Watching the Hawthorn v Sydney clash on a winter’s Friday, there is only one word for 15 year-old Paddy Grindlay: Buddy.
Women’s Footy: A league of their own?
May 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Should the mooted women’s Australian football competition be affiliated with the AFL and clubs or be a stand alone venture? Paul Spinks on gender, politics, power and fandom.
Push in the back – Scourge is not the bump: Part 4
May 24, 2016 by 5 Comments
Dave Warner adds to his previous canon on the blight of push in the back. Harsher penalties are needed. Player safety and wellbeing are being compromised by this “last recourse of the player already beaten in the contest.”
The numbers game: Numbering of football players in Australia
May 24, 2016 by 11 Comments
Almanac History: How and when did the numbering of players begin across the codes of football in Australia? Roy Hay calls for interested parties to join the search.
AFL/UN team
May 24, 2016 by 18 Comments
Prompted by the efforts of Mason Cox (Collingwood, USA), Glen! selects a team of VFL/AFL footballers born outside of Australia. [Add your own selection – Ed].
Round 9 – St Kilda v Essendon: Friendships and Friendliness
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The Saints storm home over the Bombers on a day that was – for better or worse, good times and bad – about friendship for Yoshi.
Round 9 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Massacre in the MCC
May 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
Jonathan Sloan spends a frustrating afternoon within the enemy territory of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 11, 2016
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Hamish Neal runs his eyes over the last full round of NRL before State of Origin. Which team has now twice blown a lead of 12 points or more?
Round 9 – Gold Coast v Adelaide: Cheap Essential Scenery
May 24, 2016 by 13 Comments
Swish takes the four points and moves on, with little else to show for it. Less memorable than the Logan Twins.
A lot of love for Buddy
May 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin stepped away from footy last season due to an ongoing mental health condition, fans across the country wondered if we would ever see him in full flight again. Nick says we need not have worried.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: All the pretty magpies
May 24, 2016 by 10 Comments
David Wilson once again climbs aboard his imaginary horse called Harry Collier for a Cormac McCarthy -inspired ride. There is a trace of Texas in the air.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: It was fair dinkum unbelievable
May 23, 2016 by 3 Comments
With Geelong threatening Collingwood in later stages of the game, Jeff Dowsing reports the highlight was an American Pie galloping towards goal.
VAFA B Section – Beaumaris v Fitzroy: A Game for the Ages
May 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Every now and then a sporting contest gets a hold of you because it is such a thrilling contest where everyone gives their all. Royboy Nick Marshall, who played in the seconds on Saturday, became totally engrossed in this classic contest between hot faves Beaumaris and Fitzroy. [I’ve got to watch the replay – JTH]
Round 9 – Greater Western Sydney v Western Bulldogs: And they call him Dad
May 23, 2016 by 8 Comments
Giants put on a master class to subdue the Doggies but it was first gamer Kieran Collins that caught Neil Anderson’s attention.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: Sensational game! (Floreat Pica Society)
May 23, 2016 by 3 Comments
Collingwood’s win against Geelong was satisfying for the Floreat Pica Society, the Pies have turned the corner and are starting to gel as a team.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: Fish lips and furrowed brows
May 23, 2016 by 23 Comments
Lord Bogan exalts on high as tattooed, toothless, uncouth, welfare-dependent Collingwood ferals ruined Geelong’s pleasant afternoon at the footy.
Round 9 – Melbourne v Brisbane: The Young Dees Gain Another Young Fan
May 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Nick Marshall’s first league game was Fitzroy’s last AFL match in Melbourne, on Sunday his young nephew’s first game was a win for the Dees.
Round 9 – St. Kilda v Essendon: Saints Alive; Well, After Half Time!
May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Saints forward setup impressed Braham Dabscheck especially when the win over Essendon was without Riewoldt kicking goals.
Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Priceless
May 23, 2016 by 14 Comments
Joe Moore has done the numbers and Swans number 23 keeps returning value especially in a priceless display against the Hawks.
Round 9 – Gold Coast v Adelaide: Ho hum
May 23, 2016 by 48 Comments
Rulebook reviews Adelaide’s big win against Gold Coast with positives and negatives and some general observations
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