John Green sees a cracking game with an old schoolmate, and keeps riding the Tigers wave.
The Fifth International Cup of Australian Football – at a footy ground near you this August….and you don’t need a barcode to go…
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Stephen Alomes with the lowdown on this year’s International Cup
1966 St.Kilda Premiership Reunion – 5 Years On
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Warwick Nolan writes poignantly of the reunion of 1966 St Kilda premiership players that was held 5 years ago. A celebration of player’s achievements or fan’s memories? The toughest contests are not always on the field.
AFL Round 20 – Richmond v Essendon: Hey Now, Hey Now (DO Dream, It’s Not Over!)
August 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
Strange things are happening for Paddy Grindlay. Tennis in the winter time. A father who talks to horses (Collingwood ones). And his Tigers are winning. Strange days indeed.
Toby Greene one of the AFL’s most overrated
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If GWS underestimated Anthony Miles before gifting him to Richmond, Jackson Clark reckons they have overrated the skills and talents of Toby Greene.
Young Miles one of the recruits of the season
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Tiger, Tiger burning bright. Jackson Clark tells us the history of Richmond’s star recruit Anthony Miles, who was discarded by Greater Western Sydney.
Footy Almanac Canberra event with Geoff Pryor
August 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
Thanks to everyone for turning up to Manning Clark House to hear Geoff Pryor at his story-telling best. Really interesting night. And then on to Eastlake FC to see that crazy game between Richmond and Essendon. [With thanks to Manning Clark House and Bas Clark too…and an added treat when Donny Dwyer lobbed at Eastlake!]
AFL Round 20 Blog: Good for Football
August 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Round 20 is up and running with a spirited win to the Tiger Army, and an Essendon loss that offers more justice than a Full Bench of the Federal Court. Too much footy is never enough. What’s your Final 8, and the all-important 9th?
Adelaide Uni Greys Melbourne Lunch: Meeting Rulebook
August 8, 2014 by 21 Comments
Luke Reynolds attends an Adelaide Uni Greys lunch to meet the great man. Not Bob Neil – but his acolyte ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood.
Peerless Pebbles: A Tribute to Ryan O’Keefe
August 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Joe Moore pays homage to Ryan O’Keefe a footballer universally admired for his skill, toughness and fairness. Joe reckons he’s the heart of the modern Bloods. Add your own tribute.
How the Blues became Blue
August 8, 2014 by 5 Comments
Blueseum lets us know how in 1871, Carlton became the Blues. (Anticipating the Malthouse years? – Ed) No, read on about the link to French military colours and the Oxford boat race.
Is It Magpie Nesting Season? Close. But …
August 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
Gregor Lewis traces the rise and fall of the Magpie empire to a cataclysmic defeat by his Hawks in 2012. The empire fractured into supporters and snipers of Emperor Nathanus.
Round 20 Preview – Take a whiff of this!
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The top four looks increasingly settled so the logjam for positions 5-8 will be the main focus for Round 20… speaking of focus, what is going on with the Match Review Panellists implementing the system?
Hopeless on the punt – part 2
August 7, 2014 by 4 Comments
Ever heard the phrase ‘scared money’? Matt Watson has been stringing out a small stake all season. It’s death or glory this weekend. Tips please.
Carnival of Footy
August 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Kate Birrell shares a luxuriant spread of food, art and junior footy lightning carnival. A gourmet spread with something for everyone – dieters best avoid. Check out the Almanac Art link and contact us if you would like a Kate painting gracing your walls.
AFL Round 19 – Richmond v GWS Giants: Fifty shades of Greige (Lights, Conca, Action!)
August 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
You’ve got to worry when the most memorable events of a game don’t involve kicking the ball, taking a mark, or a decent bit of play. Sean Curtain tolerates a 27 point Tiger win.
Instant coffee – surely we can do better….
August 7, 2014 by 9 Comments
Working for the Almanac is not always a pleasure.
Crio’s Racing: Northern Salvation
August 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
Crio ranges over racing venues all across Northern Australia where punters are finding a winner (mixed in with some losers) while Southern punters and racetracks are mired in heavy going. St Oges of the Goolwa Barrage offers salvation from his Coffs Harbour retreat.
South African Lions in International Cup Buildup in Jamestown
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Last week the South African Lions AFL team came to Jamestown in the mid-north of South Australia, to begin their preparation for the International Cup in Melbourne this week. James Lang tells how they inspired the community, and the community inspired them.
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