Yoshi faces challenges in his support for his beloved Saints as they hit a road bump in Fremantle. Life generally is also a challenge but he must keep strong in both cases.
Round 3 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Only Staying Positive is the Key for Footy
April 11, 2019 by 4 Comments
‘The wiry, tough and talented Neville Pollard….’ by KB Hill
April 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
‘There’s always conjecture about whether this bloke or that would have played League footy. Sometimes it boils down to being at the right club at the right time. But I think Neville would have given it a really good shot.’ KB Hill favours us with the story of ‘the wiry, tough and talented Neville Pollard.
Almanac Music: Interview with Jack Poulson from Vic Park
April 10, 2019 by 9 Comments
Luke Reynolds caught up with Vic Park frontman Jack Poulson to talk about the new single “I Could Really Use Your Love” and all things Collingwood.
Footy History: The Early Days of the VFL Players’ Association
April 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck’s comprehensive analysis of the current state of AFLW pay negotiations has attracted considerable interest over the last couple of days. Braham brings extensive experience to this subject. This early paper of his dates from the 1970’s, and has been previously published at the Footy Almanac. It is an examination of the founding days of what was then the VFLPA.
Alamanac Event: “More of the Kangaroo” book launch is timely
April 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Do we call it the Lachie Neale Effect? If so, how do we account for the Suns? However you attribute it, Queensland footy has enjoyed its most promising start to an AFL season in many years. Which makes this Almanac event most timely.
Balcony Banter Round 3 – Hawthorn v North Melbourne: Roos remain winless, MCG remains timeless
April 10, 2019 by 2 Comments
Almanacker Darren ‘Smokie” Dawson had no trouble finding his sweet spot to view this game. He just wishes he could say the same for his Roos. But a day at the MCG always has its compensations.
Round 3 2009 – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: The Joy of Betting Against Your Own Team
April 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
Ten years ago in Round 3, 2009 North Melbourne and Hawthorn clashed as they did Round 3, 2019. This reprised game report by Tim Ivins highlights the crushing defeat the Roos suffered at the hands of the Hawks.
Almanac Art: Geelong v University -1909 VFL season
April 10, 2019 by 4 Comments
Darren Williams revisits the 1909 VFL season in words and images. On this day, University and Geelong met in a surprisingly spiteful affair.
Round 3 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: The View from the Royal Derby
April 9, 2019 by 3 Comments
Phil Hill now bases himself at The Royal Derby pub to watch the Brisbane Lions play. With like minded supporters, he was impressed by what he saw against the Power.
The Wages Deal For The AFLW: 2019 to 2022
April 9, 2019 by 4 Comments
Braham Dabscheck examines and presents his thoughts about the AFLW player payments issue for the forthcoming seasons.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 3 wrap, Round 4 view
April 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke presents his weekly harvest of links, views and news on the efforts of his Collingwood Football Club.
VAFA Premier B, Round 2 – Fitzroy Football Club: Lunch, Flags and Game
April 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
Fitzroy Football Club unfurl two premiership flags this Saturday at the Brunswick Oval. Join them for lunch, celebrate the flags then watch the Roy Boys take on Uni Blacks for the first time in their modern history.
Round 3 – Collingwood v West Coast: Too close to home
April 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
The night of April 6th was full of trepidation for Collingwood supporters as they entered the MCG, took their seats at the local pub or parked themselves on the couch at home, waiting for the match to begin against the West Coast Eagles. This was their chance for redemption.
VAFA Premier B, Round 1 – Old Scotch v Fitzroy: The pain begins
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill on the Golden Orb spider, old girlfriends and newly-promoted Fitzroy’s Round 1 meeting with Premier B heavyweight Old Scotch. [And a call to get down the Brunswick Street Oval on Saturday – Ed].
“Not Bad Thanks” by Graeme Willingham: So, who is Graeme Willingham?
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac has featured extracts from Graeme Willingham’s new book, “Not Bad Thanks” over the past week or so, but little have we heard about the author himself and his background. All is revealed above.
Round 4 – Who will win?: Heads or tails?
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 of the AFL season has some cracking games this week. Tipsters will require a coin for selections this week!
Round 3 – Collingwood v West Coast: Too many similarities (Floreat Pica Society)
April 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
Floreat Pica Society correspondent Dave Nadel knows the difference between a “replay” and a “rematch.” But events on Saturday night blurred that difference somewhat.
Almanac Rugby League – ‘Interesting season unfolding’
April 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘Interesting season unfolding’ says Harms with respect to the AFL season. The same can be said about the NRL after four rounds. Here’s why.
VFL Round 1: Williamstown v Port Melbourne – Rekindling old rivalries in the sunset
April 8, 2019 by 11 Comments
It’s been a few years since Glen! has seen Port Melbourne in the VFA/VFL; he made a return to watch on as Williamstown played picturesque host to a contest between two doyens of the Victorian game in Round 1.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney: Favourite Sons
April 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Joe Moore has been lucky enough to have not one but two “favourite sons” with the recent arrival of George to his family. Prodigal performances from his Swans have been lacking in recent weeks, but with a victory over Carlton getting 2019 back on track, he is reminded of past favourite sons of the Bloods.
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