There were three quarters of bliss and one of stress in the Fahey household.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Collingwood: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the Pies’ round one game against Brisbane.”
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WAFL Round 3: Peel do it for Jones
April 4, 2015 by 1 Comment
Les Everett goes around the WAFL grounds in a city very comfortable with the concept of Good Friday footy
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: No fade, thank God
April 4, 2015 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay gets down to Melbourne for the opener and is impressed (relieved? Ed] that his Tigers go from strength to strength as the game proceeds – especially the younger ones. [Paddy, are you really 13? This is solidly written – Ed again]
Easter and possible traditions
April 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hot cross buns, early April rains, the cooling of South Eastern Australia after a hot summer and the beginning of footy just go together. Could it be this way every year?
The Gift of Stawell
April 4, 2015 by 17 Comments
The on and off-track action at Stawell is well and truly underway for another Easter. In this unforgettable and moving memoir, Tess Pryor remembers Easter and Stawell Gifts past and her dad, George. Beautiful.
Kick it to Kickett
April 4, 2015 by 19 Comments
As the Sydney Swans prepare to start their 2015 season and its pursuit of a sixth premiership this afternoon, Joe Moore remembers the day that an AFL footballer strode into his school and possibly changed his life forever.
We are Carlton and f*!k the rest
April 4, 2015 by 9 Comments
Almanac debutant Jerry Rinse considers the place of Carlton in the footy universe and ponders the task ahead of Mick Malthouse and his capacity to complete it. [This a People’s Elbow like heading, but that’s where the resemblance stops. Very measured from you Jerry – Ed]
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Just A Little Bit Of Sledging
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With the last vestiges of the Cricket World Cup fading, John Green and son head to the nosebleed section of the MCG as their Tigers start 2015 on the winners list.
Another Footys4all North Queensland Road-Trip
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Wesley Hull updates us on the latest work of Footys4all amidst the backdrop of one of the most scenic locations to get some kick-to-kick happening: Walsh’s Pyramid in Gordonvale, Queensland.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Same Old
April 4, 2015 by 4 Comments
Peter Fuller entered the 2015 season with low expectations. Thursday night’s performance from the Blues illustrated why.
The Footy Almanac crowdfunding campaign continues – pledge here
April 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac crowdfunding campaign is still open. If you would like to purchase one of the rewards and in that way make a contribution to the Almanac you can right here.
The Match Day Experience
April 4, 2015 by 7 Comments
As the Bulldogs get set to launch their 2015 campaign with Luke Beveridge at the helm, Kerrie Soraghan paints a picture the match day experience of the sons and daughters of the ‘Scray
ASADA v Essendon: through the haze and fog, now what?
April 4, 2015 by 4 Comments
With the dust settling from Tuesday’s AFL tribunal decision for 34 past and current Essendon players, Associate Professor Daryl Adair from UTS examines what can be learned from the saga and recommends processes that need to be implemented to ensure that statuary bodies can better investigate possible uses of PEDs in Australian sport
Ross Tungatalum’s journey to Birralee Park
April 4, 2015 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark highlights the breathtaking skills of Tiwi Islander Ross Tungatalum who is lining up for the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray League.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Back to the future at the G
April 3, 2015 by 9 Comments
It was a dud game on the field, but a pretty good night off it. $4 chips. Change out of $5 for a hot dog. And Cheryl Critchley’s Tigers’ won. [So did the AFLFA it seems – Ed]
Only Australia Sledges the Opposition…
April 3, 2015 by 6 Comments
Much has been said about the appearance of a lack of grace or class within the current Australian Cricket team. Pat White, from Cricket Froth brings a new angle to the discussion. [And pictures that add a new dimension to the discussion. – Ed]
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: The Hunt for Red October or The Story of How Mick has the Blues
April 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Damian Gibson is disappointed with the Blues, impressed with the Tigers, and left wondering about M. Malthouse.
A heterodox suggestion about the origins of football in Victoria
April 3, 2015 by 6 Comments
As the 2015 season gets underway, Roy Hay ponders the collision of Marngrook and English sporting traditions in the creation of Australian football. Let the debate rage; Roy’s search for empirical evidence and meaning continues…
Crowdfunding: some thoughts from JTH
April 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
John Harms thanks all those who made a contribution to the crowdfunding campaign. [We’re keeping it open for a few days – via email. Ed] [Why don’t you keep it going until the Demons win a game – Sir Hubert]
Northcote Park FC: Three sets of twins in one team!
April 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
A world record? In a proud and historic moment for the Northcote Park Cougars, three sets of twins – Liam & Janus Waldron, Marc & Andre Botoulas, Matthew & Daniel Brown – all played both the Under 19 & Reserves games.
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