Ian Latham needed a Swans win; not to get them into the finals, but to restore some pride.
Round 7 – Sydney v Brisbane: Bouncing Back
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Where has this form been? Daniel Saunders reckons the Swans are back – so, look out!
Round 7 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Turned up to Blundstone Arena in the second quarter
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An umpiring commitment means Mark Duffett is late to the game at Blundstone Arena.
Round 7 – St Kilda v Greater Western Sydney: A Lesson in Perspective
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Of course, he still cares whether or not the Saints have a win. But Alex Darling explains how recent events at Fairfax Media put footy very much into perspective.
Round 7 – St Kilda v GWS: Believing Match
May 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Yoshi, our man in Japan, reckons the Saints have finally discovered something very important. Belief.
Round 7 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Happy Days at Blundstone Arena
May 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Deakin Uni student Marnie Cohen had a strong feeling about a win going into North’s game today, and she wasn’t disappointed! The Kangas were brilliant at Blundstone Arena.
Round 7 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Four quarters, four pubs, four points (pints)
May 7, 2017 by 21 Comments
A really stupid and futile gesture leads to Mickey pondering the alternatives to an uncaring footy universe. As an ill-wind keeps blowing at Blundstone Arena he contemplates watching a tumble dryer instead.
Round 7 – St Kilda v GWS: Continue
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Aidan Hammond is really impressed with Saint Kilda. He talks us through the game against the GWS Giants.
The Footy Almanac Over The Years
May 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Young Almanacker Aidan provides a brief history of the Footy Almanac from his first involvement.
An Ode to Kade Simpson
May 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Skinny legs and big, blue heart, the terrier from Princes Park as expressed in verse by Warren Tapner.
Book Review – The Mighty West: Your story is my story too
May 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Neil Anderson has savoured this wonderful story of family and football by Kerrie Soraghan.
Round 7 – St. Kilda v Greater Western Sydney: One Small Step For Footy, One GIANT Leap For Saintkind
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For Saints’ fans their win over the Giants was like landing on the moon: One small step for footy, one GIANT leap for Saintkind. Saints’ fans have only ever been over the moon once, way back in 1966 and Braham has a feeling another landing is not too far away!
Round 6 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: For Jess winning is the best medicine
May 5, 2017 by 2 Comments
One hundred year old Jess hasn’t let a stroke hold back her love and support for the Saints. A 75-point clinic by her beloved Saints was just the medicine Jess needed. So much so, the volume was turned up, she stood and sang along with the post-game celebrations.
Almanac Racing: Extra Zero nears the ton
May 5, 2017 by 5 Comments
Flemington tomorrow hosts a mundane meeting, propped up by the old marvel Extra Zero having his 99th start. Morphettville steals most of the quality to fill two group one races and a couple of group twos.
VAFA – B Section: Old Brighton v Fitzroy
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Stephen Fenton takes a look at the local game between Fitzroy and Old Brighton
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Preview – Collingwood v Carlton
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Cam Hooke reviews the Pies upset win over the lacklustre Cats and previews Saturdays grudge match between traditional rivals Collingwood and Carlton.
The Art of Sport
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A not to be missed sports exhibition opening on Friday the 5th of May from 6.30 – 8.30pm.
VAFA C Grade: Reviewing “the MRP” (Willy CYs Preview – Rd 4)
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Williamstown CYMS are sitting at 1-2 after three rounds. Guru ponders the CYs’ misfortune. It’s a crucial game this week. But Smokie is also interested in a group called the MRP.
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