Adam Haase reveals his intriguing connection to Rod McGregor, Carlton footballer, who is considered one of the greats of the club during the early 20th Century.
Round 5 – Tipsters, who will you pick this round?
April 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 5 again highlights the unpredictable nature of the AFL season. To pick 9 winners may just as easily come down to the flip of a coin!
AFL Round 4 – Sydney v Melbourne: Watching our J-Mac
April 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
Former Banyule and Marcellin player Justin McInerny made his debut for Sydney on Thursday night. Sean Mortell watched on excitingly with his Banyule teammates as J-Mac’s Swans suffered a dire defeat.
Round 4 – St. Kilda v Hawthorn: Saints’ One Percenters add up to a Perfect Score
April 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
The 2018 year from hell has become a distant memory for Braham Dabscheck, as his Saints got over a strong challenger in the Hawks to salute for a third time in four games.
Round 4 – Sydney v Melbourne: Hopeful trip to the SCG
April 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Craig Dodson and Mrs. D take their young boys on an adventure to their first game of the SCG with high hopes and reminiscing about the days of footy in 1987.
WAFL Round 2: It’s about the Demons
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Les Everett updates us on all things WAFL, with Claremont, Subiaco and Perth the early ladder leaders.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: The Rhythm That Never Ends
April 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
Saskia Schaap has written some more words on footy, this time her poem takes on the circular rhythm of footy’s universe from the smallest handball to the biggest scandal: ever the same – as it always was.
Round 4 – Geelong v GWS: The wisdom of youth
April 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
An over-confident Cookie and his young bloke (primary school age) go to Kardinia Park for the contest between their Cats and GWS. It’s an afternoon of history and memory – with sage advice from the young fella. [Super piece – Ed]
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: The “Fab Four” no more
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All was not lost when Paul announced the end of the Fab Four almost 50 years ago [“Imagine” and “Live and Let Die” still to come – Ed.] and for John Green, the sky has yet to fall on his hobbled Tigers as they pulled off a stunning upset of Port Adelaide sans stars.
When too much football is barely enough
April 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Mickey Randall really packed it in to his Saturday arvo, making time for three games of footy (and a horse race or two) in a classic case of “Too much sport being barely enough”.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 5 Wrap
April 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The gap in the NRL between top and bottom got worse this weekend. But it was a great day at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday – except for the infernal noise that supposedly passes as entertainment.
Round 4 – Essendon v Brisbane: Wow!
April 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It has been at turns a disheartening and encouraging four weeks for Caspar McLeod’s Bombers – after the second win on the trot in impressive style, he has just one word to sum up their turnaround…
Almanac Football – The 10-team WAFL kicks off
April 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
WA Almanacker correspondent, Les Everett, reports on the first round of WAFL matches played last weekend.
SANFL – The Angaston Panthers: Their history and the greats of the club
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Peter Argent looks at the history and the great players from SANFL country club, the Angaston Panthers.
Round 3 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: The 4400
April 12, 2019 by 3 Comments
Distractions here, distractions there, supporters coming out of the woodwork, Igor02 muses upon them all in his excitement watching the Brisbane Lions win their third straight match for the season.
The Disneyfication of the AFL
April 12, 2019 by 21 Comments
Australian Rules football is a grassroots sport, but the AFL’s increasing corporatisation is distancing the game from the fans writes Dr Andy Fuller from the University of Melbourne.
Thirty Metres
April 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Matt Zurbo’s back doing what he does best; writing from the heart, stories about footy and footy clubs, mates, good times, life and living, and being the best you can, all written in his own laconic style.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: extract no. 3, Playing above oneself
April 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Exceptionalism, or playing above oneself? Graeme Willingham defines his thoughts on both in this extract from his new book, “Not Bad Thanks”.
Round 4 – Previewish (again): A bit of Four Play
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tipsters, Sal’s preview of everything footy and horseracing for your consideration this weekend.
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