The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch has become an institution. Great to see everyone – from around Australia and a few from overseas. Thanks to Lyn Campbell-Anderson for the wonderful photos.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: When it matters most
October 2, 2017 by 28 Comments
Old Dog looks at this Grand Final as a quintessential example of the one day in September. Richmond’s pressure beats the Crows’ silk. Full of emotion and action – and trademark Old Dog first principles analysis [Bloody amazing from off the TV Old Dog – JTH].
Tip the Top 8 results for Season 2017
October 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
Here are the results of the Tip the Top 8 competition.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Exiles on the Western Shore
October 2, 2017 by 5 Comments
John Green couldn’t imagine Richmond making the Grand Final in 2017, so much so he booked a holiday to WA. He watched the game with his wife at the Walpole Hotel bar and enjoyed every second of the unforgettable victory.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: To Gerard
October 2, 2017 by 6 Comments
“The hardest years, the wildest years”… Callum O’Connor dedicates 15 years of football to his Uncle Gerard, the man who has led him all the way.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Best. Day. Ever.
October 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
For Gill, this was simply the best day ever. She enjoyed every second of the Tigers amazing performance on the Grand Final day.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Overseas Correspondence
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Middle Australia sent this piece of correspondence to friends overseas. He was amongst the Richmond throng in Bay M12 as the Tiger Army belted out the theme song throughout the evening.
The danger of believing what you read
October 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
Wesley Hull looks at the AFL dynasties that have been successful since 1987 and whether the competition has evened out with the introduction of more interstate teams. This comes after Grant Thomas declared that the team with the worst list just won the AFL Premiership.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Tiger Fever in Osaka
October 2, 2017 by 3 Comments
Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi made a new bunch of friends at a pub in Coolabah as he watched the AFL Grand Final. The many Richmond supporters there were happy with the result. It gave Yoshi hope that with the Bulldogs and Richmond success, St Kilda’s drought will end soon.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Describable
October 1, 2017 by 7 Comments
Young Crow Aidan Hammond didn’t get the result he was looking for on Saturday – but reflection upon his personal Grand Final success helps him recover, as he looks to the future. His take on a disappointing afternoon for the Crows.
Grand Final Preview: This Richmond Life
October 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
Michael Allan penned this response to the Preliminary Final win. It makes interesting reading given what has transpired! [Sorry for getting this up a little late Michael – JTH]
Musings on History Part 2
October 1, 2017 by 9 Comments
Stainless Steele has lived a Tiger life, as has his family. He has written about with insight and perspective over the years here at the Almanac. It’s appropriate that his is our first Grand Final report from a Tiger.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Richmondy
October 1, 2017 by 20 Comments
Joe de Petro has recognised a new state of being. The world is Richmondy. He is Richmondy. We can all be Richmondy.
The 2017 Donald ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
October 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill describes his Grand Final with a marvellous piece of stream of consciousness which absolutely nails it.
Grand Final Preview: When the crowd rises with you
September 30, 2017 by 9 Comments
Oh, to be in the belly of such passion. The Grand Final is about stories of your own. Old Dog writes about where he has been for Grand Finals. [Ripper – JTH]
Grand Final Preview – Is it Black and Yellow?
September 30, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s comprehensive preview of the Grannie and the weekend’s racing is essential reading.
AFL Grand Final Preview – The Last Game of the Season, at Last.
September 30, 2017 by 1 Comment
So Crows and Tiger fans, don’t forget where you’ve come from, the barnstorming footy you’ve played, the joy you took from victories in weeks one and three, and the fact that this week, finally, has been all about you, and your teams. J.Banister is ready for the Grand Final and hopefully, a Tigers victory.
The Finals’ Wrap Report III: Then there were two
September 30, 2017 by 14 Comments
The Wrap has a comprehensive analysis of all the week’s big moments including the Brownlow Medal, the VFL, Grand Final tickets and a detailed preview of the massive Grand Final clash on Saturday afternoon.
Grand Final Edition – The (insert names here) Cups
September 30, 2017 by 24 Comments
Our last day in September edition of this now traditional award is named in honour of
My Grand Final Tipping
September 29, 2017 by 15 Comments
Junior Almanacker Aidan has made his selection for the GF, and it’s the Crows!
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