Almanac Footy: Can the Saints Break the 56-Year Drought?

May 25, 2022 by 1 Comment

Ian Wilson is a Saints tragic! He’s stayed faithful to the Saints for 50 years and awaits the end of their 56-year premiership drought.

Almanac Footy (Conundrum): Who is the greatest Saint – Rooey, Harves or Baldock?

February 10, 2022 by 9 Comments

Mark Tenny didn’t realise how hard it would be to select ‘the greatest Saint ever’. He explains the conundrum.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review and Round 18 Preview

July 15, 2021 by 2 Comments

Cam Hooke’s confidence in Collingwood paid off last week. He’s doubling down for this week’s clash against Carlton, as he reviews Round 17 with a hopeful eye to the MCG. (Let’s hope we get there – Eds).

Round 15 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Late season reset almost works (Floreat Pica Society)

June 28, 2021 by 2 Comments

Despite the loss, Floreat Pica Society stalwart Dave Nadel sees positive signs in Collingwood’s first outing under interim coach Robert Harvey.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – West Coast v St Kilda: Pulling one out of the hat for Robert

June 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Watching from an idyllic local pub in Broome, John Harms witnessed a tight clash in 2007 between the Eagles and the Saints. When the game was on the line, St Kilda managed to get the job done for milestone man Robert Harvey.

A Team of Champions without a Premiership

October 4, 2017 by 34 Comments

Phil Dimitriadis has come up with another clever composite team, this time it’s his team of premiership-less players. Who can you add to this?

For the love of Collingwood, it’s time Ed

July 14, 2017 by 13 Comments

It’s time says Jeff! Time for Eddie to go! The greatest shame is that by lingering on, clinging to that prime car spot outside the Holden Centre, Jeff can’t get away from the word ‘selfish’.

In the firing line with the ruck rovers

February 1, 2017 by 3 Comments

The role of the ruck-rover is defined by the many wonderful exemplars Carolyn Spooner refers to from teams of the’60’s through to the current day.

St Kilda Season Review: Great team works and thanks to Rooey

September 5, 2016 by 2 Comments

For Yoshi, the Saints 2016 season was better than expected but would like to see some areas in their game improved.

Round 3 – St Kilda v Collingwood: Forty-nine years

April 14, 2016 by 4 Comments

A rough start to the week melted away into a glorious, emotional celebration not only of a Premiership, but of all things that make Saints supporters special, writes Yvette Wroby.

Round 2 – St. Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Dogs Reign On St. Nick’s Parade

April 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The Saints hosted the Dogs for Nick Riewoldt his 300th game. Where does he stand when compared to other St Kilda greats?

Crio’s question: We’re really missing a player like…

April 9, 2013 by 17 Comments

St.Kilda could have done with Robert Harvey on the weekend; Carlton with Mark Maclure. What “like-type” would make a difference to your side?