The air of apprehension gradually gave way to the sweet smell of satisfaction — and a good feeling about the future — for Anna Pavlou as she watched her Cats on Friday night.
Balcony Banter Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: From Darwin to Dreamtime
June 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It’s a long way from Darwin to the MCG, especially for your first game of footy. Read about the adventures of two young Tiger fans at the Dreamtime game.
“These shall not be forgotten years”: Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait. 2. Impossible Wins
May 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Continuing his occasional series on Richmond’s wilderness years, Sam Steele recalls ten Tiger wins that came against all expectations. (Some unlikely heroes emerge from these recollections – Ed)
The Wrap – A letter from the Saloon Bar
May 16, 2019 by 3 Comments
The Wrap returns. Drawn from his Pooncarie lair by the state of AFL affairs, he isn’t holding back.
Round 8 – Fremantle v Richmond: Some crazy time slot late on Mothers Day
May 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It was a crucial win for the Tigers, but Sam Steele is no fan of Mothers Day footy.
Player tribute: Vale Grigga
May 15, 2019 by 7 Comments
Sam Steele pays tribute to the retiring Shaun Grigg.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: Is it just business?
April 28, 2019 by 3 Comments
The Anzac Eve game had Joe De Petro considering the various motivations of professional athletes.
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 5 – Richmond v Sydney: A Night Out
April 24, 2019 by 6 Comments
Joe De Petro trekked across town with his lapsed-Pie uncle Ron to watch Richmond take down the Swans.
Round 5 – Richmond v Sydney: Go the Mighty Bloods – I love you, win or lose!
April 23, 2019 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin is a magnificent supporter – so much Swans love in her heart as is evident in this report of their match against Richmond.
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: The “Fab Four” no more
April 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
All was not lost when Paul announced the end of the Fab Four almost 50 years ago [“Imagine” and “Live and Let Die” still to come – Ed.] and for John Green, the sky has yet to fall on his hobbled Tigers as they pulled off a stunning upset of Port Adelaide sans stars.
When too much football is barely enough
April 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Mickey Randall really packed it in to his Saturday arvo, making time for three games of footy (and a horse race or two) in a classic case of “Too much sport being barely enough”.
Round 3 – GWS v Richmond: Still feeling it
April 8, 2019 by 3 Comments
John Green’s fandom will be forever coloured by the 2017 flag delivered to the Punt Rd faithful – no matter the trials that await, he’ll never forget that Richmond could again do the improbable and climb the mountain. He’s still feeling it! [Club might have been happier with a riff on “Don’t hold back” – Ed.]
Balcony Banter Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Family Pies
April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Tiger man Dave Campbell has Magpies in the house. He blames the Turkish Delight incident.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 2
April 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke has praise for a job well done in Round 2 and looks forward to a rematch with last year’s premiers.
Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Victorious and home satisfied
April 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell made it home despite delays to his train trip – what he saw was a dominance from the Pies over fierce rivals Richmond. At their best, Collingwood are sublime, but will they stop all stations successfully on the quest for the flag?
Sal’s Round 1 Preview: Go Blues, Blue and Blue
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli is an institution here at the Almanac and he’s back for Round 1 with his thoughts on the matches, his anticipated ladder at the end of Round 23, and a look at the Moonee Valley Friday meeting and the Saturday races featuring the Golden Slipper, Winx and some other tough events (made tougher by Sydney’s Autumn weather).
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: The day I met Captain Blood
December 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Murray Walding comes from a Richmond family. This is his story of meeting Jack Dyer. [Brilliant atmospheric description – Ed]
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.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2018 AFL Finals – The Year of the Magpie
September 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
Cam provides us with all the usual stats and links before looking ahead to this weekend’s 80s-revisited blockbuster with the Tigers. Remember, you read it here first!
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