The People’s Elbow is exhausted. It takes a fair bit to exhaust him but his beloved Carlton have managed to achieve that. He explains why.
Round 20 – Carlton v West Coast: Eagles show Blues what’s required
August 8, 2019 by 9 Comments
John Butler muses on caretaker coaches, before recounting a high standard game that left Carlton with a clear indication of where they stand.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: The Wounded Edition
June 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
Sal is chirpy this morning as he previews Round 12. With the eyes of the footy world on his Carlton this week, he’s happy to offer his insights. And, as he points out, we’ll learn a bit about the Giants this weekend.
I was a teenage coach
June 6, 2019 by 13 Comments
Earl O’Neill responds to the sacking of Brendon Bolton in his usual salient and erudite manner.
Carlton: Trust us, we’re professionals
June 6, 2019 by 21 Comments
“With this decision, the New Carlton has developed a very strong whiff of the Old Carlton. Which is no real shock, because some of the board actually are the Old Carlton. They’d just claimed they’d seen the light.” John Butler on the Old Dark Navy Blues.
All that’s wrong with footy: the curse of the win/loss
June 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
Yvette Hollings expresses her heartfelt feelings about the sacking of Brendon Bolton in her articulate, thought provoking article.
Carlton 2018: Every rebuild can be unhappy in its own way
September 21, 2018 by 18 Comments
Much furious comment surrounded Carlton’s 2018. John Butler offers his thoughts on the Year of the Double Spoon.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty Three
August 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
While illness and disease ravaged all around him, Earl had numerous insightful flashes to consider – finals scheduling, Franklin as All-Australian captain – but in the end he decided to present some thoughts about the teams that have played their last game for 2018.
Fearless 2018- Round 20: We’ve got the close one…no we’ve got it…nah..over here
August 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless reports on a monumental Gaffe followed by some excessive commentary as he reviews the Round 20 matches.
Round 20 – Carlton v GWS: Welcome to Globetrotters’ AFL
August 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
As he watched the Giants pulverise the Blues, John Butler was left contemplating the wider football universe. Let’s just say, he has his reservations.
Round 16 – Brisbane v Carlton: Suddenly, Hot Pants.
July 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
It’s the moment your favourite pair of football shorts mysteriously transform into hotpants and the threat to throw them out becomes real that it’s time for action. Approaching marriage, it’s time to lose a few kilos, go on a park run or two, and of course, a day at the footy, climbing stairs and watching a Brisbane victory are all part of a changing lifestyle for Almanacker Jamie.
Round 14 Preview – One for the Master
June 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
The great man Gary Ablett celebrates his 300th AFL game this weekend, Geelong returns to Kardinia Park and Richmond v Carlton has a lot of importance behind it. Sal covers all this and more in his Round 14 preview.
Round 12 – Carlton v GWS: All is forgiven
June 13, 2017 by 11 Comments
Matthew Kreuzer led the charge as his Blues overcame the odds to defeat premiership favourites GWS in an absolute classic.
Cycles, Troughs and Peaks
June 11, 2017 by 2 Comments
Peter Crossing expertly summarises the AFL season to date. [So who finishes in the top 8?]
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: Well Used
April 23, 2017 by 2 Comments
Young Almanacker Aidan gives a thoughtful analysis of Port’s win over the Blues.
Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Wading through troubled waters
April 12, 2017 by 14 Comments
John Butler looks at the troubles that have haunted both teams since 2000 and where they may be heading in the future. For now, Carlton have the bragging rights for 2017.
Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Bryce. Amen.
October 14, 2016 by 9 Comments
For Carlton fans, Bryce Gibbs has been an unrequited talent, Father Rooster sees his potential departure as manna from heaven.
Round 10 – The 2016 Michael Landon Cup
June 1, 2016 by 4 Comments
Floating between sanity and dementia, Earl O’Neill finally remembers to post his round 10 review for The Michael Landon Cup
Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: I Hate Footy
May 8, 2016 by 27 Comments
For Luke Reynolds, his sporting passion comes in black and white, Collingwood and Newcastle United fan and neither are delivering the goods.
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