With Collingwood in the Grand Final, Katie Purvis finds herself battling nature, nurture and no small amount of envy.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Finals, Week Two & Three
September 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Monaros’ loss had Earl O’Neill feeling a bit down. Never fear, he’s back in gear, with a recap of the last two weekends, plus an early tip for the Grand Final.
Almanac Teams: The Unluckiest Magpies
September 26, 2018 by 20 Comments
Collingwood is in another Grand Final. This is a prospect which fills any knowing Magpie with equal parts anticipation and dread. Phil Dimitriadis taps into his well of Magpie pain to look at the unlucky many who have come up short on that One Day in September.
Fearless 2018 – Finals Week 3: Two from four in a canter
September 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Here’s the Fearless view on week 3 of the AFL finals.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood: 11pm Friday night, a packed Ponsford Stand
September 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
Magpie fans just didn’t want to go home on Friday night. Sean Mortell took in the euphoric scenes.
VFLW Grand Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: They’re a happy team at Hawthorn
September 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
History was made on Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium when Hawthorn defeated the Geelong Cats by 13-points to claim the club’s first ever flag in the VFLW competition.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood: We’ll always have Paris
September 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
In front of a huge crowd at the MCG, Joe De Petro endured watching his Tigers’ back-to-back premiership dreams deflate in the hands of a dominant Collingwood side. Richmond’s 2018 season might be over but he’ll always have Paris…
Strange Game in a Strange Land
September 25, 2018 by 6 Comments
Poet Damian Balassone delivers us another beautiful footy poem.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Western Bulldogs (3rd)
September 25, 2018 by 9 Comments
Did the Bulldogs’ 2016 flag start from this 1998 list? Even if it didn’t, tell us what these fellas have been up to since.
Subiaco unbeaten WAFL premiers by Les Everett
September 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
To challenge the unbeaten Subiaco in the 2018 WAFL grand final West Perth needed to “bring something”, to start strongly… and they did. But it wasn’t enough. Les Everett presents his report.
Bizarre Brownlow competition for the astute observer – win a prize
September 24, 2018 by 15 Comments
Here’s a novel Brownlow competition. Add your entry.
The Cape of Bravado- Preliminary Final: Collingwood v Richmond, Friday 21 September, MCG
September 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
For Stainless, 2018 was there for Richmond’s taking and they blew it. He can handle being beaten fair and square, but to watch the Magpies and the Eagles fighting for the cup this Saturday, the magnitude of what The Tigers have thrown away will hit him home very hard.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Melbourne Demons (4th)
September 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
In: N Daniher (Coach) Up The Ladder: Melbourne.
Was there a more popular Demons list that this 1998 cohort? You tell us.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): History is real
September 24, 2018 by 6 Comments
Frank Taylor’s brilliant family story about his forebears’ struggles a century ago in Richmond and surrounds and how footy has always been part of it all. So this was a very meaningful match – and the result was equally immense. [Great piece – JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – The Year of the Magpie: The Grand Final.
September 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
For the last time this season, Cam Hooke casts his eye over Collingwood, and predicts a 17point victory for the Pies on Grand Final Day!
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood: USA, USA, USA
September 24, 2018 by 17 Comments
The Reynolds crew had lost their voices by the second quarter but it had been worth it – the Pies were well and truly in control. Luke is still recovering.
Talents and skills needing to stir and blossom
September 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
Yoshi has just read The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 and discovers many thought provoking and positive stories about football as well as life.
2018 Swisse Wellness VFL Women’s #LovetheGame Grand Final: Hawthorn v Geelong
September 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Footy Almanac stalwart Dips O’Donnell is a proud man as his daughter Clare is a victorious member of Hawthorn’s VFLW Premiership team which defeated the Geelong Cats. You can see the replay of the game here (Link to VFLW’s video).
Almanac Rugby League – Queensland Cup Grand Final: Redcliffe Dolphins def. Easts Tigers 36-22
September 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
The mighty Redcliffe Dolphins won their first Queensland Cup title for 12 years when the defeated Easts Tigers at Lang Park. Here’s a view from the lounge chair.
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