Each year Swans’ fan Mathilde de Hauteclocque tries to feel the joy of finals, the renewal of September, the luck bestowed on her by supporters of teams not so lucky. [Exquisite – JTH]
Preliminary Final Preview – It’s People’s Round
September 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our Foreteller of fates, Sal Ciardulli, tips a Silent Achiever on the weekend (Kangaroos omen?) and Happy Trails for the Hawkers on their way to another Grand Final.
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup: Finally, Four
September 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
There’s plenty of ways to turn punters away and off, and the AFL has the knack of discovering them. Earl O’Neill (with a great line about 1977) on his Preliminary Finals plan.
1975 NFL Championship Final – A Dim Recollection
September 18, 2014 by 15 Comments
Swish Schwerdt cannot remember attending the 1975 NFL Championship Final at Football Park between South Australia and Victoria. But he has the evidence to prove he was there.
Sydney v North Melbourne – akin to what cliché for the Roos?
September 18, 2014 by 4 Comments
In looking at North Melbourne’s chances against Sydney, Kangaroos fan Matt Watson draws inspiration from boxer Buster Douglas, singer Kenny Rogers and Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, among others.
Almanac Podcast – Episode 18: Crunchy Granola
September 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Darren ‘Smokie’ Dawson joins Matty Q, The People’s Elbow and Stone Cold as this week’s guest on the couch for the view from Arden Street as the ‘Norfmentum’ continues to roll deep into September. With his beloved CY’s winning the division one VAFA flag over the weekend, we also get some first hand experience on [Read more]
Tasmanian State League: only the Grand Final remains
September 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
E.Regnans our man about (many a) town was in Hobart last week and updates us on an exciting and unpredictable finals series in the Tasmanian State League. How are Wynyard going in the North West, Phanto?
The Finals: Perfect Prelims – A Walk Down Memory Lane
September 18, 2014 by 17 Comments
The 2014 Preliminary Finals are drawing ever-closer. And to get us all in the mood, Steve Baker recalls some of the classic Prelims: Stynes going over the mark in ’87, Fraser Brown’s tackle in ’99, Plugger’s after the siren gem in ’96 and the death of the ‘Kennett Curse’.
The Violence in our Hearts
September 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sam Steele reflects on violence in sport and asks if it truly appals us or excites us? Your thoughts welcomed.
Crio: Are you Racing Ready?
September 17, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio reports that the Spring Carnival attractions are already in full view – the drunk dressed as a nun; the mascaraed socialite tottering tipsily on high heels – oh, and lots of good horses. The big races at Caulfield are timed as an intro to the Prelim Final at the MCG. Tips please.
Old (woollen) footy jumpers – Stephen Alomes, Rainbow warrior
September 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
Football chronicler Stephen Alomes recalls a rare high mark and his old TUFC jumper.
Finals Week 2 – Thoughts from Fearless
September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Harvey, Selwood. Common sense. Ross Lyon, Mitch Clark. Staggering. Paul ‘Fearless’ Thomson pens some thoughts.
The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch and Tip the Top 8 Count
September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Details for the Grand Final Eve lunch are out. (Please NOTE THE VENUE)
Being Ruled By The Rules
September 17, 2014 by 13 Comments
Liam Quin offers more common sense about AFL umpiring and rules adjudication, than will be heard in a year of Rules Committee deliberations or a month of talkback radio.
AFL Semi Final – Geelong v North Melbourne: Let’s not forget who won
September 17, 2014 by 10 Comments
Andrew Starkie gives us a ‘Roos eye view of their Semi Final triumph
WAFL: Lions leap into the GF – Sharks kick themselves out of it
September 16, 2014 by 6 Comments
Les Everett records a strange WAFL Preliminary Final where the wounded Subiaco Lions staggered home against a woefully inaccurate East Fremantle Sharks. The Lions line up against the East Perth Royals (Eagles?) in the Grand Final.
A team of Buckleys
September 16, 2014 by 8 Comments
Long time Collingwood supporter Dave Nadel asks whether Nathan Buckley’s expectation of single-minded commitment on and off the field from all his players is becoming counter-productive.
AFL Semi-Final – Geelong v North Melbourne: Did not deserve to lose
September 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
‘After Todd Goldstein’s goal, the Pole threw a high five with mean intentions. The smack reverberated around the garage.’ A nervous Iron Mike reports from the modern cave, the grown man’s shelter shed, the blokes’ retreat.
Crio’s Question: The ‘fan experience’ – did the earth move for you?
September 16, 2014 by 10 Comments
Crio is sick of the hype; the spin; the ‘event’ and the PR hyped ‘fan experience’. He thinks these ‘extras’ should support, and not divert from, the main attraction. Let us know your thoughts.
AFL Round 23 – Carlton v Essendon: Time Travel
September 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pamela Sherpa has a 30 year reunion with old Bombers friends to celebrate their ’84 flag, and takes in the last home and away game for the year at the MCG against the Blues.
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