One premiership in 151 years leaves many St Kilda supporters in deep despair laments die-hard Saint Ian Wilson.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the lockers with the small forward pockets
September 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner continues her creative take on footy playing positions. This time Carolyn looks at some of the small forwards and resting rovers who have made their mark on the position, and she identifies the appropriate apparel each should wear.
Almanac Footy: With Genius Can Come Flaws
January 27, 2024 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson looks at some of footy’s great footballers who are more often remembered for their publicity received for adverse deeds perpetrated within or outside footy during their career.
Yoshi published on St Kilda’s website: ‘From the Faithful’
April 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Recently Yoshi wrote a heartfelt piece for his beloved Saints, it has been published on the club’s website for all of us to read.
Almanac Footy Literature: Ten Memorable Passages
February 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Edward P. Olsen presents a fantastic selection of passages from some of the most memorable written works about Australian football he has read.
Round 2 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: St Kilda boys unlikely to add my footy audiobook
March 31, 2018 by 3 Comments
Yoshi’s Saints disappoint him against the Roos on Good Friday. He is hoping for a better showing next week, and forever the optimist, Yoshi believes the Saints can win the flag in2018!
Almanac Football: IMPACT Anzac Day Cup Tournament
March 30, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yoshi reports the Osaka Dingoes are hosting their IMPACT Anzac Day Cup Tournament on Saturday, 21 April at the Izumi Sports Village in the wider Osaka Region, Japan. He is hoping to be a goal kicker like Stephen Milne!
Round 22 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: Memory of Nick Riewoldt’s final home game
August 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
It was a final home game to remember for St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt. Japanese correspondent gives his insights into Rooey’s legacy.
Bob Murphy’s fine speech on becoming an AFL Life Member
August 15, 2017 by 10 Comments
Check out this speech made by Bob Murphy at the function to recognise 2016 AFL Life Members last year. [A beauty – Ed].
Round 7 – St. Kilda v Greater Western Sydney: One Small Step For Footy, One GIANT Leap For Saintkind
May 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
For Saints’ fans their win over the Giants was like landing on the moon: One small step for footy, one GIANT leap for Saintkind. Saints’ fans have only ever been over the moon once, way back in 1966 and Braham has a feeling another landing is not too far away!
2020 Deadline: Ross Lyon’s Contract Extension
March 4, 2016 by 10 Comments
Strap yourself in: Ross Lyon is at Freo until 2020 and as a Bombers supporter, Sam hopes its a good ride for the Dockers in 2016
Era, era on the wall; 2011 –
November 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
The final installment of what has been a fantastic series on the history and evolution of the VFL/AFL. Jeff Dowsing looks at the challenges now facing the game and concludes that less is more (you’ll get no arguments there Jeff)
A Recent History of Booing
August 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
Sportspeople have been booed since Noah was an Auskicker, but in recent weeks the booing of Adam Goodes has placed spectator behaviour in the spotlight. David Fordyce looks back on some notable (and arguably unsavoury) examples of booing in the game in recent years and laments the lack of genuine leadership on the issue.
The seven best rookie-listed players of all time
July 22, 2014 by 17 Comments
In the light of Dean Cox’s retirement, Jackson Clark details his best rookie-listed players of all time: DC, SM, AS, MM, KJ, MB and BK.
AFL Round 23 – St.Kilda v Fremantle: Once again, Saints look to next year
September 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
No strangers themselves to sensation, the St Kilda players found sensation overtaking them, like it or not, before they’d even pulled on a boot to meet Fremantle in Round 23, writes Brian Matthews.
AFL Round 23 – Santa Kilda v Fremantle: From Santa Monica with love
August 31, 2013 by 2 Comments
Yvette shares the love of the St Kilda carnival match from her hotel room in the States.
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