The recent Melbourne v Hawthorn clash took MCC member Chris Vogt back to the famous ‘Merger Match’ of 1996.
Round 8 – Carlton v Collingwood: Too close for comfort
May 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell felt apprehensive about the Blues and Pies Round 8 clash, no matter their position on the ladder, it’s always game on, and this match was no exception.
Balcony Banter Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Keep your eye on the Red, Blue and Pink
May 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Joseph Ryan was just glad he could attend the Pink Lady Game with his mum.
Round 7 – Geelong v Essendon: Cats and cup cakes
May 6, 2019 by 10 Comments
Dips O’Donnell is a man of impeccable manners so when he is caught at a birthday party with the footy on the TV in the next room he finds himself locked in battle with his own conscience.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: A day for remembering and to remember.
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod has returned to Australia to go to uni. He took the opportunity to attend the Shrine of Remembrance service and the MCG clash and even though his Bombers went down he had a memorable (and emotional) day.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Heart-racing footy at its finest
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Uni student Sean Mortell has a day off from his job selling Footy Records to take in the Anzac Day clash – and is happy to claim the four points.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Men Who Stayed Behind
April 26, 2019 by 3 Comments
John Green reflects on the monumental nature of ANZAC day and the direction of footy since the World War II period.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Joy in the Ponsford Stand
April 26, 2019 by 14 Comments
Joy in the Ponsford Stand after a gripping game of high-pressure footy. Luke Reynolds and clan were there.
AFLM Round 5 – Melbourne v St Kilda: It’s time to shine
April 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Can you feel it Almanac peoples? The warmth and happiness emanating from Saints supporters. Yvette Wroby is glowing from this terrific start to the season. Who knew?
Balcony Banter Round 4 – Brisbane v Essendon: Bomber Blitz
April 18, 2019 by 2 Comments
Rod Oaten was happy to see his Bombers put in a dynamic first half against the Lions, then dig in to resist a comeback before unleashing the Anthony McDonald-Yipungwuti show.
Round 4 – Essendon v Brisbane: Wow!
April 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It has been at turns a disheartening and encouraging four weeks for Caspar McLeod’s Bombers – after the second win on the trot in impressive style, he has just one word to sum up their turnaround…
Balcony Banter Round 3 – Hawthorn v North Melbourne: Roos remain winless, MCG remains timeless
April 10, 2019 by 2 Comments
Almanacker Darren ‘Smokie” Dawson had no trouble finding his sweet spot to view this game. He just wishes he could say the same for his Roos. But a day at the MCG always has its compensations.
Round 3 – Collingwood v West Coast: The Grand Final Rematch (a screenplay in three parts)
April 7, 2019 by 7 Comments
West Coast Dave Bruce and son West Coast Aidan travel from Canberra for a footy weekend. They are happy with the experience, the result and the quality of footy as Dave’s report explains. Some very astute observations too.
Round 3 – Melbourne v Essendon: Friday night home
April 6, 2019 by 9 Comments
Matt Zurbo has a TV! [Hard to believe – Ed] He watches Essendon and Melbourne – these are his observations. [All the best today too Old Dog as you start your own umpteenth season – Ed]
Round 1 – Collingwood v Geelong: Giggles and fumbles
March 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell is selling Footy Records to help get through uni – and when the job is done he’s straight into the MCG to watch his beloved Pies. Here’s his story of the night.
Almanac Art: Waiting for play to start at the MCG
December 30, 2018 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell is at the cricket at the MCG on this final day, waiting for the rain to stop, the covers to come off and play to begin. This is how she has been filling in her time.
Sheffield Shield – Victoria v New South Wales: Back to the future
October 31, 2018 by 15 Comments
It’s been a while between innings for Smokie when it comes to watching the Sheffield Shield at the MCG, so when a gap appeared in the covers of life, he slipped in to watch the Vics take on NSW and reminisce.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood: 11pm Friday night, a packed Ponsford Stand
September 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
Magpie fans just didn’t want to go home on Friday night. Sean Mortell took in the euphoric scenes.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood: USA, USA, USA
September 24, 2018 by 17 Comments
The Reynolds crew had lost their voices by the second quarter but it had been worth it – the Pies were well and truly in control. Luke is still recovering.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: My generation’s 1987
September 20, 2018 by 3 Comments
As Chris Weaver saw his Demons home, thoughts of the past, and those not attending, came readily to mind.
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