Peter Baulderstone on the Grand Final. For the faitfhful – of all faiths.
Is there hope for Malthouse?
September 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
One of our contributors to The Women’s Footy Almanac, Dave H, works his way through the debate around Mick Malthouse’s comments about women’s footy and the way Moana Hope responded to them.
Grand Final 2018: Y’all did the game proud
September 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill loved the Grand Final. Football was the winner. He spotted a moment that gave him a hint of what was to come.
Almanac Music (and AFL premierships): ‘Eagle Rock’ and the origin of The Down Trou
September 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Given the West Coast’s victory, we’re thinking the state of WA should celebrate with a choreographed and coordinated Down Trou. Or a whole year of it – every time the opening riff is heard. This is something about its elusive origins written by an ardent Pies fan Lord Malcaster:
The Down Trou has become world famous. Lord Mulcaster remembers its Union College origins. He was reminded of those grand days recently when he was at a Union College re-Union Ball at City Hall in Brisbane. When that riff plays, there is only one thing to do…
Grand Final Preview 2018: The biggest stage
September 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
Miro Saunders thinks West Coast face the bigger challenges in coming to hostile territory. He previews the Grand Final here. [Welcome Miro – JTH]
Grand Finally – It’s East v West
September 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal wishes us all a Happy Grand Final Day and offers us his take on the clash between the Occidentals and the Orientals. At what point will the ‘rotund woman warble’? Throw in a horse race or three and it’s a big weekend for the punters.
Kicking MS to the curb in Masters Women’s Footy: Kyllie Garrett’s story
September 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kyllie Masters sent Yvette Wroby her AFL Masters women’s footy story. Kyllie and the Vic Metro Masters are off to Coff’s Harbour for a Sunday tournament. Kyllie’s fundraising effort for MS is close to home.
Is there anybody out there?
September 28, 2018 by 6 Comments
Apparently the People’s Republic of Victoria sealed its borders today. There’s very little coming out of there. The calm before the storm? Which Storm?
Almanac Rugby League – What is wrong with rugby league?
September 28, 2018 by 1 Comment
The 2018 NRL finals series has featured a deliberate effort by tacklers, usually in masses of up to four, to force the ball carrier to lose possession by fair means or foul. It’s been labelled ‘contested possession’. Elsewhere it has been argued that this practice is a blight on the game because it is both ugly and, in its adjudication, subjective. Let’s revisit Jim Young’s late August harangue about the contest for possession in rugby league to see if this emerging trend in play might just be a pathway to a fresh look at how the code is played.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL and NRLW Grand Final previews
September 28, 2018 by 1 Comment
The last day in September – NRL and NRLW Grand Final Day! Injuries, possible suspensions, mind games, extended benches – it’s all there as we head for the biggest day of the year. Here’s our preview.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 5: Zen magpies and the game as a fail state.
September 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
David Stiff considers the fail state which may have a place in the 2018 AFL Grand Final.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Tiger Woods a winner again, Ryder Cup heads to France
September 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s Ryder Cup weekend and the Tiger’s on the prowl
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – The Year of the Magpie: The Grand Final 2018
September 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
For all members of the true believers family, Cam Hooke wishes you well for the Grand Final. Play like last week and the Premiership is there for the taking.
The True Believers True Believer
September 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
“…Black and White, in my veins, and I desperate now for another Premiership, Desire is the Holy Grail, The Silver Cup from which to drink victory…” Channelling Shakespeare, Jo Hogan expresses the thoughts of all true believers.
Collingwood dreaming 2018: When the war is over
September 27, 2018 by 25 Comments
In his second Collingwood dreaming of 2018, David Wilson wonders about connection and luck; about chance and the stories we tell ourselves. And is grateful.
Grand Final Preview – West Coast v Collingwood: Looking Forward Looking Back
September 27, 2018 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone finds reasons for his dream of an Eagles Grand Final win. And his soggy Saturday Collingwood nightmares. [A lot of analysis and some very nice lines like: “It takes a village to raise a flag.” JTH]
Richmond – 18 Months in Review: A Fruitful Journey
September 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
Dr Cruel relives the past 18 months as a Tiger supporter. He looks forward to 2019.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Adelaide Crows (1st)
September 27, 2018 by 11 Comments
This Crows 1998 list was meant to herald a decades long domination of footy. It was fun while it lasted.
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