Tony Roberts had a day to forget at the old Telstra Dome. Seeing the Lions fall short to Essendon, he left cursing Jonathan Brown’s array goal kicking.
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Essendon v Brisbane: A hit to Brisbane’s finals hopes
May 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A Subjective History of Sports Writing
May 13, 2020 by 20 Comments
Merv Collins has a life-long love of quality sports writing. He lists his favourites. (You are all welcome to offer your own suggestions – Ed).
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Kangaroos v Essendon: Trailblazer Bachar promises lots in a Bomber loss
May 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hanlon soaked up the atmosphere of the old Telstra Dome as he watched an inaccurate Essendon go down to the Roos. But all was not to be lost, as the Bombers unveiled a new exciting player.
1981 Revisited – Round 6: ‘Hell’s Bells’
April 29, 2020 by 4 Comments
Collingwood inflict Carlton’s first loss to remain undefeated on top of the ladder after Round 6 of the 1981 season. Sam Steele continues his weekly review of the 1981 season.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: That sweet sound of the song
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor made the annual pilgrimage down to the ‘G for another blockbuster Anzac Day clash. Having made a shaky start, his Pies recovered to set up a grandstand finish.
1981 Revisited – Round 5: Anzac Day ‘All those years ago’
April 25, 2020 by 4 Comments
Anzac Day 1981. Sam Steele takes footy fans back to Round 5 in his continuing series, ‘1981 Revisited…’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon
April 13, 2020 by 2 Comments
¡Viva la Fevolucion! A fitting clash for “Rivalry Round” saw the Blues come back from the brink against the in-form Dons to win by a mere three points – John Origlasso was there.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Adelaide v Essendon
April 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Origlasso took in the Bombers’ away game at the Social Club in Windy Hill. A bit of a big kid, he signed in as Geoff Blethyn! And, just as Geoff used to do, John saw his Bombers fly up.
Almanac Cricket – The all-time Australian men’s MCG XI: dodging the snorefest
December 26, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s one thing to get the runs on the board on a flat deck, quite another when the game is in the balance. Dave Brown looks at the best men’s performances at the MCG over the years
SACA Annual Report 1983/84: Same As It Ever Was
November 19, 2019 by 10 Comments
The SACA, Adelaide Oval, cricket and West End Light loomed large in 1983/84. Here’s Swish letting those days go by. Come for Bish, stay for Don O’Connor, marvel at Craig Bradley’s straight outta Pooraka poodle mullet. And see if you can spot Boz Maloney. Sponsored by West End Light – the Right Light.
Almanac Flashback – Round 21 2009: The Wrap has his say!
August 9, 2019 by 3 Comments
Another Footy Flashback to Round 21, 2009 with The Wrap’s analysis of the results of those games. And as he says, “…..if you read it in The Wrap you’ll know it’s not crap.” A cracker of a read!
The Ashes 2019: Could Morgan be a Brearley?
August 7, 2019 by 22 Comments
Bernard Whimpress predicted this, or at least thought about it. He was reminded of 1989. He has some observations of a fascinating Test and some suggestions for England else they may well be doomed to a 4-0 drubbing.
Footy Language: Talking Clearly, Clearly Classified
May 29, 2019 by 11 Comments
Clearly, we have an outbreak of ‘clearly’ usage in footy language. Damian Balasonne examines the phenomenon.
Round 10 – St Kilda v Carlton: Unexpected socialising, changes and footy fool
May 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
Cooking, karaoke, and footy are all part of Yoshi’s day. And his Saints went marching in!
The Disneyfication of the AFL
April 12, 2019 by 21 Comments
Australian Rules football is a grassroots sport, but the AFL’s increasing corporatisation is distancing the game from the fans writes Dr Andy Fuller from the University of Melbourne.
A night at the Big Bash – Taking one for the kids
January 6, 2019 by 12 Comments
Craig Dodson will take a bullet for his kids, however, under no circumstances will he put a Colonel Sanders Fried Chicken bucket on his head while watching a bunch of mediocre state cricketers hack it around the park in the Big Bash. Craig reports on a night at the BBL with his “scallywags”.
First Test of the Elite Test Series, Australia v India – Day 1
November 27, 2018 by 9 Comments
A great man said, “It’s easy to see without looking too far, that not much is really sacred”, and with that in mind, Peter Crossing lets his cricket imagination flow.
What’s in the WAFL 2018 by Les Everett
October 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Les Everett looks at some of the possible AFL Draft picks from this year’s WAFL.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Essendon Bombers (8th)
September 18, 2018 by 8 Comments
Underachieving or over-rated? It depends on the year according to the Footy Record’s 1998 appraisal of the side from Windy Hill. Seen any of these fellas lately?
Almanac Football: 1993 Revisited
August 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Stainless takes a fascinating trip down memory lane as he recalls the 1993 AFL season. [With a nod to the Brettig-Collins-Gill podcast – Ed]
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