Craig Dodson mans up (unlike some players) and reports on the melancholy experience of being a Swans supporter at the MCG on Grand Final day.
AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: It was not supposed to be like this
September 29, 2014 by 10 Comments
The Final Wrap of the AFL 2014 Toyota Premiership Season
September 29, 2014 by 9 Comments
Mr Wrap lauds the Leafblowers and draws the curtains around the lamentable Harbourtowners. The time honoured Beitzel, Fevola, Flower and Krudd Memorial Medals all go to worthy recipients.
AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: Mission Accomplished
September 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
Armin Richter chronicles the highs and lows of growing up a Hawkaholic. They once cost him a month’s pay but have delivered countless pride and joy down the decades. Mission accomplished.
Swans Capitulation and Condemnation: Please Explain
September 28, 2014 by 5 Comments
Peter Fuller is flummoxed by the Swans capitulation on the big stage and by the criticism of the Swans in the lead up to the game.
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – The Grand Final that wasn’t
September 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill sums up the good, the bad and the ugly of the Grand Final and the Swans season.
Grand Final Eve Lunch: Lunch was the winner
September 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
It was all happening at the Almanac Grand Final Eve lunch on Friday.
If you were there, give us your Brownlow votes for the day.
AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: Spangher Magic
September 28, 2014 by 15 Comments
Throw away the Hun and the Sage. Use them to line the cocky cage. The Old Dog tells you everything you need to know about the Grand Final.
Almanac Book Cover 2014 Unveiled
September 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell and Jim Pavlidis eat your heart out. [The work of P. Baulderstone, being amusing – JTH]
What’s the difference between Swans and a flag?
September 27, 2014 by 6 Comments
Earl O’Neil asks a cryptic question.
AFL Preliminary Final reports 2014
September 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All the preliminary final reports.
A Fan’s Delusion Takes Up Residence With A Real-Life Dilemma
September 26, 2014 by 4 Comments
Gregor Lewis relives his Hawks nail-biting Preliminary Final win over Port Adelaide. What will it mean for the Grand Final? It’s all a question of identity – for his Hawks and for his mum.
The Grand Final Pre Wrap
September 26, 2014 by 10 Comments
Mr Wrap has seen every Grand Final since Jock McHale and Checker Hughes were coaching, so it is worth noting the advice of our sage tipster.
Sal’s Grand Final formguide – A Buddy Big Time in The Big One!
September 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sal runs his eyes over the Grand Final form, plus tips for tonight’s races at Moonee Valley and Sunday’s at Caulfield.
Back-to-back – under controversial circumstances
September 26, 2014 by 2 Comments
If the Swans salute on Saturday, Buddy will be just the third player on AFL/VFL history to go back-to-back with different clubs. Matt Watson provides us with some insight into the previous two.
Finals Diary: Week 3
September 25, 2014 by 4 Comments
Mathilde de Hauteclocque is skittish as a kitten as Grand Final week and the Swans consume her life.
Terror Threat Alert from Team Australia
September 25, 2014 by 14 Comments
The Minister for Homeland Security writes to warn about the increased terrorist threat, and that only Team Australia can be supported after Saturday.
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Grand Final preview
September 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill gives us his two bobs’ worth on the Grand Final. With a little help from Martha and The Vandellas.
AFL Preliminary Final – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: In a tense finish, the mighty Hawks win the day
September 25, 2014 by 30 Comments
Our very talented eight year old reporter Kaisha Thompson (our youngest so far) was at the MCG for the preliminary final. Here is her report. [And we love the photo too Kaisha]
Ramblings From The Oche
September 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
Michael Howard flung a few arrows the other night. As in life not many of them went straight. (Wonderful, moving piece from Michael-Ed)
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