The Pies come to play on a Friday night on the eve of Spring.
Round 22 – Essendon vs. Richmond: Care Factor? Zero
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sam Laffy didn’t watch the game. Doesn’t matter. This Bombers fan knew exactly how the game would play out. It all ends well with craft beer tastings.
Round 23 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Week 3 of Collingwood’s 2016 Pre-Season
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
You can never accuse Cam Hooke of lacking in optimism. For the rest of the footy world, Collingwood taking on Essendon is a [very] dead-rubber, but to Cam this is the ‘Pies third hit out of their 2016 premiership campaign.
Round 22 – St Kilda v Sydney Swans: The Craic
September 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Joe Moore brings a distinctly Irish feel to his report of the Swans taking on St Kilda at the Docks. Fill yer boots, brother Joe.
Round 22 – Fremantle v Melbourne: Dr McClelland Goes Knocking On Heaven’s Door
September 2, 2015 by 5 Comments
Young Josh Coales was at Subi as the Dockers claimed their first piece of AFL silverware; the Dr W McClelland trophy as minor premiers. Now, for the NEXT piece of silverware! Also includes the ‘Hot Coales Award’ for the best on ground. Well played Josh.
Round 22 – Fearless: Welcome back Daniel Menzel after 1480 days in rehab!
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After an eternity holding up the WAFL ladder, Fearless wonders how the people at Peel Thunder would be feeling about Ross Lyon raiding their playing ranks on the eve of their first finals campaign.
Essendon 2015 List Review – Part 3: Forwards
September 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
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
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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.
Recent Comments