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!
2016 Grand Final – A West Side Story
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Anne Gilbee relives her truly unique and surreal experience of the Bulldogs winning the 2016 Premiership. For her it was the most amazing dream come true.
Tiger Art: Prophecy Fulfilled
September 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone shares a piece of Tiger indigenous art that demonstrates the power of faith.
Yoshi Visiting Melbourne in October
September 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Look out Melbourne the Footy Almanac’s Japan correspondent is headed your way. You are invited to the North Fitzroy Arms on 27 October to come and say g’day
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Musically Inspired?
September 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Mick Jeffrey spent at least an hour coming up with this clever Billy Joel inspired rundown of Richmond’s recent history.
Of flags, kids and ‘curses’
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A cursed flag from the 1982 VFL Grand Final has been in Chris’ family while the Tigers have struggled over the last 35 years. Will Richmond remove the curse once and for all this weekend?
A Tribute to Fitzy: Our Amateur Football Hero
September 28, 2017 by 5 Comments
Anna Pavlou gives a touching tribute to her uncle Fitzy who made a lasting impact on her with his love of footy. This is a beautiful piece – Ed.
1980 Premiership Port – Harry Tinson
September 28, 2017 by 27 Comments
Matt Watson has his late grandfather’s unopened bottle of 1980 Richmond Premiership port. How much potential in a bottle of alcohol? As he uncovers the story behind the bottle, Matt pledges to open it if the Tigers salute on Saturday.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: Richmondy no more?
September 28, 2017 by 13 Comments
John Butler wonders whether Richmond can finally remove the ‘Richmondy’ tag this Saturday with a premiership win over the minor premiers Adelaide.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Thomas claims FedEx Cup, Schauffele makes rookie history
September 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A collection of golf news, thoughts and notes from the week which saw a rookie victorious in the playoff finale as Xander Schauffele saluted in the TOUR Championship, a maiden solo triumph on the European Tour for Lucas Bjerregaard, a week of Presidents Cup build-up plus the LPGA heads down-under.
Finals Week 3: Richmond v GWS – Start the chant
September 28, 2017 by 2 Comments
Start a new comp! Junior Almanacker Aidan gets controversial.
SANFL Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide Reserves: There’s the Chikos
September 28, 2017 by 2 Comments
Aidan Hammond was part of the half-time parade of junior premiers at the SANFL Grand Final. His dad was very happy.
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