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Blues too seasoned for raw Tigers
February 10, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Blues were too slick for the Tigers in the AFLW season opener. But John Butler wonders why there was no ”Unleash the Geish” merch?
AFLW Round 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Doggies demonstrate experience in front of the newcomer Saints
February 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Yoshi (our Japanese correspondent) is a true Sainter and here he tells us of the special moment when footy returned to Moorabbin and the St Kilda side played its first AFLW match. He watched from a Starbucks not far from the famous Heian Shrine in Kyoto. [Heartfelt – Ed.]
AFLW Round 1 – Collingwood v West Coast: Waking the ghosts of Collingwood Flat
February 9, 2020 by 14 Comments
Victoria Park on the Collingwood Flat is a place of Collingwood memory. David Wilson felt that the ghosts were awoken in AFLW Round 1.
AFLW Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Blues come away with a mature opening win in Richmond’s valiant debut
February 8, 2020 by 3 Comments
In the opening game of the AFLW season, Carlton were too good for a gallant Richmond side making its debut. Sean Mortell reports.
AFLW: An unauthorized season primer (Part 2)
February 7, 2020 by 4 Comments
In the second part of his AFLW4 preview, John Butler looks at the competing clubs.
Almanac Footy Teams: A side from behind The Iron Curtain
February 7, 2020 by 7 Comments
Glen! has picked a side of footballers whose parents come from countries behind Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’.
AFLW Season 2020 – Round 1: Fixture
February 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
The AFLW 2020 season kicks off this weekend, and it should be a ripper! Check out the Round 1 fixture, and also the details for joining the Footy Almanac AFLW 2020 Tipping Comp.
AFLW4: An unauthorized season primer (Part 1)
February 6, 2020 by 13 Comments
For those who may not have been keeping up, John Butler gets you up to speed for the AFLW season. (Opinions are his, definitely not the AFL’s -Ed).
AFLW Season 2017 – Round 1 Revisited
February 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
AFLW begins again on Friday night. As a way to get you in the mood, you might like to revisit how the Footy Almanac covered the competition’s opening round back in 2017.
Join the club: become an Almanac member for 2021
February 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
As we gear up for the start of footy season, it’s time to consider becoming an Almanac member. Or you might like to become a patron, or a sponsor/advertiser.
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