In a 2007 milestone game for Anthony Rocca, Mark Branagan talks all things trains, poor tactics and gloves amidst a Brisbane Lions shellacking.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 17 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Wakelin feels all Black after a horror loss
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Lions smacked in Black’s 200th
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Both Brisbane and Collingwood celebrated milestones for stalwarts. But Andrew Stafford details how the home side’s celebrations for Simon Black were cut short when the Pies romped home in the 2007 Indigenous Round clash.
Almanac Footy Teams – AFLX: The Cyclones
February 19, 2019 by 8 Comments
Joe De Petro has come up with a cyclonic footy team. Whether it’s severe enough to put the wind up other teams the answer is blowing in the wind!
Almanac Book Review – The Norm Smith Medallists: The Players Who Delivered On Football’s Grandest Stage
September 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
If only a team could be made up of Norm Smith Medallists what a team it would be! Chris Michaels reviews a new book of such players.
A six year old’s Saturday in August
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Fatherhood and the joy of a footy loving, (and cricket loving) six year old son as expressed by Edward Olsen.
Round 22 – Essendon v Western Bulldogs: Thank You Mr. Cooney
August 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Well done Coons! Alex fondly farewells a well-loved champion.
Mount Isa Footy – Mining For Aussie Rules Talent
January 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
It is quite likely that the last thing on the mind of John Campbell Miles – as he hopefully kicked rocks along the bed of the Leichhardt River back in 1923 looking for gold or other treasures – was that 90 years later, Australian Rules footballers would be kicking goals of their own near that [Read more]
Simon Black and the things that count
November 19, 2014 by 8 Comments
In writing his book, Old Dog spends some time with Simon Black. The conversation reminds him of an old footy story.
Hi, I’m Simon Black…
October 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson recalls his meetings with Simon Black and reviews his career. A champion on and off the field.
AFL Round 13 – Brisbane v Geelong: A childhood dream fulfilled
June 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Childhood memories came flooding back for Andrew Weiss as Ash McGrath kicked the winning goal after the siren. He suspects he’s not alone.
Cornes, Black, and other club games record holders
June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As Cobba rounds up the stats for Round 12, he contemplates two record-breaking milestones (and how they compare with his own efforts).
AFL Round 12 – Fremantle v Brisbane: A Black day for Brisbane
June 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
This game was all about Simon Black, so the decision to sub him off left Lions fan Andrew Weiss ropable. Maybe it’s time to hand Voss the red vest and sub him out of the coaches box, he writes.
Learning from Pierre
August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By John Green My jobs are almost done. I’ve ridden the bike up to La Trobe Uni and back for the exercise, completed the Saturday morning chores for the favour of the wife and visited a mate in the Austin. It’s time to spend some hours in front of the box watching a double header [Read more]
AFL Round 10: North squander chances while Simon Black takes his
June 3, 2009 by 1 Comment
North Melbourne 12.9.81 lost to Brisbane 15.9.99 2.10pm, Saturday, May 30 Etihad Stadium, Melbourne by Andrew Starkie The Preston Market is my late Friday afternoon ritual. Ham and Cheese from the Greek deli. Salmon from the Vietnamese fish shop. Piped James Taylor floating above the friendly din. Looking down proudly like a portrait of the [Read more]
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