Greejoh contextualises Richmond’s smashing of Brisbane with the performance of Lions elsewhere. The ‘whole team’ were Richmond’s best, while, Brisbane, well, they just played like the bottom team.
When a player outscores a team
April 15, 2018 by 15 Comments
Prompted by Dustin Martin’s and Ben Brown’s outscoring of their opposing teams, Glen remembers some VFL games in which other players outscored teams. He is looking for other examples – perhaps from other leagues.
Almanac Soccer: John Lambie, Scottish Football Hero
April 14, 2018 by 3 Comments
Neil Drysdale pays tribute to John Lambie, one of Scottish football’s most mercurial and charismatic characters from the 1970s to the 1990s, who passed away this week. [Super piece about a classic much-loved character – JTH]
Fitzroy are still going strong
April 13, 2018 by 12 Comments
Mandy’s dad lives in a dementia wing of a nursing home that he calls a “memory support wing”. In his head, Fitzroy is still running around smashing all in their wake, with all their superstars still safely in the fold, living out their proud history, makes his daughter very happy. She recalls fondly some of those memories of her dad and the footy, when the Roys were still going strong!
They’re a weird mob: a South Australian attends the 1950 VFL Grand Final
April 13, 2018 by 8 Comments
What was it like for a South Australian spectator to experience Victorian footy for the first time in 1950? L.T.A. Good with a proto-Footy Almanac report
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: When a skyline of cranes is no match for tenderness, beauty and (another) Buddy moment
April 13, 2018 by 7 Comments
Is Mathilde de Hauteclocque over Sydney? Not the Swans, just the city? Jump inside her mind as she thinks her way through her night at the footy and is lifted by an Ukrainian educator and O’Reilly James’s view of that Buddy goal. [Yep! – JTH]
Bob Murphy’s Take On That Tackle
April 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
Neil is full of admiration for his Bulldogs, especially Bob Murphy, and Bob’s view of that tackle.
Book Extract – “As the Twig is Bent” by Norman Weaver. Part 2: Woosang
April 13, 2018 by 3 Comments
Another great extract from Norman Weaver’s book on growing up in Northern Victoria during the inter- and post-War years, “As the Twig is Bent”. Part 2
All your Round 4 Footy tips, racing tips, and some thoughts about the Tribunal
April 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All the footy and racing tips you need, and more from Sal to help you select your winners this weekend.
VAFA Premier C – The CYs Preview: Round 2
April 13, 2018 by 1 Comment
In Ammos C Grade, Williamstown CYMS travel to Old Ivanhoe in an important test. Meantime, Smokie reminisces about an old boss.
Round 4 Preview – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Do the Bombers have the Power to switch on?
April 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Can the Bombers switch on against the Power on Sunday? Col certainly hopes so!
A Voice from the Stands: A nod from the Footy Gods
April 12, 2018 by 4 Comments
Kirby Fenwick reminisces the AFLW Grand Final and thanks the Footy Gods that the Year of the Dog delivered the silverware to the Daughters of the West in 2018.
Football and Passion: The inspiring story of Barry Anderson
April 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Passion and footy go hand in hand for Yoshi – and for all of us really, but the story of AFL Indonesia’s Development Director, Barry Anderson, got him thinking about chasing your football dreams.
Almanac Lunch – Odd Friday (April 13): With Barry Mitchell
April 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Lunch on April 13 with Barry Mitchell, who can tell a yarn about his time in footy, and may also offer some insights into a footballer who is now gaining the recognition he deserves (young Tom).
Footy Friends
April 12, 2018 by 8 Comments
Jasmine Conrad and Violet Dunn are footy friends. Here they give you a snap shot into what playing footy means to them and how excited they are for Season 2018 with the Caulfield Bears.
The 2018 Grantland Rice Cup
April 12, 2018 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill on newspapers, websites and sports journalism, plus his thoughts on the upcoming Round of AFL matches.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Reed’s uncomfortable Augusta glory
April 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal with a thorough wrap of The Masters won by Patrick Reed.
Round 3 – Richmond v Hawthorn: In Town Versus Not a Fairy Tale
April 12, 2018 by 7 Comments
A livewire debuts, the sun is out and the beer is cold in the members. Another win safely in the bank for Joe De Petro’s Tigers.
Almanac Lifestyle: The high price of living for the 21st century urban woman
April 11, 2018 by 14 Comments
Kate Birrell ponders privacy policies, then pays the price for procrastination when Jamie the P.T. phones. Luscious lemon tarts and coffee with a friend at a Chaddy roastery give way to the call to be ‘fitter, faster and fabulous’!
Round 3 – West Coast v Geelong: Fifteen minutes of agony and nowhere to hide
April 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
Almanac newcomer SweetGeee tosses and turns, wanting to avoid those last fifteen minutes as the Cats take on the Eagles. But the replay doesn’t lie – hopes of a sweet dream remain a nightmare.
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