Paul McAdam, Cronulla man, brings us this beauty from the NRL Finals pressure cooker. “It feels like a turning point. Not just for this season, but potentially in the history of the club…”
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Finals Week 1: Canberra v Cronulla – Keep the light on
September 13, 2016 by 4 Comments
Lions and Thunder roar in WAFL semis
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Subiaco is into another WAFL Grand Final. Action photos and action words from two big semi finals here, thanks to Les Everett.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Final pulse
September 13, 2016 by 6 Comments
Last night Almanac HQ took possession of this script for Tom Bally’s TV miniseries “Final Pulse.” It’s a ripping hospital drama, featuring a cast you might recognise.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Resurrection Deluxe
September 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Last time Geelong beat Hawthorn was Easter weekend this year, Mark Browning now understands the resurrection after Isaac Smith missed that goal.
Richmond Board Challenge are they Messiahs or just a bunch of Naughty Boys?
September 12, 2016 by 2 Comments
The Focus on Football challenge on the Richmond Board, according to DrCruel73, was the icing on the cake in a horrible year for the Tigers.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Loss equals Opportunity
September 12, 2016 by 10 Comments
In footy parlance a week is a long time unless that week belongs to Mathilde de Hauteclocque as she prepares for and recovers from the Swans QF.
Finals Week 1 – Hawks Cop Karma whack from Cats and other Final Results!
September 12, 2016 by 14 Comments
Gary Caulfield enjoyed watching Hawthorn cop their whack and sees a few other Final moments go unnoticed.
Finals Week 1 – There is only now: Everybody needs somebody to love (Go Dogs)
September 12, 2016 by 12 Comments
E Regnans expresses his feelings for Footy and the emotional contests that he witnessed in Week 1 of the Finals.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: May I be ever so humble…
September 12, 2016 by 8 Comments
The ongoing discussion on The 2016 Footy Almanac takes an interesting twist with Earl O’Neill’s nomination.
Almanac People: Paul Chapman’s goalkicking career (and a look at Lincoln McCarthy)
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David Fordyce has presented an interesting comparison for Paul Chapman’s goal kicking career and hoping Lincoln McCarthy follows a similar trajectory.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Very, very scary, even in bright sunlight
September 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Ian Latham visualised the Giants as bad guys wearing gaberdine coats from a Films Policier classic while the Swans were the prey, a glimpse of the very near future and it looked pretty scary.
Finals Preview: Here come the Giants
September 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Young Paddy Grindlay considers what he’s seen this weekend and runs through the possibilities for the coming weeks. Lots of observations and questions, but have you got a prediction Paddy? Or should we be reading between the lines?
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: The Giants are the new Collingwood
September 10, 2016 by 21 Comments
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.
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