Jan Courtin shares a wonderful South Melbourne memento of 1965
Northern FL – Northcote Park v North Heidelberg: Under 19’s overshadow seniors in a big day of wins for the Cougars
May 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As my thousands of readers would know (or at least that’s how many I hope I have), usually my articles just cover the seniors, and I only give the result for the under 19’s and reserves. This week however, it’s impossible to write this without mentioning the under 19’s game. How can [Read more]
Footy History: The tragic tale of Alf Dear
May 20, 2015 by 12 Comments
A story from deep in the early days of VFL, when there were no lines between family tragedy and footballing career. John Donegan writes the story that needed to be told of Alf Dear.
Round 7 – Fearless 2015: A Saturday of shellackings and a Sunday of shocks…
May 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There was a lot of genuine talking points to come out of round seven. Fearless shares his take
Crio’s Q? – “Character development” ; is it better to win or lose?
May 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
This week Crio asks; When does ‘learning how to win’ become a culture of failure? How much does the attitude to succeed play in learning from loss?
2006 – The (Almost) All-Australian SSA Team: Top End Talent
May 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Santa never made it into Darwin, but these kids did. Bastinac, Duncan, Ziebell, B Jacobs, Scully plus more, take us back to the good old days of bad haircuts and no tatts.
Freophile Corner: Dave Warner’s East Freo team of 2015
May 20, 2015 by 6 Comments
Each year, muso, footy fan, Freophile and lover of the good things in life, Dave Warner, picks a team made up of east Frementle players. It’s always pretty handy. Check the 2015 team.
The growing legend of Matthew ‘Gator’ Gaite
May 20, 2015 by 3 Comments
“Gator is said to be a man who constructs buildings by day and leaps them by night.” Rees Quilford on the growing legend of Fitzroy big man Matthew Gaite.
Round 7 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Hawklings’ MCG Debut a Dee-Light
May 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
You couldn’t ask for an easier match to begin your AFL (spectator) career: Hawks home by 100 and a bit.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round 7
May 19, 2015 by 4 Comments
And this week’s winner for most ground-breaking, speculative piece… Earl O’Neill puts in his two cents on, well, everything from Neale Daniher to the proposed new fixture system.
Round 7: Essendon v North Melbourne: A Win’s a Win, Especially Against Essendon.
May 19, 2015 by 6 Comments
We should not underestimate the wisdom and counsel of the local greengrocer in this day and age. Andrew Starkie leaves the Docklands less than thrilled with the Kangaroos defeat of the Dons, then receives a zen-like interpretation of the victory amidst strawberries and tomatoes at Preston Market the next day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 7 wrap-up.
May 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Trying times for Cam Hooke and his True Believers, but the panic button is far from being pressed.
Round 7 – Carlton v GWS: Empathy
May 19, 2015 by 7 Comments
Is the lid on or off out Blacktown way? Chris Dubrow with a Giants fans view of the clubs latest step in their progression from whipping boys to respected opponent.
Round 7 – Sydney v Geelong: Today and Then and Football
May 19, 2015 by 8 Comments
Old Dogs watches Sydney and Geelong go at it and wonders how a foreigner would view the spectacle.
Fitzroy, Old Melburnians, Collingwood, Richmond: bandaids don’t fix bulletholes
May 19, 2015 by 10 Comments
E.regnans beautifully summarises and celebrates Old Fitzroy, new Fitzroy, old Melbourne and old money, alongside the new AFL match-day experience. Also: includes Taylor Swift reference and video (ping: The People’s Elbow)
VAFA: Fitzroy v Old Melburnians
May 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
Fitzroy takes on Old Melburnians at Brunswick Street on an almost perfect autumn Saturday afternoon. A nail biter goes down to the wire. Can the reigning premiers hang on to win a see-sawing affair?
The Carlton coaching predicament: the demands of two radical sides
May 19, 2015 by 15 Comments
Fooz Pietersen attempts to navigate an objective course through the near-future for Carlton FC. Players, coaches, administrators and supporters need a way forward. Is this it?
Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Young Dogs give Dockers a scare
May 19, 2015 by 12 Comments
Dylan Bolch, who is 14 years old, makes his Almanac debut capturing all the tension of the Bulldogs-Dockers game on Sunday. [Lively piece thanks Dylan – Ed]
The history of Essendon and North Melbourne
May 19, 2015 by 7 Comments
North Melbourne man Ironmike20, has felt the slings and arrows. Check out his memories of a classic rivalry (“I like beating Essendon a lot.”)
Round 7 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: You’ve gotta love an upset
May 19, 2015 by 4 Comments
Andrew Weiss rejoices in the Lions, in the idea of the underdog and in the whole thing. Gotta love an upset.
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