J. Dunne is impressed with Geelong’s willingness to stick by Daniel Menzel and Josh Cowan.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: D. Menzel, J. Cowan and the faith of a footy club
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Almanac Umpiring: 2016 Pro-Vic Bias in Free Kicks is Getting Worse!
September 8, 2016 by 9 Comments
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
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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’.
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