Not every day a 200 game VFL/AFL player bobs up as a writer. Barry Mitchell makes his debut for the Almanac with this short story.
Round 22 Preview – A Winx and a Smile
August 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It is the penultimate round of the season and Sal previews all the big clashes including tonight’s blockbuster with the Crows and Swans battling it out.
Harry Beitzel: Pioneer and founder of the Australian Irish connection 70 years on
August 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes is pushing for the AFL to recognise the efforts of Harry Beitzel for his passion and efforts with International Rules.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Old Carey: Cuzzie sans two teeth? Whatever, the Roys prevail.
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Dr Phil is impressed with the Roys start, but is called on to patch up Cuzzie and misses half the game. On his return, the Roys are still up.
Round 21 – West Coast v Carlton: Unrequited
August 18, 2017 by 9 Comments
Peter Fuller imagines the 2017 season as a romantic drama. If so, Carlton is having a bit of a dry spell.
The GB Swans – An eventful semi-final week
August 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
Despite their semi-final loss to Ireland, the GB Swans have been having a ball in and around Melbourne, including trips to Katie Brennan’s gym, an evening with the Suburban Footballer and a visit to Princes Park.
The Brisbane Reclink Community Cup 2017 – Brisbane Lines v Rocking Horses: Thrusting your name before the selectors?
August 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Jamie Simmons went to the Community Cup in Brisbane (which is sponsored by Blundstone). He had an excellent afternoon – and he has come up with a cunning plan. [More great lines and Lines from Igor – JTH].
The photos are with permission. Thanks to Evo. But I would like to acknowledge specific photographers – if anyone can assist. JTH
Round 21 – Western Bulldogs v GWS: Just how good are the young guns?
August 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Fuller is a Carlton supporter but he went to this important match and had a good look at the two sides. What happened? And was it more than accuracy that won the Giants the game?
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Old Carey: Fitzroy…Stereofini; Fitzroy…Stereofairest (and best)…the club we hold so dear.
August 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
King George! III is at his observant and entertaining best this week [he’s coming off a high base too – JTH] with this report of a cracking day at Brunswick St which involved Serafini numerology, a fine performance from the boys and a noble performance from the women’s side (the Sunday previous).
The Raving Rulebook Video – First Edition
August 17, 2017 by 28 Comments
You’ve read his fine work on The Footy Almanac. You’ve taken his phone calls. You’ve bought his raffle tickets. Now you can see what he actually looks like as Rulebook shares his thoughts on football, sport and life on the first ever Raving Rulebook Video!
AFLM Round 21 – Melbourne v St Kilda: When “Good Grief” turns into “WTF” and then hope
August 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby and Saints fans are in recovery after the game against the Dees. Nick Riewoldt is retiring, and if that wasn’t bad enough, the season is over for the Saints. Is there such a thing as good grief?
Round 21 – Geelong v Richmond: Sleepy Hollow No More
August 17, 2017 by 7 Comments
Tigers fan Sam Steele, at Kardinia Park for the Geelong v Richmond game, has noticed the transition of Geelong from a country town to progressive city. Mirroring the rise of the city’s football club. But were the Tigers robbed?
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: West Coast Eagles (6th)
August 17, 2017 by 10 Comments
West Coast comes in (or more accurately, go out) at number 6 in Swish’s pictorial countdown of the 1997 AFL lists.
Round 21 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: Bar the Shouting
August 16, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jamie Simmons, having spent five weeks without internet and being forced to attend the Brisbane Ballet (and enjoying it!), finds it’s the familiarity of a Gabba game day crowd that he yearns for. (So many great lines in this- ed)
An angel in our corner
August 16, 2017 by 7 Comments
Bob Murphy was the sort of player who walked the walk as well as talking the talk. Neil Anderson has penned a thank you to the man they call Bob.
Bob Murphy: Big brother, big influence and even bigger heart
August 16, 2017 by 4 Comments
Bob Murphy announced his retirement today. Anna Pavlou was there.
Almanac Music: The Shortest Song in the World
August 16, 2017 by 3 Comments
Mickey Randall, the Almanac’s micro-grindcore correspondent. Earache, my eye.
Fearless 2017 Round 20 and 21 – The closest season in yonks… the 8 might just yet be a % option.
August 16, 2017 by 3 Comments
Fearless recaps all the controversy, retirements and key moments from Rounds 20 and 21.
AFL International Cup: South Africa v Fiji
August 16, 2017 by 1 Comment
Noel McPhee took in the joy and enthusiasm of South Africa and Fiji’s encounter at the St Mary’s ground.
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