Richard Griffiths is infuriated by the Stand Rule. And he asks, who exactly is the man on the mark?
Almanac Teams: Captains who came from other clubs
May 12, 2025 by 7 Comments
Not all skippers are dyed-in-the-wool (or acrylic/polyester) one-clubbers, Rodney Boyd has listed those who came to lead their subsequent teams after starting elsewhere.
Round 2 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: No clangers from Langers!
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It has been awhile since the Bombers have won their first two games of the season with win number two set up by Kyle Langford’s five goals.
Almanac Teams: In a state, twenty-eight (1980- )
February 7, 2022 by 3 Comments
Number 28 seems to attract ‘cult-figure’ small forwards according to Rodney Boyd’s best of since 1980, but it also has some mature recruit talent and a big Sun to change things up.
Almanac Football – Round 11/12 Carey-Bunton Medal: Tomahawk propels into contention
August 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Tom Hawkins makes a move in the chase for the Carey-Bunton Medal. (Thanks to Rod Gillett for the update – Ed).
Round 2 – Gold Coast v West Coast: The kid arrives
June 16, 2020 by 2 Comments
Edward P. Olsen, Hawthorn supporter, has a new favourite player.
Round 19 – Gold Coast v Carlton: The Sunk Cost Fallacy Cup
August 1, 2018 by 10 Comments
When you’ve won 1 of your last 27, any win will do. John Butler evaluates the Blues’ win over the Suns.
Fearless: 2018 Round13- The Bye Rounds #3…how many umpires do you need?
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless has something to say about umpires and rule changes, as well as reviewing Round 14 games.
Round 17 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Witts v Grundy (Floreat Pica Society)
July 18, 2017 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds reports on a scrappy win in torrential rain by Collingwood on the Gold Coast for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 17 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life
July 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After a well-earned mid-winter break in significantly warmer climes than the nation’s capital, Cam Hooke is back with the Magpie faithful’s guide to their Round 17 clash against the Western Bulldogs.
Round 14 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Pies fall just short again as footy mourns Phil Walsh
July 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
Frank Taylor gives a forthright review of the Pies v Hawthorn clash for the Floreat Pica Society
Round 13 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Some big questions answered
June 26, 2015 by 1 Comment
Oh so-very-close to causing an upset, but Cam Hooke is nothing if not upbeat after the Pies’ trip across the Nullarbor. Some big questions were answered by Collingwood last night.
VFL – Collingwood v Northern Blues: PC sledging and a ripper game at Cramer Street
June 4, 2013 by 13 Comments
After watching a laborious game on Friday night, Jeff Dowsing’s faith in footy was restored by the VFL and some classic sledging.
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