Davesuburban has done his homework with compelling evidence to support what we know to be true, Umpires favour Victorian teams.
Almanac Book Review: All This In 60 Minutes – Nick Lee (Allen & Unwin – $32.99)
September 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
A hard hitting review of ’60 Minutes’ cameraman Nick Lee’s new book, “All This In 60 Seconds”, from Chris Michaels.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: Spotless Stadium
September 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
It has orange. Lots and lots of orange. The latest nomination for the cover of the 2016 Footy Almanac book comes from The Philby, who puts forward the jewel of Western Sydney, Spotless Stadium, as being cover worthy.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – McIlroy’s Back and Ko Seeks Second French triumph
September 8, 2016 by 3 Comments
Hamish Neal with a comprehensive wrap of the week in golf, covering tournaments in Europe and North America, while also looking to the week ahead.
AFL Z: Next-next generation football
September 8, 2016 by 4 Comments
With all the talk yesterday of ‘AFL X’, Mike Hugo offers up his suggestion of a shortened format of Australian Rules football, ‘AFL Z’. What are your thoughts/suggestions? Do we need another format?
Almanac Book Cover 2016: The Case for Walla
September 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
The latest nomination for the 2016 Almanac book cover sees Andrew Else put forward the case for new Bomber star Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.
Almanac Racing – Spring…finally!
September 7, 2016 by 29 Comments
Craiglee Day means we’re underway. It’s transition time as teams drop out of the footy race and your focus shifts a few pages within the sports section. The good ‘uns are officially on show. Take notice and get involved.
Almanac Soccer: At Home with Jack and Jimmy
September 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
John Green visited Nottingham’s Meadow Lane last weekend for the fourth tier match between Notts County and Grimsby Town. He discovered County’s rich history and learnt about two ‘Legends of the Lane’.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: The case for Boomer
September 7, 2016 by 9 Comments
Tony Wilson pushes the case for Boomer to be featured on the cover of the 2016 Almanac.
The Magic of the Cup: Round of 16 (Melbourne Knights)
September 7, 2016 by 4 Comments
If the opposition eliminates the team he is supporting, Dennis Gedling jumps aboard the victors to continue his unique journey through the FFA Cup.
WAFL finals: week 1
September 7, 2016 by 4 Comments
It is already finals time out west. Les Everett reports from Perth on week 1 of WAFL action.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: Moana Hope & Susan Alberti
September 7, 2016 by 4 Comments
Mo and Susan, two very different women who love the game of football, are Callum O’Connor’s joint nomination for the 2016 cover of the Footy Almanac.
We’re 35 years into a 5 year plan!
September 7, 2016 by 10 Comments
Stainless wears his Richmond heart on his sleeve as he bemoans the “limp-lettuce effort” of the Focus on Football group to take over the Richmond board.
Sound. (or This is still Australia: they’re utes not trucks)
September 7, 2016 by 11 Comments
Matt Zurbo thinks his way through some recent footy moments – life moments – and listens for the sounds, and observes the silences.
SANFL Magarey Medal Votes 1985/86 – The Player Defection Scheme
September 7, 2016 by 30 Comments
Swish has a look at the Magarey Medal vote winners in 1985/1986 and the subsequent player movement to the VFL/AFL. Who can you spot?
VWFL Division 1 Semi Finals: There’s a Bear in There
September 6, 2016 by 10 Comments
Finals are different. Dips on VWFL Division 1, skill, effort and the shifty shadow of luck.
Almanac Finals Preview – Cats’ home ground DISadvantage
September 6, 2016 by 14 Comments
Daylight robbery. Ahead of Geelong’s “home” final, see Gary Caulfield’s unbiased analysis into home ground scheduling.
My First Day
September 6, 2016 by 12 Comments
Callum O’Connor always wanted to work as a footy writer. And more recently, as a women’s footy writer. Since last Saturday, he does. [Congratulations Callum – Ed].
Almanac Book Cover 2016: The Case for Whitecross
September 6, 2016 by 7 Comments
If the Hawks salute, Sasha Lennon’s nomination for the Almanac Cover is a classic case of resilience in overcoming obstacles: Brendan Whitecross.
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