John Gordon recalls the noted Kipling poem “If” in this tale of sporting woe, joy and where they fit into the bigger picture in the wake of West Coast’s exit from 2019.
Fathers’ Day
October 4, 2018 by 8 Comments
John Gordon’s debut piece for the Almanac is a touching account of family and football expressed through coach and players on one hand, and in the stands on the other. [Welcome John – thanks for this beaut piece which will definitely get a run in The Eagles’ Almanac – JTH]
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: The Circle is Unbroken
September 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Peter Baulderstone on the Grand Final. For the faitfhful – of all faiths.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – The Year of the Magpie: The Grand Final.
September 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
For the last time this season, Cam Hooke casts his eye over Collingwood, and predicts a 17point victory for the Pies on Grand Final Day!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2018 AFL Finals – The Year of the Magpie
August 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
For Cam’s True Believers, their Mighty Magpies are there; in the Finals once again, and for him, it seems a while ago since they were last there.
Round 21 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Ergo, therefore, consequently, accordingly and that’s all folks
August 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
A short but not-so-sweet report from Dan Hansen as he captures in a few lines the feeling of seeing Port’s season slipping away.
Round 21 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Tarzan Saves the Day
August 13, 2018 by 4 Comments
It’s off to the movies for Peter Baulderstone, as Jeremy McGovern swings through the trees to save the day for his West Coast Eagles.
Alex Docherty’s 2018 Mid-Year All Australian Team
June 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
As we hit the bye rounds, it’s time to think about All Australian contenders. Who would you have in your team?
Round 9: Sal’s thoughts and predictions for this week
May 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
Commonsense is not that common when considering the recent plague of umpire touching says Sal as he ponders the consequences of these acts. Sal also provides food for thought with his considerations about the forthcoming round of footy.
Round 7 thoughts and predictions from Sal
May 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Can’t decide who to pick in the footy this weekend? Sal’s thoughts and predictions for Round 7 might help.
Round 20 – St Kilda v West Coast: I need a hero
August 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
West Coast Eagles stumbled against St Kilda and are now in a log jam for a finals spot. Dave looks to a hero in number 17 to help lift the Eagles to September.
My Indigenous Round – Love and Pain and the Whole Damned Thing
June 1, 2017 by 14 Comments
During the AFL Indigenous Round, Peter Baulderstone gained an even better understanding of indigenous culture by having two in depth conversations with indigenous people. [Powerful, must read – Ed]
Round 4 – West Coast v Sydney: Crystal Ball
April 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
The Swans young talent has Daniel staring into the crystal ball wondering if they can lift their team out of the furnace and revive their season.
Round 3 – Richmond v West Coast: The Emperor’s New Outfit
April 9, 2017 by 9 Comments
Emperor’s new clothes? A Spring outfit? Come September best to have some yellow and black in the wardrobe. John Green tells the story of a brave Tigers (Round 3) win to keep them undefeated.
Round 12 – West Coast v Adelaide: Crows, Can You Feel It?
June 12, 2016 by 68 Comments
Like The Fonz, Rulebook finds it hard to admit he’s wrong. He’s overjoyed his pre-season predication of a finals free year for Adelaide is proving to be wr-wr-wr-wrong!
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