Sean Mortell travelled to the MCG for a traditional Saturday arvo game against Freo. Despite the disappointing result, he came away having enjoyed a thrilling finish.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Reality checks and good Saturday arvo footy
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Round 11 – Geelong v Sydney: Winter wonderland and muddy jumpers
June 3, 2019 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou transitioned from the local Power House match to home while following her beloved Cats and relishing the winter weather.
Round 11 – Essendon v Carlton: An MCG Comedy
June 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
On a day of rain of biblical proportions, Caspar McLeod also finds himself praying to the Gods of Good Grades.
Round 11 – Geelong v Sydney: The score line wasn’t that important
June 2, 2019 by 12 Comments
It was a case of what might have been for the Sydney Swans. But Jan Courtin remains positive.
“These shall not be forgotten years”: Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait. 2. Impossible Wins
May 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Continuing his occasional series on Richmond’s wilderness years, Sam Steele recalls ten Tiger wins that came against all expectations. (Some unlikely heroes emerge from these recollections – Ed)
Haiku Bob – Round 10: filled to the brim
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Haiku Bob reflects upon another Pies win, in haiku of course!
Almanac Footy History: An aboriginal game? by Roy Hay
May 31, 2019 by 13 Comments
Well known historian, Roy Hay, has recently published a book examining the history of aboriginal involvement in football since the 19th century. Roy presents an overview of his book.
Round 11 – Preview: Oops a Daisy
May 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli casts his keen eye and mind over this week’s Round 11 games.
Balcony Banter Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: Tapestry
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MCC member Joe De Petro explains why footy is such a rich tapestry to him. Read his report of the The Dreamtime Clash between Richmond and Essendon.
The Old Footy Record Part 2 – Rochester v Hastings 1952: Match report
May 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
The mystery of the Rochester v Hastings football match in October 1952 has been solved! Read all about it!
The Old Footy Record: What do you know about this match?
May 31, 2019 by 8 Comments
This must have been some match! These images of an old footy record have prompted many questions about this game. If you can provide further information about the match to The Footy Almanac it will be greatly appreciated.
Round 11 – Another round of must win games for some teams
May 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 11 of AFL footy this week is looking to be crunch time for some teams if they are to continue in the race for the Final Eight this season. Is your team still in the mix?
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Short names, big wins for Law and Na
May 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal reviews the past week in professional golf and sets up this weekend’s US Women’s Open.
Almanac TV: A brief letter of thanks to Ricky Gervais for “After Life”
May 30, 2019 by 5 Comments
E.regnans is quite taken with Ricky Gervais’ “After Life”, available on Netflix. (Warning – there is some explicit language in this piece).
Fearless’s Round 10 Review
May 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
Fearless gives his thumbnail sketch for each of the games in the Sir Doug Nicholls’ round.
Round 10 – Fremantle v Brisbane: Making A Point
May 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
“Every kid has always dreamed of hitting the post after the siren to win a match haven’t they?” PoppyPenny followed the thriller in Perth on the radio while travelling back home to Kalgoorlie.
“The knock-about journo who made his mark” by KB Hill
May 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill speaks to Phil Nolan, the Echuca lad who became a footy icon and journalism legend in both Wangaratta and Devenport.
Junior Footy: Sport in its purist form – The Macleod JFC Under 8s
May 29, 2019 by 11 Comments
Though he could do without the 6am wake up calls, and he suspects he’s not entirely in synch with modern coaching priorities, Craig Dodson doesn’t regret coaching the Macleod Under 8’s for a moment. (A piece sure to put a smile on your face – Ed).
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