Round 23 Mega Post

Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond has the wrap-up of Round 23 and premiership predictions as both South Australian teams brace themselves for finals action.

AFLW State Of Origin Re-cap

The Big V torched the Allies in the AFLW State of Origin match at Docklands. Kasey Symons was on hand to take it all in.

Onwards to Victory!

The Sydney Swans amazing run into this years final has given Jan Courtin cause to burst into verse. Jan’s piece was originally posted on the Swan’s website on 1 September.

Ode to Bob Murphy et al

On the eve of Bob Murphy and Matty Boyd’s retirements, NicMac (Nicole McKay) pays tribute to seven wonderful Doggies players. [NicMac is full of long-term Doggies glow – it’s not just about 2016 – Ed]

Olympic Medals and Wooden Spoons: Carlton 2002

Warren Tapner remembers one of the more unusual motivational speeches in Carlton history.

An English Perspective

English visitor Felix Lahiff heads off to the SCG for his first game of Australian football. He makes some interesting observations.

Bucks and Eddie’s Bones

It seems the Imperator has been called on to offer advice to the Pies. [Or that’s what I think this is about – JTH]

AFLM Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: A Big Tick

Yvette Wroby signs off from a pretty amazing 2017 (bar Saints performances overall) and reflects on the year that has been. Siren’s Call and The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 are now in bookshops and available online. Now to take a break and watch some more women’s footy.

Girls; First Season

Kate Birrell tells the story of painting the cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017.

Round 17 – Geelong v Hawthorn: The sins of their father

Patrick Dangerfield turned back time on Saturday afternoon. John Harms felt he was a kid again.

Round 23 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: David Versus Goliath, The Rematch

Bulldog supporters hoped Bob Murhpy and Matthew Boyd would play forever. But they were wrong laments Neil Anderson.

WAFL – Round 23: Ryan goes up as Royals go down

Les Everett has the latest on the WAFL (and he’s jagged a speccie photo – well played Les).

Round 22 – Carlton v Hawthorn: Nemesis

Peter Fuller saw his Blues record an unexpected win against a hard to beat foe.

Round 23 – Essendon v Fremantle: The unbroken circle

Trevor Blainey and his sons just had to be there for Jobe. And now for the finals.

Love, hope and the Dockers

A comprehensive review of Fremantle’s 2017 season. Les Everett gives his thoughts on how the players performed and what needs to be done to improve in 2018.

Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: Rooey chaired off and Montagna no mention

Yoshi is so heartbroken by Rooey’s retirement, he still hasn’t watched any of the champion’s final game.

South Australian Launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 – Aug 31 at Tanunda FC

Rockford Wines, the Tanunda FC and Malarkey Publications invite you to the South Australian launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. [A huge thanks to Holly Greatwich for putting this together – JTH]

AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: St Kilda Saints (2nd)

Swish reaches the last Saturday in September 1997 and asks Sainters for their memories of this list.

Women’s Footy Almanac on AFL360

The 2017 Women’s Footy Almanac was the highlight of last night’s AFL360.

Almanac History: Who was the Adelaide Stag?

H.W. Manuel aka The Adelaide Stag led a fascinating career in running, captured here by historian Roy Hay.