Writer, university researcher and now Guardian contributor and assistant sports editor Kate O’Halloran and John Harms will be Jon Faine’s guests on The Conversation Hour today (Thursday) from 11am. (774 ABC Melbourne) They will be talking about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. But it’s also slightly different Conversation Hour today. The discussion will take place [Read more]
GWS on same track as early Power?
September 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Jake Rachwalski looks at the performances of the expansion teams in their efforts to win, or hopefully win an AFL Premiership. Whilst premierships are never a guarantee, Jake believes it’s a safe bet to say the Giants may follow Port Adelaide and take home a flag sometime over the next three seasons.
VFLW Grand Final: Diamond Creek v Darebin Falcons
September 28, 2017 by 2 Comments
From deep within the giant airport hangar/toilet block inspired architecture of Etihad, Jackie Lynch pondered and watched what might be the “Final Falcdown” in VFLW Grand Final between Darebin and Diamond Creek.
Executive Networking with Susan Alberti AC: Kicking Goals in Business and Life
September 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Almanckers Yvette Wroby and Lyn Campbell-Anderson are frocking up to go hear Susan Alberti talk business. Really, we’d go anywhere to hear this champion of women’s footy talk. You are all invited. Details within. It will be a very different Yvette Wroby experience.
Richmond v Adelaide 1993 – Die Hards
September 27, 2017 by 9 Comments
1993 was a tough season for Richmond. Adelaide certainly had their measure, Tony Modra kicking 23 goals against them, gloats Swish.
Finals Week 3 – Adelaide v Geelong: Behind Me
September 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
Young Aidan Hammond missed out on tickets to the Crows v Cats. The pizza almost made up for it as he puts the disappointment of 2012 behind him.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: My Day Out at the Footy
September 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Many of us take for granted a big day out at the footy. Not so Liahm O’Brien, who traversed Bass Strait, hoping for a win.
37 Years Have Come to This.
September 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Vaughan Menlove looks back on his lifetime as a Richmond supporter, but looks forward too, as he prepares for his first ever Grand Final.
The Ballad Of Dusty The Kid
September 27, 2017 by 5 Comments
Jennifer Muirden has written another set of lyrics about this year’s Brownlow medalist Dustin Martin. This time to the tune of “The Ballad Of Billy The Kid” by Billy Joel.
Seeing Ken Farmer
September 27, 2017 by 23 Comments
On Friday evening before the Crows-Swans match a statue of Ken Farmer was unveiled at the northern end of the Adelaide Oval. He is cast in perfect form – roosting the ball through for another goal. It was a dominant pose familiar to football lovers during the Depression. Michael Sexton wonderfully recalls the Bradmanesque career of South Australian goal kicking great, Ken Farmer. [Brilliant story of a son wanting to see his father – JTH] *** 27/9/17 A link to the footage is now available ***
Almanac 2017 Brownlow Tipping Competition – Results
September 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
UPDATE – The results are in. Congratulations Ben Beaudinette aka Piffy (who also took out the Almanac Footy Tipping Comp).
We think that Dusty is over the line. Here’s a way to keep your interest in the Brownlow. Tip 5 club leading votegetters closest to the pin and some Malarkey merch is yours.
Australian Football’s Indigenous History: Towards a New Understanding
September 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay has co-written a new essay about Indigenous football history for Meanjin.
UH Grand Final Lunch – Susan Alberti and Women in Leadership (WIL)
September 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
University House Members and Guests are invited to join our Grand Final Lunch with Special Guest Susan Alberti, tomorrow Thurs 28th September.
WAFL Grand Final – Peel v Subiaco: It’s Peel again
September 26, 2017 by 2 Comments
Peel Thunder overcame Subiaco Lions with a sixteen point victory to claim the 2017 WAFL Premiership. Les Everett watched on as Subiaco’s inaccuracy cost them the cup in the farewell to Subiaco Oval.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: The Day I Went to the ‘G with 90,000 of my closest friends.
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
The MCG (and the city) was awash with the yellow and black of Richmond as 90,000 Tiger fans filled the stadium to watch their team make the Grand Final. Joe De Petro was ecstatic but he also couldn’t help but feel for the GWS supporters.
SANFL Grand Final – Port Adelaide v Sturt
September 26, 2017 by 15 Comments
Peter Sweeney was over the moon with the Sturt upset win over the favourites Port Adelaide in the SANFL Grand Final.
Raving Rulebook No 7
September 26, 2017 by 26 Comments
Rulebook, Adelaide’s own Sunny Boy, is not a Happy Man this week as he takes on the MRP, gives out a Baggy Green and mentions two kinds of Boycott. He’ll be alone with himself on Grand Final day.
VFL Grand Final – Port Melbourne v Richmond: The Borough win the VFL Grand Final
September 26, 2017 by 15 Comments
Port Melbourne once again proved how successful stand alone clubs can be with a spectacular 4 point victory over Richmond in the VFL Grand Final.
Ode to Ross Oakley – and Sheeds
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
Peter Crossing has written a thank you to Ross Oakley and Kevin Sheedy for helping expand the VFL/AFL.
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