Aidan Hammond had a big weekend finishing off with at trip the Adelaide Oval to watch the Crows bundle the Kangaroos out of the finals. And Eddie Betts was something special
Finals Weeks 1 and 2: From the wilds of Wyoming and beyond
September 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller is on tour in North America where he is trying to follow what has been an fascinating AFL September. Here he writes about what’s kept him informed.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Preview from Geoff Gold and the Asia Hawks Network
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Some Asia Hawks network News. Always good to hear from Geoff Gold and his merry band.
Finals Weeks 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Finally Unsociable (and seeking answers to shepherding on the mark)
September 16, 2016 by 8 Comments
Enjoy Paul Spinks Friday night as Geelong falls over the line against Hawthorn, his report also has a clarification on the contentious man on the mark rule that Hawthorn exploit so beautifully!
VWFL Semi Final – St Kilda Sharks v Melbourne Uni: Onwards and Upwards
September 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby enjoyed a day watching St Kilda Sharks in the VFL Women’s semi, she felt part of a community, a part of the red, black and white football tribe.
Finals Week 2 – Sydney v Adelaide: When passion and hope meet reason and analysis
September 16, 2016 by 8 Comments
Terrific preview of Saturday night’s Sydney v Adelaide match from one of our most passionate Bloods, Keiran Croker marries passion and reason.
Finals Preview – Week 2: The Making of a Monster
September 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli looks at the form in this weekend’s Semi Finals, can the Dogs topple the Hawks and are the Swans able to hold off the Crows!
Almanac Racing – It’s time
September 15, 2016 by 6 Comments
Crio reckons it’s time for Racing fans to “get invested” – emotionally and possibly financially. The Spring will be here and gone in a blink. No time for distractions (OK, maybe if the Doggies push on!) because the fields are good and the blackbook needs to be at hand. Tips please!
VWFL Grand Finals this Sunday
September 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
This Sunday get down to the aptly named Piranha Park in Coburg to watch the Grand Finals of the VWFL, women’s footy at its best.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: A Classic
September 15, 2016 by 10 Comments
John Harms’s piece on Geelong v Hawthorn, first published on the MCC Blog, Balcony Banter. Classic day, classic match.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: The hot house flowers
September 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
Bloodstainedangel writes about the difficulty in accepting the Swans miserable weekend as good for football in Sydney, especially when emotional bruising is involved.
Who will be the 2016 AFL Fan of the Year?
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Surely there is an Almanacker deserving of the 2016 AFL Fan of the Year, or maybe the entire team? Vote for your 2016 AFL Fan of the Year.
Almanac People: Shaun Burgoyne wants greater protection for Sam Mitchell
September 15, 2016 by 13 Comments
The recent statement from Hawthorn’s S. Burgoyne imploring better protection for S. Mitchell reminds DaveP of a scene in Catch 22.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: I am potentially Geelong
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Noel McPhee doesn’t barrack for Geelong but living in the region gives him licence to switch temporarily, especially in a Final against Hawthorn.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: “This story is our story”
September 15, 2016 by 9 Comments
In this fantastic piece, Kerrie Soraghan reflects on one of the great Bulldogs wins of the last half a century. Superb observations. Brilliant insight. Heartfelt. Whatever your allegiance this piece will lift your spirits.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – DJ wins at Crooked Stick, this time for the major in France
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal is back with his comprehensive weekly golf column, covering the PGA and European tours as well as the LPGA circuit. Includes some breaking Tiger Woods news.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Which Home Ground Atmosphere Created the Game
September 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Yoshi ventured into the Osaka Coolabah to watch the Doggies defeat West Coast and having shifted his allegiance to the Bulldogs for the Finals, belted out Sons of the West with other patrons.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Finals Week 3: Open Up Those Kegs of Beer
September 15, 2016 by 22 Comments
Gordon Agars decided to follow the Adelaide Uni Blacks in 1986 thanks to his Sesquicentennial literary grant. It was Grand Final day for the A8 Glamour Side, the A9 Sty Council and the A3s. The Ones were in the Prelim. The long season is Bob Neily over.
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