Dips knows “football as it should be played” when he sees it. It’s a game that sparks spontaneous eruptions of noise. It’s a game that crackles with the possibilities of David Campese, of Keyser Söze, of Dirk Diggler, of Mohammed Ali…
Dudley Street Doggies – All The President’s Men
September 15, 2015 by 8 Comments
What a year it’s been for Clem, Quang and their Bullydogs.
Pigskin Almanac – Vikings v 49ers: What is the Australian Way?
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Apart from changing prime ministers mid-term, is there an Australian way? [This is phenomenal from Jarryd Hayne – JTH]
Kids 7: Jets
September 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
Matt Zurbo continues his series on coaching kids. Here are some suggestions for what to do with the better-skilled kids in the team.
Finals Week 1 – Fremantle v Sydney: Eat Sleep Footy Repeat (Junior Almanac)
September 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
At Subi, 13-year-old Josh Coales’ Grandad is in good voice. And when Sydney’s Sam Reid goes down, “Dad claims he knows what it feels like to do his hammy as an ‘elite’ athlete. Being the best runner for Christ Church Grammar in 1993 doesn’t count as elite. Sorry Dad…” [Great stuff – Ed].
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v North Melbourne: Worth the Waite
September 15, 2015 by 3 Comments
Josh Barnstable heads nervously along to the G with a group all making their finals debut. The train is packed. The lunch won’t go down. “Our seats are perfect…”
Citrus Bob’s Football Dictionary
September 15, 2015 by 12 Comments
New styles of football on display, new hope brimming in hearts. Citrus Bob Utber recognises the time for some new vocabulary, stemming from AFL finals week 1.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Would Marsh and Lillee Have Backed That?
September 14, 2015 by 101 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood is back with his analysis of his beloved Crows win over the Western Bulldogs in the thrilling final at the ‘G. Who robbed the train Eddie? (one of Rulebook’s very best lines)
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v North Melbourne: The Army Reflects
September 14, 2015 by 7 Comments
Silver Bullet can string together a sentence or two on the basis of this sharp and entertaining Almanac debut. As sad as it all is for Tiges around the world. But Silver pretty much tells it like it is.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Disco-Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes
September 14, 2015 by 15 Comments
Leadership isn’t necessarily about the big mark, the inspirational goal or a swag of possessions. Taylor Walker’s ‘unfussy beauty’ and selflessness is to be equally admired says Mickey Randall.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Mocking Birds
September 14, 2015 by 12 Comments
With his Bulldogs out of the 2015 premiership hunt at the hands of an old nemesis, Neil Anderson finds solace in the wisdom of Atticus Finch after the final siren. “They can shoot all the blue-jays they want but remember it is a sin to kill a mocking-bird…”
This is Australia: Country Grand Final
September 14, 2015 by 3 Comments
This is Australia alright. Check out this superb photo. James Lang’s yarn is arriving on the afternoon train at which point we will acknowledge the photographer. Maybe it was you James? We’re told a few SA Greatest Wool Team members were in attendance too.
Kids 6: Quitting
September 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Matt Zurbo continues his series junior coaching. Here’s his suggestion on what to do if a kid feels like quitting.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Respect is earned, not just given
September 14, 2015 by 10 Comments
If you ever need to illustrate the difference between home and away footy versus finals footy, sit someone down with a tape of this game. Outside of a Grand Final, It doesn’t get much faster and hotter than this one did on Saturday night. The Bulldogs are left to wonder what might have been after not being able to convert, while the Crows continue to achieve well beyond what few considered possible after that Friday morning in July.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Heartbreak in September (Again)
September 14, 2015 by 5 Comments
Nick the Stats Guy reports on a shattering finals loss for Dogs fans.
WAFL – Semi Finals weekend: Subi and the Royals too good
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The Lions book themselves a spot in the 2015 WAFL Grand Final with a convincing win over the Falcons, while the royals end Peel Thunder’s first ever finals campaign.
Almanac Rugby League – Homo Morphsuitius
September 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
For those who recall the grand old days of rugby league in Brisbane – when Brothers and Fortitude Valleys ran around – this piece from that noted biological historian Matt O’Hanlon will resonate. Report of the BRL second division final Grand Final. [Very funny MOH – were they serving double rums free with the cans of XXXX Gold?]
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v North Melbourne preview: Do Tigers eat kangaroo?
September 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Matt Watson uses a past experience and knowledge about Tigers and Kangaroos (the animals) to explain what may happen between the two clubs with said animals as mascots.
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