The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Glenn’s day

In North Melbourne champion Glenn Archer’s 300th game during the 2007 season, Christopher Riordan’s love of footy and the Shinboners grew substantially.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Adelaide v West Coast: Attack against precision

Neil Craig’s 2007 Adelaide side had only just started to play a more attacking game. But John Kingsmill watched Dean Cox and the Eagles put on a smart and clinical display at AAMI Stadium.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – St Kilda v Richmond: As footy should be

Ahead of the St Kilda and Richmond clash on the weekend, enjoy James Massola’s appreciative take on a free-flowing 2007 match between the two sides.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Brilliance over grit

Port Adelaide, struggling to break the eight, needed a win in their 2007 match with Brisbane. Andrew Stafford describes the magic of Daniel Motlop, and how the Power had a chance to win with just minutes left.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Fremantle v Carlton: Welcome back Wiz

Needing a win, the Freo Dockers welcomed back a fan favourite for their crucial 2007 clash with Carlton. John Harms has the story.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Geelong v Sydney: Bucketing down toys and goals

Mark Branagan had to negotiate a kid’s birthday party to watch the 2007 clash between the Cats and Swans. But when he did manage to watch slivers of the contest, he was both frustrated and nervous.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Essendon v Melbourne: No fairytale for Neale

Rob Clarkson sat down in his place atop the Phoenix to watch Neale Daniher’s last game as Melbourne coach in 2007. A winding story about Melbourne pub life and the fate of footy ensued.

The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 12

The Footy Almanac’s reflection on the 2007 season has reached its halfway point, with Geelong sitting atop the ladder ahead of some unexpected up and coming sides.

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

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.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Sydney v Collingwood: Two vastly different tales

Matt O’Connor and Cameron Noakes faced another Collingwood v Sydney instalment at a local bar in 2007. Despite going in as favourites, the Pies ran away with an unexpected win.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Geelong v Brisbane: A blustery day at the Cattery

Tony Roberts followed his Lions down from Queensland to play Geelong in 2007. Despite holding fond memories of his team’s previous successes, the Cats brought him crashing down to reality on a miserable Sunday.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Aggression beats Hird’s final Football Park hurrah

Port Adelaide rectified their form in season 2007 with a nervy win over Essendon. John Kingsmill watched the game from the stands, and objected to the way the Power faithful treated James Hird.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 12 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Bar hopping to the Kangas

On a Saturday night in 2007, Rob Clarkson ventured through Brunswick pubs while watching his Kangaroos play the Crows. Despite witnessing a dismal match for the blue and white, he enjoyed his suburban Melbourne excursion.

The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 11

Although the current season is finally back, don’t forget to keep track of the Footy Almanac’s glimpse back at the 2007 season. After 11 rounds, here is how the ladder stands.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A poor end to a nervy long weekend

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 Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – Adelaide v Geelong: A pure display of brilliance

John Kingsmill covered the highly-awaited Geelong and Adelaide clash in 2007. After witnessing the entertaining spectacle, he praised the talented players on both sides.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: Way too many chips

St Kilda and North Melbourne squared off in a 2007 clash at the Telstra Dome. Rob Clarkson left disappointed at the slow tactics both teams used.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 11 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs: Aker’s return fizzes out

Andrew Stafford doesn’t hold back when criticising Brisbane’s lacklustre performance in their 2007 meeting with ex-Lion Jason Akermanis.

The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Hawks upset the Big Birds in Tassie

With the majority of West Coast’s 2007 midfield brigade out, Howard Kimber tells the tale of how a young Hawthorn side surprised the reigning Premiers in windy Tasmania.