Hamish Townsend has been a passionate Geelong fan of his life. He assesses the Cats performance against Collingwood at the MCG on Friday night. [Love the Warhol reference, among others – Ed]
Round 1 – Collingwood v Geelong: Giggles and fumbles
March 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell is selling Footy Records to help get through uni – and when the job is done he’s straight into the MCG to watch his beloved Pies. Here’s his story of the night.
Sarah’s Big Swim – Part 2: Australia is hot
March 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sarah Wapling continues to train for Sarah’s Big Swim. This is the traditional Equino report outlining what she has done over the past four weeks or so.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: A Saturday of upsets…sadly continues.
March 24, 2019 by 3 Comments
“What is this season?” asks Caspar McLeod as 2019 gets off to a crazy start with favoured teams going down around the country.
AFLW Preliminary Finals: Crunch time!
March 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Penultimate games of the AFLW 2019 season 2019 so who will go onto play in the Grand Final? Two cracking games will decide the outcome.
AFLW Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: Rising Blues defeat the never give up Bulldogs
March 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi farewells the Western Bulldogs AFLW team in their Round 7 match against the winning Blues. Next year, Yoshi’s Saints will be in the competition.
Pub Review: Sir John Franklin, Kapunda
March 23, 2019 by 10 Comments
Mickey Randall reviews in his inimitable style, that grand old pub, the Sir John Franklin Hotel in Kapunda.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Geelong: What a cracker of a game!
March 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
In a cracking game, Geelong win a hard fought battle against the Pies in their Round 1 match at MCG on Friday night.
Osaka Dingoes hosting Aussie Night on Saturday April 13
March 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
Yoshi keeps the flag flying for Aussie Rules Footy in Japan.
Teacher, Preacher – Tom Atkins: Round 1 Hope
March 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
After an emotional week, Anna Pavlou finds inspiration in the journey of Geelong debutant, Tom Atkins, to help her realise things are not always as bad as they may seem.
Season Preview – Are the Swans good enough to be in the mix this year?
March 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
Craig Dodson can’t wait for his beloved Swans to hit the ground running for another season of AFL. He’s over all the summer stuff and is philosophical about what the season may hold for his Swans.
Sydney Swans Season Preview 2019 – Misunderstood
March 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
Joe Moore analyses the prospects for the Sydney Swans in the 2019 AFL Season. Will they be up there once again as a top side or are they on the slide?
Footy Poetry: The new season
March 22, 2019 by
The footy season ahead considered in rhyme, we’ll soon find out in a matter of time! Kickittotim bounces the ball.
Sal’s Round 1 Preview: Go Blues, Blue and Blue
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli is an institution here at the Almanac and he’s back for Round 1 with his thoughts on the matches, his anticipated ladder at the end of Round 23, and a look at the Moonee Valley Friday meeting and the Saturday races featuring the Golden Slipper, Winx and some other tough events (made tougher by Sydney’s Autumn weather).
Australian Football – a spy reports
March 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac has been funnelled a top secret missive from the International Spy Service. Delete after reading!
Almanac (NTFL) Football: Nightcliff Tigers Break 54 year Premiership Drought
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After no cigars for 54 years, the Nightcliff Tigers finally taste glory and the cigars, by winning the NTFL Premiership in a tightly contested game against the reigning premiers. Tony Pony reports.
Almanac Comment: Hashtag Call the Cops
March 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
Verity Sanders responds to the so-called Tayla Harris issue with very clear direction on the gravity of what transpired and the much-needed role of the law in dealing with a situation in which a citizen has been abused.
Tim Ginever: South Australian Football Royalty
March 21, 2019 by 44 Comments
The latest South Australian legend to be given the Rulebook treatment is former Port Adelaide Magpies captain, coach and seven time premiership star Tim Ginever.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Rory’s Players and more Italian triumphs
March 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal updates all the golfing news in his latest wrap from the world of golf.
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