Citrus Bob Utber casts his maritime eye over the Freo Dockers.
Almanac Teams: Seventh Heaven (1980- )
March 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
We forge ahead with Rodney Boyd’s series of teams; this week’s side has the best Number 7s to don the jumper since 1980(ish) and a first time selection of two players from the same team.
Round 1 Preview: Another year for the Tiger?
March 22, 2018 by 3 Comments
Huge return from Sal who gives us his thoughts on:
– the season
– Round 1
– the weekend’s races, including The Golden Slipper
– the Ammos
WAFL Round 18: Thunder mirror Dockers in strange WA footy week
July 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
Fremantle Dockers had a topsy turvy sort of week with the bad Derby loss to West Coast but managed to re-sign Fyfe for a few years. Round 18 of the WAFL also took place as finals draw closer.
2015: what have we learned?
December 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fearless looks back on the sporting year of 2015.
Almanac Art: ‘Four of the Best’ by Susan Sutton
December 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
‘Four of the Best’ is artist Susan Sutton’s painting depicting the 2015 AFL finals series. It is available for purchase.
Junior Almanac – Thank You
November 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
Young Josh Coales has impressed a few of us this year with his love of writing. Or, to be more precise, his love of writing about the Purple Haze. As the 2015 season comes to a close, Josh pens an open letter of thanks to everyone at The Footy Almanac.
The Nathan Fyfe Appreciation Day holiday
October 5, 2015 by 3 Comments
A wonderful reflection on the career (to date) of one Fyfe, N. A skinny kid from Lake Grace who has blossomed into a bona-fide great of the game from a Dockers fan embedded behind enemy lines in Victoria.
Ultimate Wool Team: Western Australia
June 30, 2015 by 10 Comments
Here’s the WA team based on nominations that have come in this season, and earlier. Please argue for changes (as the South Australians have been doing). And add any further nominations. There’s quite a few nominations of footballers who MAY have an association with wool. If you can shed any light on these please do by adding a comment.
Pretty good side I’d have to say!
Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Young Dogs give Dockers a scare
May 19, 2015 by 12 Comments
Dylan Bolch, who is 14 years old, makes his Almanac debut capturing all the tension of the Bulldogs-Dockers game on Sunday. [Lively piece thanks Dylan – Ed]
Analysis: The Trouble with Fremantle
May 13, 2015 by 15 Comments
You can always do better, says Les Everett, even when you are two games clear after Round 6. Here’s where the improvement might come from.
Round 1 – Fremantle v Port Adelaide: Big wheels start rollin’
April 9, 2015 by 6 Comments
Long-time Dockers fan (and author of Fremantle Dockers: An illustrated history) Les Everett takes the bus up the freeway to see his boys lock horns with Port in an intense battle.
Round 20 Preview – Take a whiff of this!
August 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The top four looks increasingly settled so the logjam for positions 5-8 will be the main focus for Round 20… speaking of focus, what is going on with the Match Review Panellists implementing the system?
AFL Round 2 – Fremantle v Gold Coast: Aunty Mary
March 31, 2014 by 4 Comments
A good win for your team covers all sins. John Burmej finds it in his heart to forgive son Nicholas for forgetting to pack the jacket on the first rainy day in Perth for 4 months. Nat Fyfe brings a smile to all faces.
Dockerland Diagrams
October 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
They may be disappointed, but these gems from the Dockerland website show that Freo fans have retained their sense of humour.
AFL Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Freo comes to play (yes, in Melbourne)
April 8, 2013 by 8 Comments
Freo are in a good groove, and the dogs are definitely on the up, writes Neil Belford.
Le Tenia
April 1, 2012 by 18 Comments
This morning the sunlight awoke me and I immediately felt uneasy. I was too rested- had I slept through my alarm? Ah. Daylight savings. Then it crept through, that splinter in the ribcage. That splinter that sticks when you roll over on it in bed and remember that your sweetheart has left you or your dog has [Read more]
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