Richmond’s three decades plus premiership drought finally ended in 2017. Let’s go back two years to revisit Jack Banister’s poignant account of that glorious day when the face of those long, often heart-breaking and challenging years, Matthew Richardson, came forward to present the premiership trophy.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Grand Final 2017: Adelaide v Richmond – It’s Us
September 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Balcony Banter: Memorable Grand Final parades
September 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
There’s been many AFL Grand Final parades over the years, Bill Hodges recounts some of the more memorable on the MCC’s Balcony Banter Blog.
Balcony Banter – Collingwood v GWS: Then the game stirred
September 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
It was quiet in the MCC Members Stand until the Pies started to kick goals. Read John Harms Balcony Banter account of the game with his host Moon.
Memoir: Dodge’s Paddock – A country lad’s reflections
September 26, 2019 by 5 Comments
Allan Barden makes his Almanac debut with lovely memoir about his Tasmanian childhood. The Dodge family paddock was the sporting and social hub for a colourful cast of characters.
Book launch: “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” by Paul Daffey (Sep 26)
September 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Join Paul Daffey for the launch of his new book, “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” tonight at the Lord Newry Hotel.
Payneham Norwood Union grab the holy grail: by Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood
September 26, 2019 by 12 Comments
Payneham Norwood Union have taken out the SAAFL Division 1 Grand Final in a fluctuating contest with Prince Alfred OC. Rulebook Ashwood was on the scene to report.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Preliminary Finals and NRLW Round 3: Simplicity and Complexity
September 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Our NRL and NRLW Grand Finalists will be decided this weekend. It’s all pretty straightforward in the NRL but the NRLW situation throws up the possibility of several different outcomes. Ian Hauser explains how it works.
Balcony Banter Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: A perfect night at the ‘G
September 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Though it wasn’t Geelong’s night, Alan Rose was still moved to pay artistic tribute to Mark Blicavs
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Preliminary Final
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
A disappointed Cam Hooke keeps it brief for his season finale.
SANFL Grand Final: Our Grand Final
September 25, 2019 by 19 Comments
Mickey Randall and his lads watched Glenelg salute in the SANFL Grand Final. Even the trauma of the Popcorn Chicken Incident couldn’t spoil the fun.
Preliminary Final: Haiku Bob – losing it
September 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob is feeling the Collingwood loss.
Evolution of a Monaros fan
September 25, 2019 by 8 Comments
How did Earl O’Neill come to barrack for the Monaros? [That would be the GWS Giants – Ed]
SA Country Footy Wrap – Grand Final glory
September 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Peter Argent provides a comprehensive wrap-up of country league Grand Final results across South Australia.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Arrogance doesn’t blight an absorbing contest
September 25, 2019 by 3 Comments
The pre-match cockiness of his fellow Magpie supporters gave Sean Mortell a bad feeling. The game reinforced it, despite the frantic conclusion.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: A view from Vienna
September 25, 2019 by 5 Comments
Watching from an Irish pub in Vienna, Joe De Petro saw the Tigers overcome the Cats, as he overcame the “Unknown Error”quarter.
Balcony Banter Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: The Battle of Future Generations
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Cat man Marcus Abbott is fighting a Tiger onslaught to keep his children’s’ allegiances with the hoops.
Grand Final 2019: Another small miracle?
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Tiger man Dan Hoban rates the Tigers’ chances on Saturday.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Grand Final 2009: A surreal premiership
September 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
Ten years ago Geelong took out the 2009 AFL Premiership, and to all concerned it was quite surreal reported Don Walters! Check out another Footy Almanac Flashback and find out why.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Floreat Pica Society Report by Frank Taylor
September 24, 2019 by 3 Comments
Frank Taylor reports for the Floreat Pica Society, explaining how, in a scrappy preliminary final, it took a five-goal deficit to snap the Pies into action. At which point Frank put his pen and paper away because he was too busy yelling and screaming.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Reasons to believe
September 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Ian Latham reviews Collingwood’s loss against the Giants in their preliminary final acknowledging that GWS now have a real team.
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