What’s the most obscure rule you’ve seen an umpire use? The weirdest thing on a footy field? Dave Brown has a couple of favourites
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Preliminary Final Preview: Cronulla v North Queensland
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Preliminary Finals in the NRL and Paul Macadam is toey, his Sharks are seeking their first ever premiership and have a scratchy prelim finals record while the Cowboys, are defending their Flag. Promises to be a classic match, winner into the GF.
Tassie Footy: The Rainbows are the 2016 OSFA Premiers!
September 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
Another Tasmanian OSFA Grand Final match report, this time from Bill Eagle (or Bille Trethewie and friends) on how Tasmania University Football Club defeated Richmond in both seniors and reserves.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Sydney: Feline faith
September 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
There comes a time when your choice of Footy Club is questioned, Andrew Herscovitch shares the moment when his faith in Geelong was stretched.
Pick One Comp 2 Update Finals Week 3
September 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rotary Tip One update: 10 on the Hawks, 4 on the Doggies, 12 on Sydney and 7 on the Crows.
The 2016 Jack Bissett Cup – Finals Week Two
September 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill with his Preliminary Final thoughts. Is he predicting an all-Sydney Grand Final?? Grist for the mill of eternity…
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Chun breaks major record, playoff finale time in Atlanta
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal continues his weekly Golf summary with News, Opinions and player performance notes.
Finals Week 3 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: What the Western Bulldogs Mean To Me
September 22, 2016 by 9 Comments
Heading into this weeks Preliminary Final, Bulldog fan Marty Gleason reminisces on his team’s finals campaigns of the past few decades.
Tassie footy – Uni of Tasmania v Richmond: Rainbow Warriors
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Daryl Sharpen (jnr) reports on the ammos from Hobart where the Uni of Tassie boys took on Richmond in both the seniors and the reserves, Great to have another sparkling account from the bard of New Norfolk. [Can string a sentence or two together – JTH]
SANFL Flashback: The Golden Men of Football ’82
September 22, 2016 by 20 Comments
Sit back, heat up a flapjack and enjoy this trip down memory lane with Mike Hugo.
Book Launch – The Origins of Australian Football: Victoria’s Early History Volume 4: Tough Times
September 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Join John Harms in conversation with Geoffrey Blainey and the author of this work, Mark Pennings. Thursday 22 September at the MCC Library. Details here.
Almanac Racing – Punters, keep your eye on, and off, the (foot)ball!
September 21, 2016 by 14 Comments
The footy feeding frenzy is not necessarily an excuse for overlooking the racing menu this weekend. I’ll forgive you Friday night – Moonee Valley needs good weather and strong fields to be an “action attraction” and it would take more than’s on offer to trump the MCG’s allure. But the unfamiliar timing of the other [Read more]
Diggers and Riddell battle out a Grand Final for the ages
September 21, 2016 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay reports on the RDFL Grand Final, where Diggers Rest scarped past Riddell’s Creek in extra time.
VWFL Grand Final – Kew Bears v Darebin Falcons: Bears storm to victory
September 21, 2016 by 9 Comments
Dips O’Donnell marvels at the great strides of woman’s footy as the mighty Kew Bears, led by Sarah McKenna, defeat the gallant Darebin Falcons in a magnificent VWFL Grand Final.
Sugar! Don’t miss the fun and adventure at Tigerland.
September 21, 2016 by 11 Comments
Tony Hardy wrote this piece early in the season – but it was never published. He had something to say about how his Richmond are packaging game day and what it says about how the club understands itself. Where, he asks, is the football?
Observations from a Pair of Moving Legs
September 21, 2016 by 15 Comments
A beautifully-written memoir from Mickey Randall describes one of many early-morning runs with his mate Bob along the stunning South Esplanade of Glenelg.
Finals Week 3 – A Shorts Story
September 21, 2016 by 5 Comments
For Gary Caulfield it’s a matter of colour and shorts, Geelong’s shorts and the clash jumpers.
Almanac Documentary: Paris or the Bush – The Story of the Cods
September 21, 2016 by 13 Comments
Peter Crossing reviews Paris or the Bush – The Story of the Cods, a documentary on an extraordinary rowing crew from Murray Bridge. [Read this! I am so looking forward to seeing this doco. JTH]
Finals Week 3 – A coach’s address: Clear eyes, full hearts
September 21, 2016 by 12 Comments
On the cusp of premiership glory, Coach E. Regnans delivers a stirring pre-match address to the troops doing battle this weekend.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Sydney: In search of a summer of thunder-shaking
September 21, 2016 by 3 Comments
Tom Bally doesn’t know if he wants time to pass quickly so the prelim final starts or slowly so he can savour the build-up, but he does know he wants a victory – and a premiership.
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