A rainy 2007 Friday night greeted James Massola as he watched the cellar-dweller Tigers and Demons face off. When Nathan Brown sparked the yellow and black to a shock win, the knives were sharpened for Melbourne coach Neale Daniher.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Richmond v Melbourne: Brown gives the yellow and black a boost
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Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Do androids dream of electric crowd noises?
June 15, 2020 by 4 Comments
Is this the brave new world of footy in 2020? From a pinch of the ridiculous to the barest amount of sublime, Jarrod Landells found the Tigers’ draw with Collingwood difficult to sink his teeth into for the most part.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: The COVID-19 Breaker match (Floreat Pica Society)
June 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
The FPS is back to review Collingwood’s crazy draw with Richmond on Thursday night. Paul McKay is still dismayed by the result, yet still manages to comprehensively report on the round two proceedings.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Daicos Delights in Dour Draw
June 13, 2020 by 4 Comments
The couch will have to do instead of MCG seats for Luke Reynolds as he yells himself hoarse supporting his Magpies in their drawn game against the Tigers.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Asterisk you take*
June 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Green considers the asterisk – its ancient history and its use in modern sport. And then reports on the re-boot of this 2020 season.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A poor end to a nervy long weekend
June 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After an anxious long weekend, Matt O’Connor had low hopes for Collingwood’s 2007 Queen’s Birthday clash with Melbourne. In a chaotic afternoon at the ‘G, his fears ebbed and flowed through a close match.
The Muse: Finals Week 2 (2016) – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
June 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Muse (Hayden Kelly) has been sending his observations to his email mates for years. We hope to return to a few of these emails.
He has seen enough of Melbourne and football to appreciate how it rolls. This is his report, written at the time, of the Doggies brilliant victory over Hawthorn who were trying to win four flags in a row. [It was a superb night – JTH]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – Hawthorn v Sydney: A rugged away win
June 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Lance Franklin looked to have Sydney on the ropes in their 2007 MCG clash. But Christopher Riordan reports on how the tough Sydney system got them back into the match.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Melbourne v Adelaide: The first moment of true glory for long-suffering Dees fans
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Freeman witnessed a spectacle at the MCG in Round 10, 2007. Previously winless, Melbourne turned the tables on Adelaide to secure a wonderful victory.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Family, Fremantle, failure
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Chris Tarrant travelled to the MCG to play his old side for the first time in 2007. Mike Shuttleworth describes his horror reunion with the Magpie faithful.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Melbourne v North Melbourne: Red and blue heartache continues
May 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A Sunday afternoon with family at the MCG soon turned to desolation for Mark Freeman. A spirited last quarter fightback from the Dees only ended in a devastating finish to their 2007 clash with the Kangaroos.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Richmond v Essendon: Another Richo tragedy
May 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Paul Daffey ventured to the MCG for the third instalment of Dreamtime at the ‘G. In a dramatic finish, a fatal kick at goal by Richmond’s beloved full-forward decided the 2007 encounter.
Balcony Banter – Lynda Carroll: What we are missing
May 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll reflects on the currently silent MCG for the club’s Balcony Banter blog.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: A tight win redeems childhood heartbreak
May 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Stafford watched on full of uncertainty as his Pies atoned for years of hurt with a tight win against the old navy Blue foe.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: The trouble with umpires
May 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
“As if the Dees didn’t have enough problems with dodgy draft picks, why did the umpires have to give them a hard time, too?” Mark Freeman may well have asked. Why indeed?
Almanac Life – Paying Homage to the great DK Lillee
May 5, 2020 by 26 Comments
‘Smokie’ Dawson takes us on a tour of the statues of his adolescent heroes, DK Lillee and Malcolm Blight, and relates a close encounter with the great fast bowler.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – Essendon v Hawthorn: The Buddy show slams the hapless Bombers
May 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell went to the MCG for some Saturday arvo footy. With the game teetering each way, it was Lance Franklin who put on a heroic performance to push his Hawks to victory.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: That sweet sound of the song
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor made the annual pilgrimage down to the ‘G for another blockbuster Anzac Day clash. Having made a shaky start, his Pies recovered to set up a grandstand finish.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Melbourne v Fremantle: First time live
April 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Mark Branagan is a Swans supporter but his attendance at games is far more catholic. Twelve years after the Dockers entered the comp, he thought it might be just about time to have a look at them. He picked a good day.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – Melbourne v Geelong : A young Tomahawk axes his critics
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Harms was on the spot to see young Tom Hawkins leave his mark on this clash with the Dees. The kid silenced his would-be critics and the Cats ran riot.
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