Matt Zurbo has a new book published called Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words . In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Adelaide to GWS.
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words – Part 1
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Almanac School Visits: Northcote High School
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John Harms recently hosted some writing workshops at Northcote High School. Four of the students have articles published here on Usain Bolt, Geelong v Richmond, Preston Bullants junior footy and a visit to see Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge. [Congratulations kids – you are now published writers. JTH]
Women’s Footy – VFL: Melbourne Uni Coach Andrew Jago
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Melbourne Uni coach Andrew jago reflects on successful tactics and backed hunches following the Mugars’ triumph over the Eastern Devils in the VFL Women’s elimination final.
Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: How Clumsy Jack saved the season
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Peter Cahill has a terrific day at the dramatic game that is Hawthorn-Collingwood. He is surprised by a Collingwood family, he is in admiration of a Hawthorn family and he sees former Demon Jack Fitzpatrick prove his detractors wrong.
2016: Officially the most boring home and away season in history**
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The composition of the top 8 hasn’t changed since midway through Round 6 of 2016. Mike Hugo makes some historical comparisons and finds that this is the earliest in a season that this has occurred.
Book Review: Football and War: Australia and Vietnam 1967-72. A missing part of the national narrative.
August 31, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling, in reviewing Roy Hay’s latest book, tells the story of a little known Australian soccer sorty. [Informative review of an informative book – JTH]
Almanac Season Review: Richmond renovation (plus Round 23) report
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Paddy Grindlay doesn’t like what he sees at Tigerland. It’s time for wholesale change.
Almanac Season Review: Richmond (The Striped Marvels) report
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Mr Wrap dissects his Tigers travails in Season 2016. Who else is joining Choco on the Punt Road chopping block? The Wrap is not sparing the big names.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 25 and Challenge Cup Final 2016
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As the NRL season reaches its climax, Hamish Neal reviews the penultimate round of home and away matches.
Round 23 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Number 9, 11, 12, 21 and 25
August 31, 2016 by 2 Comments
In the final round of the season, Yoshi rejoices in a superlative St Kilda performance. Headlined by the irrepressible Nick Riewoldt.
Round 23 – Fremantle v Western Bulldogs: Code Purple
August 31, 2016 by 11 Comments
It’s all happening for Neil Anderson! Bulldogs, Code Purple, junk food, gallstones and the hospital emergency ward are just another night of footy for Neil.
Almanac Season Review: Port Adelaide Football Club
August 31, 2016 by 11 Comments
Leaving no stone unturned, Chris Michaels examines what went wrong at Port in 2016.
Almanac Season Review (and Round 23 report): Carlton – A flat end to a fresh start
August 31, 2016 by 5 Comments
How to rate the year? John Butler is happy that current management and coaching practices at Carlton differ from the old. And he’s got some advice for cocky Bomber fans.
The Twilight School: Father’s Day Breakfast (at Salesian College, Sunbury)
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All welcome at the Father’s Day Breakfast at Salesian College. I’m looking forward to catching up with Bruno and the crew.
Father’s Day Book Ideas
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Get your Father’s Day books here.
Life as I know it.
Play On.
My Lifelong love affair with the Swans
Almanac Season Review: Essendon and the rude awakening (plus Round 23 report)
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Trevor Blainey has ridden this 19-loss season with the Bombers and suggests they are looking good: “No other AFL team will add as many quality players to it’s list next year as Essendon.”
Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: The Slip Up
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Aidan Hammond (10 years old), could feel the intensity of a showdown clash, even though he was at home – one or two kilometres away.
Fearless 2016 Round 23 – And then there were eight
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In case you missed it – Fearless summarises what really happened in Round 23.
All Australian Squad announced – who makes the final cut?
August 30, 2016 by 13 Comments
The 2016 AFL All Australian squad of 40 has been announced, who makes the final 22 and who missed out?
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