Almanac Teams: Brownlow Medallists Who Went to Another Club

With the Brownlow Medal a week away, Rodney Boyd pulls together a team of past winners who left their clubs after achieving Brownlow glory.

Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on the Brownlow

The Muse has some thoughts about the Brownlow Medal and the pile-on that followed Lachie Neale’s win.

Almanac Footy: Screw the Brownlow

Old Dog just cannot abide the Brownlow as it is these days. And, while he has the floor, he has a crack at a few other contemporary elements of AFL footy on the way.

Almanac Poetry: ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn

A poem about the legendary Fitzroy champ, Wilfred ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn, by Stephen Whiteside.

Is the Brownlow ‘fair’?

After some time ruminating and a recent incident putting things into perspectve, Stephen Whiteside proposes an interesting re-interpretation of the Brownlow Medal process.

Almanac Footy History – Wilfred Smallhorn: The Remarkable Chicken

Adam Muyt recounts the wonderful story of Fitzroy FC legend, Wilfred ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn.

Fred Goldsmith in Retrospect

Fred Goldsmith is the only specialist full-back to ever win the Brownlow Medal. Richard Davis offers this retrospective profile.

Almanac Oracle Competition 2019 – Presenting Oracle Dave Brown

The Almanac Oracle Competition 2019 has been contested and won. Edward P Olsen explains how it all came down to the finest of margins – and names the winner.

Adam Goodes: Our Graceful Swan

Joe Moore articulates his feelings for Adam Goodes in a most heartfelt, intelligent and profound manner. [Wonderful read Joe: Ed]

Bizarre Brownlow competition for the astute observer – win a prize

Here’s a novel Brownlow competition. Add your entry.

Odd Friday Lunch: Peter ‘Wheels’ Bedford

Join us this Friday for lunch with South Melbourne legend Peter ‘Wheels’ Bedford.

Odd Friday Lunch with Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham

Join us this Friday for lunch with Collingwood legend Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham.

The Round 13 Mega Post

Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond delivers his first mega post. He covers the Port Adelaide and Brisbane game, his Brownlow Medal votes and the premiership race. He also reports on his own game of junior footy. [Great stuff Aidan – JTH]

My Brownlow Medal – Rounds 1, 2 and 3

Young writer Aidan Hammond will be doing votes for each round this season. Follow his voting and let’s see how he compares to the AFL umpires votes.

In the firing line with the ruck rovers

The role of the ruck-rover is defined by the many wonderful exemplars Carolyn Spooner refers to from teams of the’60’s through to the current day.

Jobe Watson to hand back the Brownlow Medal

Jobe Watson today announced that he will hand back the Brownlow Medal awarded to him in 2012. How does this sit in your ledger?

What Jobe Watson should tell the AFL Commission in his submission

DaveP thinks he’s Jobe Watson and presents his case to the AFL Commission as to why he should keep the 2012 Brownlow Medal.

Finals Week 3 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: Why not us?

Ripping yarn from Kerrie who suggests she is a “Daydream Believer” but as her story shows, she is absolutely a true believer.

Round 2 – Fremantle v Gold Coast: A hazy future ahead

Sean Mortel explains how the fortunes of the Gold Coast Suns and Fremantle have intermingled and swapped in an unexpected fashion.

A Good Day For Footy? No, A Great Day!

Adam Goodes visits picturesque Power Park in Gordonvale. A great day for all involved!