Nick Weidmann’s player by player review of the Bomber list looks at the 2015 forwards. Do you agree with his assessments?
Northcote Park progresses to semi-final week on the back of two fantastic wins
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Both Northcote Park sides faced elimination last week. Stephen Marson delivers the good news for the Cougars.
Almanac Cricket: Phil Hughes inquest and side-on batting
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Former Australian and Queensland opening bowler, Tony Dell, explains that the legacy of Phil Hughes’ tragic death can be to show batsmen the importance of good (side-on) technique.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: The sublime art of Marcus Bonticelli
September 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
Neil Anderson is thankful for all things Bulldogs, not the least of which is the freedom afforded them to be creative. Young Stringer and young Bontempelli are artists at the canvas.
Round 16 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Brown and Gold Billionaires
September 1, 2015 by 6 Comments
Year 10/11 student Vivienne Williams makes her Almanac debut with a beauty of Round 16, when she travelled to Sydney to watch her Hawks. “…Tonight it’s we who are the Bondi Billionaires!” [Great writing Vivienne – Ed]
Let’s hope it’s not a knee
September 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
Anson Cameron wrote this beauty of D Menzel and his cursed knee back in 2012. [Timely – thanks Anson – Ed].
Building a sustained platform…
September 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
Carlton Football Club has a new coach. Matt Watson wonders about Brendon Bolton’s platforms, honesty, game plan, his blank canvas, his preconceived ideas and his open mind (among other things).
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: D Swan
September 1, 2015 by 14 Comments
Swanny is one of us writes E. Regnans in this fine tribute to an eccentric character (in many ways and a very ordinary character in others). [Terrific yarn – JTH]
Round 22 – Hawthorn v Brisbane: The annual trip (Junior Almanac)
September 1, 2015 by 10 Comments
Kane McInerney, 11 years old, flew to Launceston for the footy. He’s made keen observations of Hawthorn, of Brisbane and of the travelling life.
Round 22 – St Kilda v Sydney: A first time Swans experience
September 1, 2015 by 2 Comments
Swans supporter Craig Dodson takes his toddler sons to the footy for the first time and learns very quickly it takes great skill to win the contest.
Round 22 – Essendon v Richmond: Paul’s Farewell
September 1, 2015 by 8 Comments
Hospital-bound Terry Chapman watches brother Paul go around for the last time. It looks as though the combined family games tally will end at 280.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: D. Menzel
August 31, 2015 by 20 Comments
Old Dog on Daniel Menzel and the determination to return from injury.
Round 22: North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: What do we make of this match?
August 31, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie on the enigmatic North Melbourne. Outstanding in the week they roll the Dockers before succumbing to a rampaging Bulldogs a weekend later. And what do we make of this match in the context of September?
The Wrap – Round XXII
August 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mr Wrap reviews Round 22, and his Striped Marvels are back in town and sharpening their claws for September.
Round 22 – St Kilda vs Sydney: Deeply etched memories of Saints and Swans
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The St Kilda vs Swans game prompts Jan Courtin to reflect on some family history.
Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Keep your eyes on the prize
August 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Two teams with remarkably different histories. Ian Latham was at Spotless Stadium to watch the new kids on the footballing block thump Carlton.
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