In the aftermath of England’s elimination at the 2016 Euros, Hamish Neal suggests that for England to really improve, more of their players must play abroad.
Round 14 – GWS Giants v Carlton: Razzle Dazzled
June 30, 2016 by 6 Comments
As Gold Coast have shown, it was not a “given” that the AFL’s new franchises would be successful in the short term. John Butler is impressed that the Giants are on the verge of something special so soon.
Round 14 – Richmond v Brisbane: Happy Days
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Rather than head to the G with his father and brother, Paddy Grindlay stays home with mum to cook eclairs and listen to the Tigers win on the radio
Almanac Music: Gig Review – The Living End at The Forum, 23/06/16
June 30, 2016 by 4 Comments
One of Australia’s finest live rock bands, The Living End, were in Melbourne last week. Luke Reynolds was there at the Forum to see them live (and to report for the Almanac).
Junior Almanac: Parkside R v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Photos – Freeze frame on an icy morning
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In this photo essay of Fitzroy Junior FC the temperature was very cold, but both teams got the blood flowing and played some excellent footy.
Almanac People: Transsexuality and Australian Football
June 29, 2016 by 5 Comments
Jackson Clark talks to transgender Kirsti Miller about her struggles being accepted into women’s football.
Round 14 – Hawthorn v Gold Coast: Three-peat (Lunching with Huddo)
June 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
Continuing the annual Tasmanian pilgrimage, Sasha and Molly Lennon met with Peter Hudson and the Suns wouldn’t set in a closer than expected game for Hawthorn.
Round 14 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Tigers triumph during Moon Safari
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In our series from the MCC Members, Qld member Tony Moon remembers the Collingwood of old
Round 14 – Richmond v Brisbane: Through the Looking Glass
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With a 38-point lead to the Tigers at half time the game seemed to be in control, writes Greg Sheehan, so the social side of the day took over.
Round 14 – Collingwood v Fremantle: A Docker in the House
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Neil Belford one the few MCC members that supports Fremantle writes about the G and the Dockers.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 15 Preview
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An improved four quarter effort has Cam Hooke’s Collingwood true believers feeling positive in this week’s preview
Round 14 Review: Pavlich the great… but Iceland might steal the show by Fearless
June 29, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fearless acknowledges the efforts of Pavlich and is inspired by Iceland – 2 Brexits in one week.
Almanac Footy History: Footage of the great grudge match of 1950
June 29, 2016 by 1 Comment
This is one story from the history of Australian football in Queensland. Murray Bird and his team are finalising the history with a view to publish the book in this the sesquicentennial year. More information to come. And more footage to come as well. [Brilliant – JTH]
Round 14 – Richmond v Brisbane: 20 years ago today…
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Walking in to the MCG for Richmond’s game against Brisbane, Noel reflects on how things have changed
The 2016 Jack Miller Cup – Round Fourteen
June 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill on Round 14, the draw, his 50th and applauds Jack Miller, a young Aussie Moto GP driver who won his first Moto GP race on the weekend.
Round 14 – Richmond v Brisbane: The Feeling’s Neutral
June 29, 2016 by 9 Comments
Swish isn’t too sure why he went to see Richmond and Brisbane. It probably wasn’t just for the footy.
Almanac People: The 30th Anniversary of “Superboot” Bernie Quinlan’s last season
June 28, 2016 by 9 Comments
Philip Mendes reminds us about Bernie Quinlans’ last VFL season in 1986, 30 years ago.
Round 14 – St Kilda v Geelong: Taking Big Challenges
June 28, 2016 by 14 Comments
Yoshi reflects on matters outside of football, until the Saints came marching home against the Cats.
Round 14 – Richmond v Brisbane: Saturday arvo footy
June 28, 2016 by 2 Comments
In a decision of comfort over loyalty, Gill ventured to the MCG to watch Richmond defeat Brisbane with Dusty making the trip worthwhile
Haiku Bob – Round 14: The Ties That Bind
June 28, 2016 by 4 Comments
Inspired by his travels to Gothenburg Haiku Bob juxtaposes Bruce Springsteen and Collingwood
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