Brian Lake yesterday announced his retirement from AFL footy. To mark the occasion, we looked back through our archives and found this beauty from Westcoast Dave (David Bruce). It might be a bit painful for Doggies fans to enjoy reading, but if you’ve ever watched the way Brian Lake played his footy, then you’ll agree David nails the way he got to contests you didn’t think he could, or take the marks that you didn’t think he would and why there’ll be a few key forwards relieved that he won’t be standing them in 2016.
Almanac Rugby League – Footballing gods smile on Ipswich
October 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Sunday’s NRL Grand Final is already being coined the greatest in the code’s history. While the focus was on the feats of Jonathon Thurston and the success of the North Queensland Cowboys, Harold Peacock also found plenty to celebrate in the Ipswich Jets’ NRL State Championship win in the curtain raiser.
2015 Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch: Match Report
October 6, 2015 by 8 Comments
The story of The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch held at the Royal Melbourne Hotel in Bourke St last Friday. Cast your Brownlow votes.
Round 10 – North Melbourne v West Coast: Blustery at Blundstone
October 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Primary schooler Alex Richards recalls his day at windy Blundstone Arena in Hobart where North hung on against the Eagles.
Grand Final – West Coast v Hawthorn: Preparation is the key to success
October 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
For the superstitious among us, Grand Final week is a time to watch those superstitions carefully. Bradley Thomas had never been to a Grand Final. Was now the time to go?
Ultimate Victorian Wool Team – Shane Heard: The farm lad who developed tagging
October 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Nick Weidmann profiles Victorian sheep farmer Shane Heard who was recruited to Essendon and became one of Kevin Sheedy’s favourites. [Interesting footy and sheep detail Nick – Ed]
The Sydney Swans Speculative Soundtrack: A Season In Revue
October 6, 2015 by 5 Comments
Joe Moore has got his playlist sorted; check out the soundtrack of the Sydney Swans’ 2015. [Now with link to the music – Ed].
Grand Final – West Coast v Hawthorn: As good as it gets
October 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
Kasey Symons, a West Coast Eagle of Melbourne, managed to secure Grand Final admission. Here she tells a cracking tale of hope, pride, anticipation and loss [Wonderful fan-writing – Ed].
Grand Final – West Coast v Hawthorn: Grand Excuses
October 5, 2015 by 24 Comments
West Coast Eagle Matt Quartermaine wants to know what you really feel about the Hawthorn premiership. He lets us know how he does.
The Nathan Fyfe Appreciation Day holiday
October 5, 2015 by 3 Comments
A wonderful reflection on the career (to date) of one Fyfe, N. A skinny kid from Lake Grace who has blossomed into a bona-fide great of the game from a Dockers fan embedded behind enemy lines in Victoria.
Grand Final – West Coast v Hawthorn: A Victorian Abroad
October 5, 2015 by 12 Comments
Victorian Tony Moon has spent half his life in north Queensland. But, says Mulcaster, it hasn’t changed him. [A classic description of Grand Final tradition – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Grand Final 2015 : Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys – the view from Up North
October 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
Peter Hulthen, of Townsville, gives a north Queenslander’s response to the NRL Grand Final.
2015 AFL Grand Final – The Final (Ever?) Wrap.
October 5, 2015 by 17 Comments
The Wrap draws the curtain on both 2015 and 13 illustrious seasons of output from The Wrapcave. The Wrap looks back on the 2015 Grand Final and, like just about all of us, looks on in awe at the Hawthorn machine. [A lap of the G in the back of a sponsor’s ute on Grand Final day? Say it ‘aint so Wrap!?!? – Ed]
Era, era on the wall, which was the greatest of them all?
October 5, 2015 by 7 Comments
Wondering how to get your footy fix until next April? In the first of a nine-part series, Jeff Dowsing has scoured the history books looking at Footy ‘then’ to understand footy ‘now’. While this series has a distinctly VFL focus, the question remains: has much really changed in footy?
2015 Grand Final – Hawthorn v West Coast: They’re the Mighty Flying Hawks
October 5, 2015 by 5 Comments
Like ’em and loathe ’em, there is no denying that Clarko and the Hawks are among the greats. [And doesn’t miss the Eagles on his way through, either. – Ed]
2015 Grand Final – Hawthorn v West Coast: Great Hope part 2.
October 5, 2015 by 5 Comments
The Grand Final experience through metaphor. Old mate Rabonzo experiences the joy of victory and the importance of humility.
Ten things we learnt (or were reminded of) in the 2015 AFL finals series
October 5, 2015 by 11 Comments
Steve Fahey on the ten things we learnt (or were reminded of) during this finals series.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Grand Final 2015: Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys – The Greatest Grand Final of All Time
October 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
Wayne Ball tells the story of what he thinks is the greatest Grand Final of all time.
Close but not close enough: a review of North Melbourne’s season
October 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
Philip Mendes looks at the Kangaroos’ 2015 season. While there was plenty to like, Phil thinks the Roos need to make some changes to go the next step in 2016.
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