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AFL Round 13 – Preview: Vlad, we have a problem!

Holding up the bottom of your tipping competition? Then let Sal Ciardulli be your guide with his foolproof (?) selections.

AFL Round 11: Winners and Losers

Sydney are just showing off now. Watching Tom Mitchell slot into the side is like watching the richest kid in the playground get a shiny new toy. Thank God Daniher picked Essendon, otherwise they’d be rubbing that in our faces too.

AFL Round 11: The View from Shepparton

Peter Schumacher looks back on a round of surprise comebacks, shining Swans, falling Eagles, dogged Suns, and individual brilliance at the death knell.

Almanac Drinks in Brisbane on Wednesday (tomorrow night) – come along.

Come along.

AFL Round 11 – GWS Giants v Geelong: A Servant of Two Masters

Much to his own surprise, Steve Duffy has found his enthusiasm for the new team in his back yard, the Giants, eclipsing his longtime devotion to Geelong. But what will he do when they meet? A great piece about the making of a fan.

The Jolly folly: Louie was right – big blokes just don’t get it

Darren Jolly’s assertion that the Rules of the Games committee has ruined the game is incorrect, but what would you expect from a ruckman, writes Stephen Alomes.

Strange business and product behaviour from Australian sport’s market leader

It is unusual for a successful business with a dominant product and strong brand loyalty to constantly mess with the core product. So why does the AFL constantly make change for change’s sake?

AFL Round 7 – St.Kilda v Carlton: Who wants another go on the roller coaster?

Monday night footy – another anomaly in the season. Still not sure whether I like it or whether I feel the AFL is encroaching further into my life by stealth.

The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Five

History was writ anew this round, with the first AFL premiership match played outside of Australia. A few posters were kicked, the first two by opposing captains. Remember that, your grandchildren will be asking you about it.

AFL – Round 4: The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup

Perched high in the SCG Members’ Stand, Earl O’Neill watched the Sparkies dismantled by the Pivotonians Premiership Quarter.

AFL Round 2: The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup

Seems like the worst thing an AFL team can do is kick the first three goals of the match, writes Earl O’Neill in his round 2 review.

AFL Round 2 – Brisbane v Adelaide: The ambivalent Croweater

Peter Schumacher believes both the Crows and Lions have what it takes to make this year’s finals.

AFL Round 1 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: A splash of Teal on Tatau Island

After spreading the gospel of the glory of the Power to workmates, Dan Hansen caught the first banana boat from the PNG island of Tatau to Simberi Island gold mine to listen to the game. (He showed more dedication there than all of the Melbourne players.)

Loving the unloved

According to some commentators, GWS Giants fan Kath Presdee doesn’t exist. On the contrary, Giants supporters have heart and passion and they know the game.

Crio’s Question: New sporting interests

Who has taken the Road to Damascus thanks to outside intervention and now has a new sporting interest?

ARNFL Fixture 2013

Peter Baulderstone has called for board games and other obscure sports to help keep certain Cronulla and Essendon players busy this year.

Robertson Oval – where Terry Daniher was king

The AFL grounds onslaught into NSW continues with the unveiling of a revamped Robertson Oval in Wagga on March 2 when the Giants play the Brisbane Lions in a NAB Cup game under lights. Rod Gillett says the oval has a rich history.

Action Man doll versus the tattered teddy bear

In his Almanac debut, Matt Watson says the fight between Sonny Bill Williams and Frans Botha epitomised all that is wrong with boxing.

Anthony Mundine: The reality is…

Craig Dodson believes Anthony Mundine’s legacy deserves more but he only has himself to blame.

A Home of Passion

Matt Zurbo discovers the birthplace of Nick’s Collingwood page and a few things about Joffa, Bucks and Eddie.