Docker Sean Gorman mans up and tells it like it was. How did the Dockers lose the unlosable election? How did Port roll back the stone and create a Second Coming? Sean reveals all.
AFL Semi Final – Fremantle v Port Adelaide: Abra-cadabra
September 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
David Wilson finds that reality interferes with footy, just as Fremantle did. Magic happens.
The Sporting Globe Sports Bar Phenomenon
September 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby hasn’t been getting out much lately, but meets another ‘mad’ Sainter and enjoys an evening at the Sporting Globe sports bar.
Revenge: The Rematches
September 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
Gregor Lewis riffs on REVENGE and how it will motivate the remaining teams in the AFL Finals, just as it will today’s Mayweather – Maidana boxing rematch.
Joe Wilson arrives
September 13, 2014 by 10 Comments
Congratulations to Olivia and Ned Wilson on the safe arrival of Joe Wilson whose first proclamation to the world was a small cry followed by the assertion that the result of the Geelong-North game depended on the Blicavs-Goldstein contest. Small effigies of Joe are now available.
I suspect he is the first youngster to be named after the celebrated North Fitzroy Arms barfly, Wang Rovers utility, taken at 51 in the 1989 draft by the Brisbane Bears, Joe Wilson.
AFL Qualifying Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: #woohooandaboutbloodytime
September 12, 2014 by 8 Comments
Rick Kane curses the curse that was Jeff Kennett, and then (rashly?) goes on to wave the “Mission Accomplished” banner after his Hawks beat their ancient nemesis Geelong in the Qualifying Final.
AFL Qualifying Final – Sydney v Fremantle: Noah, The Messiah and There is only one Kepler Bradley!!
September 12, 2014 by 3 Comments
Di Waddingham journeyed to ANZ Stadium to see the world through purple-coloured glasses, and while her Dockers were brave the travel and injuries caught up with them. Di is still keeping the dream alive.
AFL Qualifying Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: Let It Rain
September 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
Hawks man Paul Campbell relives their Qualifying Final win over the Cats, and relates it to streaks, curses and myths in sport down the ages.
The Footy Almanac Podcast: Episode 17 – Trevor Marmalade, Part Three
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s semi-final weekend and six teams remain in the race for the 2014 AFL premiership. Start your weekend off with part three of our special extended podcast chats with ‘The Man Behind The Bar’, Trevor Marmalade.
To all the Almanackers: RU OK?
September 12, 2014 by 15 Comments
Sean Curtain reflects on RU OK? Day, and the value of men sometimes getting beneath the beer and footy talk to share what is really going on inside.
The Pre Wrap: Semi Final Weekend
September 12, 2014 by 15 Comments
Mr Wrap runs the ruler over the AFL semis and finds the favourites frail and fallible. He has scoured the nation for the sound of a happy team singing “Tigerland” and brings you his Mid Gippsland GF report from Mirboo North.
Sal’s Semi-Final Preview – and the foray at Flemington
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From Fremantle to Flemington to the ‘G, Sal Ciardulli has the answers to all the weekend contests being played out on green turf.
Old (Woollen) Footy Jumpers: South Purrumbete FC
September 12, 2014 by 32 Comments
Luke Reynolds played for South Purrumbete which had a distinctive black and green jumper before the club folded.
AFL Qualifying Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: It’s not over yet
September 12, 2014 by 18 Comments
Hawthorn register a reasonable win as the bumbling Cats miss early opportunities.
We can win this.
We need to talk about Heritier
September 11, 2014 by 14 Comments
Dave Brown deconstructs the Heritier Lumumba story, and asks if he is worth the trade or worth the effort for your club. Opinions welcomed.
Your first final?
September 11, 2014 by 23 Comments
Matt Watson remembers the first final that he went to, and asks if you remember the teams you saw and the people you went with for your first.
Crio’s Racing: Spring is Sprung
September 11, 2014 by 6 Comments
Crio celebrates the first real day of Spring racing in Melbourne with what used to be the (time honoured) Craiglee (now Makybe Diva) Stakes. Big races headed by the 3yo Golden Rose in Sydney if it ever stops raining. Tips please.
Unconventional Nonsense
September 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
You’ve heard of conventional wisdom. Well, sometimes it only seems conventional and often it’s not as wise as the speaker would have you believe. The Footy Bogan presents some of his pet peeves.
New (woollen) footy jumpers: Coleraine leading the world again
September 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Old Mate Bill Bailey bobs up as Coleraine lead the world again.
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