Cam enjoyed the second 2016 pre-season game a little more than the first. Click through for highlights and musings.
Round 22 – GWS v Carlton: Feeling appreciated
It was Member Appreciation round in the AFL this weekend, and after Saturday’s win against Carlton, GWS foundation member Kath Presdee certainly feels appreciated. [This possibly earns Kath the nomenclature ‘GWS Stalwart’. -Ed]
Round 21: St Kilda v Geelong : the Cats of boom, bust and half-thrust and the delicious debut of J-Ho!
Jen Muirden checks in from her Greek Islands holiday, where she managed to keep her eyes firmly on all things St Kilda and the Cats. Well, at least one cat in particular.
Round 22 – Essendon v Richmond: Traditional footy at the G?
Rod Oaten is a stickler for tradition. He’s also very patient. He hopes things will get better next season.
Fancy Traditional Japanese Room on Post Footy Season Holiday?
Yoshi demonstrates he has fully embraced the AFL experience by having the Bulldogs as his second team. He also has a tourism experience for you should you be less than interested in September in Australia
WAFL Round 23: Tigers get there
West Perth drops off Swan Districts’ Christmas card list as Les Everett sees Claremont pounce on the last finals spot in the WAFL. A televisual war looms out west
Steven Motlop, The Clash, and a bit of Sam Smith
Geelong’s season over for 2015 – David Zita points out retention is just as important as acquisition for the Cats’ bounce. Warning Crows fans: this piece contains traces of Patrick Dangerfield
When code-hoppers take a very big hop
Wes Hull considers the rise in the number of AFL players from overseas (code-hoppers) and considers the way in which Australian football embraces those players and also encourages players from diverse backgrounds.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: Border force and hope without finals (Floreat Pica Society)
Andrew Fithall, on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society, finds perspective in a house unaccustomed to life without finals football. The young ‘uns are going to be alright.
VWFL – St Kilda Sharks: a brave game and a magnificently brave act
The Sharks are marching into the Victorian Women’s Football League finals after a spirited battle that featured all of what makes footy special, Yvette Wroby writes.
Queen + Adam Lambert, a year on.
Wayne Ball on his experience going to a Queen + Adam Lambert concert in Sydney last year.
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: a speculative match report
Pies supporter Damian Balassone has attempted to predict the future by writing a report on Geelong v Collingwood, a game that hasn’t happened yet.
Smokie Dawson (or Smokey Dawson)
Dips O’Donnell lays down a challenge to all Almanacas to get a table at the Footy Almanac Grand Final lunch full of Smokey or Smokie Dawson’s.
Round 22: The Pre Wrap
The Wrap previews and discusses Round 22 while also giving a summary of what has happened not just the AFL but world sport in the last 2 months.
Almanac Rugby League – Tom Brock Lecture 2015
This year’s Tom Brock Lecture is to be given by Ross McMullin in Sydney on 16 September.
Round 22 Preview – It’s just business!
Sal Ciardulli previews Round 22 and gives his tips for the Memsie Stakes at Caufield on Saturday.
Almanac Racing – “there’s movement at the station…”
Wipe the sleep from your eyes – the Memsie meeting ramps up the quality and any race fans had better start to take notice. Crio & Co ensure we’ll all be “Rich Enuff” on Saturday night. Tips please.
Has D. Flanigan had a haircut? Find out at lunch on Aug 28, before Geelong v Collingwood
Darren Flanigan is coming to lunch on Aug 28. Book now.
Chappy: he’s so reliable
Chappy! He’s so reliable. [A piece first published for Chappy’s 200th – Ed]











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