Almanac Country Footy: Calling all ruckmen

February 18, 2023 by 10 Comments

The ads you see in the Barossa classifieds. Any ruckmen out there?

Who’s the Furphy?

April 5, 2021 by 4 Comments

Old Dog looks at how stats are often a furphy, and don’t tell the real story, and takes up Brodie Grundy’s 64-4 win in the ruck on Thursday night to illustrate his point. [Fine analysis – Ed]

AFL Pre-season – Richmond v Adelaide: Ruckman

February 28, 2017 by 4 Comments

Jack Banister felt the excitement as Richmond beat Adelaide. But as a true Tigers fan, he isn’t getting too sure of his team. He definitely wasn’t sure of Maric having the ball deep in defence and selling some candy.

Round 2 – West Coast v Carlton: My Kingdom for a Ruckman

April 12, 2015 by 7 Comments

“I’m calling this season over for us. We look slow and crap and lack structure,” writes Carlton fan Malby Dangles.