Footy form analyst and MCC green (?) coat, George Grossek, is on a roll. Or so he tells us.
AFL Preliminary Final Review: Is George the Nostradamus of finals analysis?
September 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Preliminary Finals Preview: A weekend for footy purists
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dan Hoban assesses the two AFL preliminary finals, in the knowledge that there is every chance they’ll be games of the highest quality. [Good to have you back on the site Dan – Ed]
Finals Week 2: George the Unperturbed has another crack
September 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
George Grossek’s analysis in the lead-up to the first week of the finals sounded convincing. Only problem is he tipped zilch out of four. This has not dinted his confidence as he gives his thoughts on Week 2.
Almanac Footy History: New book on the origins of Hawthorn FC
May 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Hawthorn FC has published a new book, ‘The Road to Hawthorn’, which deals with the origins and early years of the club. Copies are available from the Hawks Museum.
Almanac Footy: Rookies
August 31, 2024 by 7 Comments
Like many Hawks’ supporters Trucker Slim was not expecting to be playing finals footy but the young Hawks have surprised many as Trucker explains.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood has a bit of work to do over the final rounds of this 2024 season. Cam analyses the Geelong game and looks at the crucial match against Hawthorn this coming weekend.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: The karma of gathering
April 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
We introduce Simon de Frankston, who had to be coaxed into publishing – and then he asked if we paid a fee. The exchange is recounted in the introduction to this, the only footy poem he’s ever written, which enters haiku territory in its final lines. (There will be more poetry from him, no doubt.) Worth a read for the observations of coaches alone. [Welcome SdeR – we’ve been waiting a long time.]
Round 19 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Tomahawk and spontaneous ring-a-ring-a-rosey
March 30, 2024 by 17 Comments
This John Harms story of the famous Tom Hawkins goal after the siren was first published a week after the event. P. Flynn’s analysis is also included.
Almanac Footy: A great Football Rivalry – Fitzroy v Hawthorn 1978-1986 by Philip Mendes
January 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
Philip Mendes presents an in-depth analysis of the great footy rivalry between Fitzroy and Hawthorn between the years 1978 to 1986.
Stalking David Parkin Part 2
September 15, 2022 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson continues the tale of his interactions with legendary AFL player and coach David Parkin.
Almanac Books: ‘A Football Genius – The Peter Hudson Story’
May 19, 2022 by 2 Comments
A Football Genius: The Peter Hudson Story by Dan Eddy tells the tale of one of the game’s greatest players. Read more about the book here.
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: Hinkley under pressure
March 27, 2022 by 3 Comments
Nick Kossatch is worried about Port Adelaide after their insipid performance against Hawthorn at home.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12, 1953: Hawthorn v Geelong – Hail the ‘Geelong Flyer’
September 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Geelong made it 22 on the trot against Hawthorn, but there were signs that the 1953 Cats were slowing. Peter Clark makes his latest entry to his series on Geelong’s record run.
Balcony Banter: The luck of the draw
July 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
How do you feel after a drawn game? Should there be a method to determine a winner – extra time? a penalty shoot-out? Lynda Carroll addressed these questions this week on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Round 16 – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: Shaun Burgoyne’s 400th
July 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
It was a huge night for Shaun Burgoyne and his legion of fans – whether Port or Hawks people. Nick Kossatch reports.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Being where the ball ain’t!
June 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
Richard Griffiths played his schoolboy footy at Carey Grammar where he was handy enough to be noticed by some officials from Glenferrie Oval. This is the story of his memorable career at the Hawthorn Football Club. [Top yarn – JTH]
Almanac Memoir: Caught in the race with Kennedy’s Commandos
May 21, 2021 by 23 Comments
Brilliant memoir from Richard Griffiths (and brilliant photo too) as he tells the story of a memorable day at Glenferrie Oval in the middle of a classic 60s and 70s childhood. (First published in 2016)
1966 and all that: Round 18 – St. Kilda v Hawthorn
August 5, 2020 by 8 Comments
It is Round 18 of the 1966 home and away season, and Peter Clark takes us back to what was an enthralling round of pre-finals football.
Almanac Life: The Mighty Hawks, late July 2020, a ranty ramble
July 30, 2020 by 11 Comments
Trucker Slim is doing it hard with his Hawks languishing at the bottom end of the ladder. So it’s to music for some solace, the words of Bob Dylan and others for strength and guidance.
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