Buddy Franklin

Round 1 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: Sydney’s injury woes

March 28, 2017 by Mathilde de Hauteclocque 10 Comments

Mathilde de Hauteclocque is bracing herself for a rough start to the season for Sydney with injuries coming into play.

Round 1 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: Power bill due

March 28, 2017 by Tom Bally 3 Comments

The Swans may have some tough times ahead in 2017 according to Sydney supporter Tom Bally.

Almanac Women’s Footy: New sport, new team and new boots

February 17, 2017 by Sarah Black 9 Comments

Inspired by AFL Women’s, Sarah Black commences her footy career with a new pair of boots and a new set of footballers to be like

Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Buddy

November 23, 2016 by jan courtin 6 Comments

It is difficult to imagine Beethoven and Buddy in collaboration, unless you were Jan Courtin in a night of cultural whimsy.

Grand Final – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Dubai Dogs

October 9, 2016 by Caspar McLeod Leave a Comment

Dubai Almanacer Caspar McLead describes his Grand Final experience.

A Grand Final match report for my Dad

October 8, 2016 by Sarah Black 6 Comments

Since Sarah Black was 16 she has written footy reports. Her Dad has always loved them and encouraged Sarah to try sports journalism. A graduate, Sarah is now an intern at AFL Media. Her father was away for the Sydney-Doggies Grand Final so Sarah wrote this report for him. {Super piece Sarah and congrats on your new job – JTH]

Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Not so Bleak House

October 5, 2016 by Paul Spinks 2 Comments

When Buddy was seen berating team mates it suggested a side on the verge of becoming rattled. As Paul Spinks articulates so well, it was indeed a great win for the Bulldogs.

Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: The lonely walk out of the MCG

October 2, 2016 by craig dodson 6 Comments

A Swans fan living in Melbourne’s west: Craig Dodson’s grand final experience.

Grand Final Preview: Sal’s predictions, and thoughts about other sports as well.

September 30, 2016 by Sal Ciardulli 1 Comment

For all thoughts in football, cricket, rugby, and horseracing, Sal has all the tips for you.

Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Sydney: Buddy! Buddy! Buddy!

September 26, 2016 by Keiran Croker 16 Comments

Friday night’s preliminary final was all over so quickly – which didn’t bother Keiran Croker at all. He was pretty impressed with Buddy, and with the wholehearted effort of his entire side.

Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Sydney: In search of a summer of thunder-shaking

September 21, 2016 by Tom Bally 3 Comments

Tom Bally doesn’t know if he wants time to pass quickly so the prelim final starts or slowly so he can savour the build-up, but he does know he wants a victory – and a premiership.

Finals Week 2 – Sydney v Adelaide: Bound for Glory

September 19, 2016 by Joe Moore 3 Comments

Angry Anderson, poker matches as grand final preparation, and the intensity of the Swans. Joe Moore helps get the Swans back on track.

Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Final pulse

September 13, 2016 by Tom Bally 6 Comments

Last night Almanac HQ took possession of this script for Tom Bally’s TV miniseries “Final Pulse.” It’s a ripping hospital drama, featuring a cast you might recognise.

Finals Week 1 – Hawks Cop Karma whack from Cats and other Final Results!

September 12, 2016 by Almanac Admin 14 Comments

Gary Caulfield enjoyed watching Hawthorn cop their whack and sees a few other Final moments go unnoticed.

Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Very, very scary, even in bright sunlight

September 12, 2016 by IANLATHAM 1 Comment

Ian Latham visualised the Giants as bad guys wearing gaberdine coats from a Films Policier classic while the Swans were the prey, a glimpse of the very near future and it looked pretty scary.

Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: We’re Minor Premiers! Is it best to finish first?

August 29, 2016 by jan courtin 10 Comments

The Sydney Swans finish the year as Minor Premiers, however Jan Courtin is not sure if top of the ladder leads to a Flag, favouritism doesn’t sit kindly with her.