Gerard Cashill recaps the Round 24 match between Carlton St Kilda, a showdown that holds a special significance for him.
Almanac Footy: The Journey
September 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It has been a long journey in the wilderness for Carlton supporters over many years suffering a lack of success at the top level. But many fans, like Shane Thomas, are excited by the Blues’ performances this season and the prospect of the ultimate prize just two steps away.
Almanac Footy History: Remembering the early days of Geoff Southby and Keith Greig
October 28, 2021 by 54 Comments
David Clerehan was at primary school when Geoff Southby and Keith Greig made their debuts. He remembers those early days, as he reminds us that both celebrate birthdays this week.
Round 20 – St Kilda v Carlton: There goes another season and the hot air of expectation
August 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
Yvette Wroby knew her Saints were in trouble when they were favourites against the self-deprecating Blues and their supporters….Saints by a million they said!
Everyday Obituaries: Onya Pal – a tribute to Kelvin Reynolds
July 26, 2020 by 27 Comments
Luke Reynolds pays tribute to his grandfather Kelvin on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 2)
May 31, 2020 by 43 Comments
Rulebook’s back with Part 2 of Neil Craig’s career – from player to super coach
Sal’s Round 1 Preview: Go Blues, Blue and Blue
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli is an institution here at the Almanac and he’s back for Round 1 with his thoughts on the matches, his anticipated ladder at the end of Round 23, and a look at the Moonee Valley Friday meeting and the Saturday races featuring the Golden Slipper, Winx and some other tough events (made tougher by Sydney’s Autumn weather).
AFLW Round 7 – Fremantle v Carlton: Bruises before the bloodbath
March 23, 2018 by 2 Comments
There’s no dead games in a seven game season, just ask the dented Dockers and the bruised Blues
AFLW Round 5 – Adelaide v Carlton: Not too much to ask, is it?
March 6, 2018 by 12 Comments
After Saturday’s emphatic win by the Crows over the Blues, all that remains for Dave Brown is for the chips to fall where they may to keep the mathematical possibility of an Adelaide Home Grand Final alive.
Round 23 – Sydney v Carlton: The Pelican of the SCG
August 28, 2017 by 3 Comments
Interesting what you see at the footy, and where that might take your thoughts. Mathilde de Hauteclocque enjoys the final match with the O’Reilly crew as the Swans take their place in the finals.
My thoughts on Houli’s case and the media
June 29, 2017 by 33 Comments
Japanese footy correspondent looks at the Houli case from another country for a different perspective.
AFLM Round 8 – St Kilda v Carlton: Roller Coaster Rides
May 16, 2017 by 1 Comment
In what has been a truly wonderful week and the launch her memoir, ‘Siren’s Call’, Yvette Wroby is disappointed by poor behaviour of some of the men in her footy team. It reminds her of a 2012 cartoon she posted on the Almanac.
Round 8 – St Kilda v Carlton: Let The Sunshine In.
May 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
Warren Tapner has been inspired by Haiku Bob.
A Portrait of the Supporter as a Young Woman
May 11, 2017 by 21 Comments
So much certainty in the “adult” world. With their team struggling, Little Jenny and her Mum head off to the game. [What is hope? What is evidence? What is opinion? – Ed]
The Best Photo of the AFLW Season
March 21, 2017 by 6 Comments
At half time of the first AFL Women’s match between Carlton and Collingwood at IKON Park on February 3, AFL photographer Michael Willson captured the shot that depicts everything the new competition meant. Callum O’Connor explains.
AFLW Round 5 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: When the opening act are the headliners
March 8, 2017 by 4 Comments
Princes Park delivered the goods as fans witnessed the highest scoring AFLW game so far. Carlton and the Western Bulldogs went goal for goal in a close, free-flowing match.
To trade or not to trade: Shakespeare’s hot take on the Gibbs non-deal
October 20, 2016 by 6 Comments
Every man and his Bard has an opinion on the trade period these days
Almanac Season Review (and Round 23 report): Carlton – A flat end to a fresh start
August 31, 2016 by 5 Comments
How to rate the year? John Butler is happy that current management and coaching practices at Carlton differ from the old. And he’s got some advice for cocky Bomber fans.
Almanac Season Review: Essendon and the rude awakening (plus Round 23 report)
August 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
Trevor Blainey has ridden this 19-loss season with the Bombers and suggests they are looking good: “No other AFL team will add as many quality players to it’s list next year as Essendon.”
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