It’s hard to get into the theatre of footy when every game is seen from the couch, but Luke Reynolds has found some joy in some old Pies names starring on centre stage of a big win over the Cats.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: A boxing bout with the mentality of chess at Collingwood’s second home
July 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell shares his thoughts on the Pies’ win at their “home away from home” in the west, with a liberal serving of one of the world’s oldest games the colour the report [Reminiscent of ‘Chessboxing’ – Ed.]
Round 6 – Geelong v Brisbane: I much prefer footy on a Sunday
July 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
There were a few signs that this might have been a good night for Sam Evans and his Lions, but there was no Miracle on Grass 3 as the Cats steamrolled their opponents in Sydney…and work still beckoned the next day.
Geelong: Let’s have some realistic perspective
July 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
Following the chorus of complaints after a win last week, Marcus Holt reckons Geelong fans could do with a dose of perspective. He also mounts a strenuous defense of the maligned Chris Scott.
Round 3 – Geelong v Carlton: We’re taking it one citadel at a time
June 24, 2020 by 13 Comments
A turning point? Or just lucky? Or both? Whatever your call, John Butler is happy to celebrate Carlton’s first win down at Geelong in a very long time.
Round 3 – Sometimes there are no words
June 22, 2020 by 9 Comments
There were no words for the disappointment of Saturday afternoon’s Collingwood v St Kilda match for Yvette Wroby… But why not share your own words or images if you were on the losing end of the “weird” games of this week’s round?
Round 2 – Geelong v Hawthorn: The ancients rise
June 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
That rarest of things at present, a match report from inside the game! ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber was on the spot to see the Cats do a number on the Hawks.
Round 2 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Jeff Kennett seems to establish second curse
June 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi reports from Japan of Geelong’s excellent Round 2 win over Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium. He gave his votes to an ex-Saint!
Almanac Book Review – 1989: The Great Grand Final
June 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Paul Spinks brings us his review of a book that has already captivated a few Almanackers, Tony Wilson’s tome covering the 1989 VFL Grand Final.
AFL: Curving the Curve
May 25, 2020 by 13 Comments
Dips takes time out after some hard yakka to reminisce – on oil heaters and premiership droughts broken, bulbs dormant and thorns more active. [Perhaps JTH has done the same Youtube searches? Ed.]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Geelong v Fremantle: A licence to carry
May 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
It was the sort of Kardinia Park day where the ducks are looking for shelter, but John Harms braved the conditions to watch the Cats and Dockers go at it.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 2 – Carlton v Geelong: On the board.
April 7, 2020 by 5 Comments
A couple of notable debutants for the Cats, on a night that reinforced for John Harms how much people crave meaning in footy.
A Mea Culpa for Chris
March 31, 2020 by 2 Comments
Based on Chris Scott’s actions in the past week, Paul Spinks is moved to offer a mea culpa.
Round 14, 2009 – St Kilda v Geelong: What a game (revisited)
March 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Channel 7 recently screened St Kilda v Geelong, from Round 14, 2009. What a game! Read all the Almanac articles about that game here. [Leave a comment about what you saw last night in that replay – Ed]
AFLW Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Heartbroken Cats denied a last chance to snatch points.
February 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
Courtney Santospirito has a few musings on the quality Round 3 clash that went down to the wire between the Cats and Crows at Kardinia.
Balcony Banter Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: A perfect night at the ‘G
September 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Though it wasn’t Geelong’s night, Alan Rose was still moved to pay artistic tribute to Mark Blicavs
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: A view from Vienna
September 25, 2019 by 5 Comments
Watching from an Irish pub in Vienna, Joe De Petro saw the Tigers overcome the Cats, as he overcame the “Unknown Error”quarter.
Balcony Banter Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: The Battle of Future Generations
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Cat man Marcus Abbott is fighting a Tiger onslaught to keep his children’s’ allegiances with the hoops.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: They Say Nobody Watches the Same Game of Football
September 23, 2019 by 7 Comments
Old Dog reviews the Richmond-Geelong game that he saw, with his trademark description, analysis and respect for the players. [Kelly’s a bit stiff missing a vote – JTH]
Almanac Flashback – The 2009 AFL Preliminary Finals: Cats v Magpies, Saints v Bulldogs
September 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The 2009 AFL Preliminary Finals produced contrasting results, one a thrashing, the other a cliffhanger. Here’s your opportunity to re-live those two games and experience the pleasure or the pain associated with them.
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