The Joker. The Riddler. Professor Fate. GWS are the new villains. Dastardly is thy name.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Finals Week 2: The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
September 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
The Blacks sat back this week in 1986 waiting for their finals opponents to be decided. Gordon Agars got paid for this petty morsel.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Preview
September 10, 2016 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson resurrects his old woolly Swans jumper and reflects on the journey as they prepare for the qualifying final.
VAFA: Saluting Michael Pickering
September 10, 2016 by 4 Comments
Michael Pickering is standing down as Fitzroy coach. Here is the article from the Fitzroy FC website.
Round 22 – GWS v Fremantle: Can Orange be the new Purple?
September 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dianne Waddingham, despite a heavy Freo defeat, finds much to like on her first visit to Greater Western Sydney. Community, kindness, growing belief – watch out for the orange.
Almanac People: Side by Side
September 9, 2016 by 6 Comments
Anna Sublet was disheartened by Collingwood FC President’s behaviour this year and the Club’s response and since discovered that the Club is bigger than the President.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: D. Menzel, J. Cowan and the faith of a footy club
September 9, 2016 by 4 Comments
J. Dunne is impressed with Geelong’s willingness to stick by Daniel Menzel and Josh Cowan.
Round 23 – Geelong v Melbourne: Cats Exorcise Sorry Demons
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Better late than never, Burkie sends in the final match report for the home and away season with Geelong defeating Melbourne.
Almanac People: Rubbing shoulders with Ange in Greece
September 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Colin Abbott in his Greek journeys bumped into a well known Carlton football identity.
Finals Week 1 – Finals Preview: It’s Finally Here!
September 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli has looked at the form for the first week of Finals and for value you couldn’t do better with his tips.
Almanac Art: The Broons and Oor Wullie turn 80
September 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
On the 80th anniversary of the initial publication of the artist’s best known characters, Neil Drysdale shines a light on Dundonian cartoonist Dudley Watkins
The 2016 Ted Baker Cup – Finals Week One
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Earl O’Neill thinks there’s stories aplenty in the first week of the finals. Can the Dogskick enough goals? Who wins the Jeff Kennett Cup? And how happy is Gill with the Sydney finals?
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Preview – Bontempelli and the Bulldogs
September 8, 2016 by 10 Comments
Paddy Grindlay reckons there is something about these Dogs. Amid catastrophic injuries, 2016 has seen a “Bontempelli-lead renaissance (had to be said).” [How old is the Bont, Paddy?]
Almanac Finals Preview – The Teams Of The Mighty West: They do bring out the worst in each other
September 8, 2016 by 10 Comments
Ahead of Thursday’s elimination final, Phil Gleeson (on debut) shares a terrific story of Bulldogs, Eagles, rivalry and relationships. Of Danny Southern and 1997. And of western identity [Where is she now? – Ed].
Almanac People: Trent West – a study in persistence and coaching
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David Fordyce from the Canberra Cats pens a tribute to the retired former Cats and Lions player Trent West.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: Light it up
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Mike Hugo presents an alternative proposal for Footy Almanac 2016 cover.
Almanac Finals Preview – Geelong’s Snapcats
September 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
Marcus Holt has provided a snapcat review of Geelong’s playing list leading into the Qualifying Final against Hawthorn. Which of these is the weak link and who will have the greatest impact?
Almanac Season Review: Fremantle – bring on 2017
September 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
Injuries may have harmed Fremantle’s 2016 season but for Les Everett in his review of Fremantle’s season suggests it started at the end of 2015.
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