As you will see over the coming days, as the Almanac publishes this series of extracts, Gravel & Mud is full of wonderful yarns.
Almanac Footy Writing: Carpe Diem Fages…A Teacher’s Teacher
June 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
Chris Fagan coaches his one hundredth game today (June 19). Teacher-writer Shane Reid pays tribute to the warm-hearted teacher-coach, and argues that Fagan’s a natural teacher who wants the best for other people, especially his players and everyone at the Lions. [Super anecdote demonstrates the point – Ed]
Round 13 – Brisbane v St Kilda: ‘O Captain! My Captain…’ a barbaric yawp from the virtual classroom to the coaches’ box
August 23, 2020 by 7 Comments
Year 12 English (Lit) teacher Shane Reid finds a message for his students in goal-kicking, while recognising that the likes of Leigh Matthews and Chris Fagan are fine teachers (and psychologists).
Round 4 – Brisbane v Adelaide: Line up, step right this way for the AFL’s ‘Salvation Show’
June 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It may not be Shane Reid’s ideal season, but he’ll take what he can get, especially when his Lions are winning ugly.
Round 4 – Previewish (again): A bit of Four Play
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tipsters, Sal’s preview of everything footy and horseracing for your consideration this weekend.
Round 15 – Fremantle v Brisbane: Going West and Seeing the Light
July 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
After a win over Freo, Brin assesses the future of the Lions and weighs in on the loss of Harris Andrews.
Fearless 2017 Round 16 – I’m in 4th (Saints), no I’m in 4th (Dees), No I’m in 4th (Port)
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was a battle for fourth spot in Round 16 as Richmond, St Kilda, Melbourne and Port Adelaide held onto the spot on the weekend.
Round 15 – Essendon v Brisbane: Could these young Lions create their next dynasty?
July 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Jan Courtin was fast forwarding through the Essendon v Brisbane replay, until the resurgent Lions found her hiding the remote and watching the last quarter in real time.
Fearless 2017 Round 14: Heath Shaw – now that’s a press conference
July 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fearless is back with his thoughts on the Round 14 action including Hawthorn’s rise against the Crows and the Bulldogs’ one point win over North Melbourne.
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.
The 2017 Yersinia Pestis Cup – Round Thirteen
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Earl O’Neill serves up another quirky piece for your entertainment. This topsy-turvy season has every team’s supporters on edge and the top eight window is wide open for teams to claim a spot.
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?]
FEARLESS 2017 Rd 8 – Born From an Egg on the Mountaintop – The AFL Launches in the Far East!
May 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
An in depth look at the round that was with analysis on each of the games.
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