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)
Crio’s Racing: The calm before the Carnival
September 24, 2014 by 20 Comments
Racing plays second fiddle for the last time this year as the AFL Grand Final takes priority. Crio and Co find good races and winners across the weekend.
Almanac Rugby League – Tigers fans have ’89
September 24, 2014 by 9 Comments
Guy Ragen reflects on the (now defunct) Balmain Tigers agonising loss in the 1989 NRL Grand Final. Why does that game matter so much, and what did it tell us about our changing times? [Terrific example of trying to understand sport in its broader social context – Ed]
A Grand Final scratch & sniff
September 24, 2014 by 14 Comments
E.regnans, a veteran of five Grand Finals (under 13s, under 17s, high school teams), brings us the essence of Grand Final anticipation.
Footy Almanac Podcast Grand Final Edition: Episode 19 – Podcasting Alfresco
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jake Norton of the Wandering Eye and Stone Cold Steve Baker are joined on the deck for a beer, some wine and all things Grand Final by Nick Bowen from AFL.com.au and long-time Almanacker, Chris Bracher
The Hairdressers’ Medal?
September 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
salomes looks at another factor that comes into play that umpires seem to consider when voting for best on ground. He also looks at past winners who have similar characteristics.
Buddy v Royce
September 24, 2014 by 6 Comments
This is an intriguing experiment. Old Dog, thinking creatively, again.
The Precarious State of our Nation’s Great Game
September 24, 2014 by 10 Comments
Siobhan Calafiore provides her perspective on where the game is at and why.
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