David Zita believes Geelong’s 2015 was merely a hiccup. The arrival of Danger along with the emergence of some kids has David’s glass more than half full. The Cats will be back
A Footy Season Greeting from The Old Dog
March 13, 2016 by 4 Comments
The Old Dog finds Christmas in March, with a pre-season message for everyone.
A Good Day For Footy? No, A Great Day!
March 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Adam Goodes visits picturesque Power Park in Gordonvale. A great day for all involved!
2016: A year of high and low anniversaries for Fitzroy Football Club supporters
March 13, 2016 by 6 Comments
Philip Mendes reflects on the significance of this year’s anniversaries for Fitzroy Football Club – the good and the not so
Purpose of the NAB Challenge Cup
March 13, 2016 by 5 Comments
After witnessing the pre-season ‘spectacle’ that was Richmond v Port Adelaide our Japan correspondent, Yoshi, adds some common sense to the discussion
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 2: Heartbreak in the night time heat
March 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Round 2 of the NRL. Wayne Ball watches his Panthers and ponders the new seven tackle set
Down For The Count – Richmond by numbers
March 12, 2016 by 2 Comments
The Tigers have form. An historical account of the Richmond FC getting caught short.
We Don’t Bloody Like You
March 12, 2016 by 5 Comments
The Swans and the Pies have some “history”. Joe Moore gives us the Bloods’ side of thing and pots a certain president on the way. Should be an interesting night come Rd 1 at the SCG
Footy History: 25 years ago at Geelong
March 12, 2016 by 11 Comments
Remember how you felt when G. Ablett chucked it in? And then came back? Did you have a Pyramid account as well?
Finding the Fallen: A search for the men the club forgot
March 11, 2016 by 7 Comments
Rhett Bartlett has done significant work to track down the stories of six Tigers who did not return from War.
John Foord Oval, Corowa
March 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Inspired by Glen!’s reflection on the life of his mother, Peter Clark evocatively takes us to game day at Corowa
A ‘grizzled 69’ and the art of sports writing
March 11, 2016 by 6 Comments
Dave Brown finds some gems in the local Op-shop and marvels at the myriad ways in which an Allan Border innings can be described
A-League 1,000: The Statistics Edition
March 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
A triple-header on Saturday and a Friday night clash between the heavy scorers makes for a fun A-League weekend
Almanac Racing – A Super Saturday of reckoning
March 10, 2016 by 30 Comments
It’s that time of year – big reputations and expectations are tested. Some survive. Others wilt. Flemington and Rosehill host G1 bonanzas and we need to find some winners.
A Conversation With Eddie
March 10, 2016 by 6 Comments
Dips encountered logic in a Hawks v cats conversation with Eddie that is priceless
Eddie Had Stadium Knocked out for Collingwood Conspiracy
March 10, 2016 by 4 Comments
David P sees the real reasons behind Eddie’s Stadium proposal
They Dont Make Them Like They Used To
March 10, 2016 by 3 Comments
Personal tribute to Jon English by Aussiegus and the reality of time.
Haven’t I heard this idea before? Ideas from Footy Almanackers well ahead of the times
March 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Why did Andrew Weiss nearly spit out his coffee while reading The Age this morning?
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