Rulebook’s take on week one of the finals, including that Shuey free, as well as his thoughts on the 2nd Test in Chittagong. All brought to you from the Coopers box at The Parade.
The Doggies Almanac 2016: Cover Boy!
September 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Liam Picken bobs up in all the right places.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: Hope (from Balcony Banter)
September 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
Classy piece from writer Peter Fitzpatrick who personifies the hope of the Geelong fan. [Great to have your words on our page Peter – JTH]
Reclink Community Cup – Perth: Footy lives on in Freo
September 13, 2017 by 6 Comments
“The gluten-free pies van did a roaring trade, the veggie wraps were going fast, The Brow’s brassy hip-hop was pumping – it was like the hipster jungle of Fremantle was claiming an ancient derelict temple of footy for its own.” – David Zampatti brings us some unique insights from Perth’s Reclink Community Cup
AFL Players’ MVP 2017
September 13, 2017 by 7 Comments
The AFL Players’ MVP is done and dustyed for another year. No surprises there, but what other award opportunities have been overlooked?
Finals Week 1 Mega Post (The Most Mega, Mega Post Yet)
September 13, 2017 by 13 Comments
Yep, this weekend was certainly a mega one for (U/11 premiership player) Aidan Hammond.
The Art of Football Mark II
September 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has curated the biggest AFL art exhibition ever. The Art of Football Mark II launches on Wednesday 13th of September. A few Almanackers will have their works featured in the exhibition.
Mallee Grand Final – Pinnaroo v Peake
September 13, 2017 by 11 Comments
Lee Harradine ventured over the border to Murrayville, taking in a huge day of Mallee community footy and netball. “It’s tough running a country footy club, it’s tough running a SANFL footy club too, but we’re all looking for the same things” [Thanks to Brett “BD” Dutschke for making us aware of this gem – Ed.]
Presenting…The Doggies Almanac 2016
September 13, 2017 by 30 Comments
It was such a brilliant season we just had to celebrate the Bulldogs magnificent premiership. Presenting…….The Doggies Almanac. Read about this special extra edition of the Almanac and order your copy here.
Oh Dusty, how could you?
September 13, 2017 by 32 Comments
Dustin Martin has bitten the hand that fed him, wrote Cheryl Critchley in this piece, originally from 2013. How times have changed for the better at Tigerland.
The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2017
September 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Places at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch are now available. Bookings essential.
Bush Footy Grand Final – Colac v Grovedale: Meeting in Chaos
September 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
“Bec was one of the netballers – small and wild! She out swore us, out brassed us, out drank us. A few of the boys were intimidated, for sure. She was going out with one of the Alvie footballers and knew her bush footy as good as anyone.”
Finals Week 1 – Misfits (If)
September 12, 2017 by 10 Comments
None of the AFL finals “analysis” makes much sense to David Wilson – and that’s just fine. We’re all misfits, they’re all misfits; and no one really knows what will happen next. Game on.
Reclink Community Cup – Canberra: Real sense of community
September 12, 2017 by 4 Comments
John Baker attended the Canberra Reclink Community Cup and met a few members in the Footy Almanac community along the way.
A British Reflection on the International Cup…
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Englishman Ian Mitchell reflects on his experience as assistant coach of the GB Swans and their 2017 International Cup campaign.
A Dusty cut for me!
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
A moment of reflection as Haje visits the barber and sees a couple of kids getting the Dusty mohawk.
Yoshi’s thoughts on Jake Stringer
September 12, 2017 by 11 Comments
Yoshi looks at the playing career of Jake Stringer and what might be next for the exciting forward.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Finals Week 1, 2017
September 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The first weekend of the NRL finals series has come and gone and eight became six. Manly and defending premiers Cronulla went out after losing their elimination finals.
Finals Week 1 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Boots of Spanish Leather
September 12, 2017 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone and the Avenging Eagle celebrate the Eagles nail biting win from a little hacienda on the Spanish north coast.
SANFL Second Semi-final – Woodville-West Torrens Eagles v Port Adelaide Magpies
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Port Adelaide Magpies got a win over the Eagles in the SANFL semi-finals and have advanced to the Grand Final.
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