The Survival of Stand-alone VFL Clubs

Jackson Clark is worried about the effect the Melbourne based AFL clubs are having on the VFL. His concerns will also resonate with followers of the WAFL and SANFL.

AFLW Review – A League of One’s Own: The AFL and Women’s Sport. We want your feedback

Susan Alberti and Darcy Vescio are part of an AFL review of AFLW first season. Yvette Wroby calls to all writers to suggest feedback to give to the panel. She also wants to know which VFL or other state league you will be following in 2017 and is looking for continued match reports or player profiles. Let’s get to know who our future stars are.

Almanac Footy: A Life Before Foxtel and Friends

“The world was a simpler place and enjoyment didn’t have to cost money. I could spend hours amusing myself with footy.”

Round 3 – Sydney v Collingwood: Nobody

Intrepid young writer Aidan Hammond reports on the Pies v Swans game and the game did not disappoint. Unless you’re a Sydney fan.

Round 3 – Sydney v Collingwood: A test for all concerned

Craig Dodson has not written off the Swans despite a less that impressive start to year. Write them off at your peril.

AFLW: A League of Their Own

A look back at the inaugural AFLW season.

2017 National Male Diversity Championships in Blacktown

The National Diversity Championships kicks off this weekend in Sydney, comprising both the Kickstart Championship for indigenous U15 players and the All Nations Championship for multicultural heritage players. Wesley Hull will be at the event all week, reporting on many facets of this event with progress updates, interviews and informative articles.

Round 3 – North Melbourne v GWS: The Josh Kelly Cup

Cashed up but will it equate to wins? Marnie ponders how the Roos could spend their money, and the future direction they may take.

Round 3 – Sydney v Collingwood Preview: Battle of the Slow Starters!

Frank Martinicchio previews Friday night footy between the winless swans and magpies!

AFLM Round 2 – West Coast v St Kilda: Missed by thaaaat much

For three quarters of the West Coast v St Kilda game, the Saints were in it up to their eye balls. Yvette Wroby anxiously awaited the inevitable comeback. She is proud that the Saints were thaaaat close up til then. She’s also making a stand and calling the AFLM games what they are. The AFL is now made up of two competitions.

Tackling Bontempelli

Damian tackles the Bont, in verse!

Round 2 – Hawthorn v Adelaide: And footy won the day

Paddy relates the joy of being an Auskicker and relives the dream of the big stage but this time as an umpire officiating an Auskick game during the half-time interval at the MCG.

Sal’s Round 3 Preview: Come on Ump!

Sal Ciardulli likes the favourites this week – across the footy and the Sydney racing Championships. And what will they be serving at Friar Park for the first home game in a fortnight?

Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The VAR Edition

The A-League eyes the future with the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee this weekend. With the Premier’s Plate all locked up, how will it affect the race away from the wooden spoon?

Almanac Racing: Winx is probably overs

Crio’s race tips for the weekend.

On Footy Value

Joe Huddler had distinct and vastly different experiences by going to two games in one day: a VFL practice match at Arden St amongst the elements and the Melbourne v Carlton clash in a corporate box at the ‘G. This is a beautifully crafted call for perspective.

Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: The Dogs are no Bunnies

Mathilde de Hauteclocque and the Cob head to the local Pakistani in Enmore and on to the old Warren View to watch the flag unfurling from Melbourne. Their Swans battle hard. They take in the night. [More engaging contemplation from MdeH – JTH]

The Pies most memorable wins against the Swans

Steve Fahey takes us through his favourite five Collingwood wins against the Sydney Swans.

Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: Reprogramming of a Bulldogs Supporter

Neil Anderson has changed his thinking about his Western Bulldogs after last year’s premiership win. The doubts that most Doggies fans have always held are put to ease this season knowing their boys did the impossible last season and may well again this year.

Round 2: Hawthorn v Adelaide – 2 Premierships, 1 Part of a Journey to a Premiership, 1 Day

Saturday was a massive and happy day for young Aidan Hammond: his tennis team won the premiership, the Redlegs won he first SANFL women’s premiership and Adelaide defeated Hawthorn.