For those of who who didn’t watch Sydney v Richmond, here’s the next best thing: a spectator’s script with image of the crew at the pub.
AFL Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: Richmond fans are the best
August 31, 2014 by 30 Comments
How sweet this Tigers victory is for those who never give up, writes Cheryl Critchley, who was there.
Richmond – Missed it by that much
August 28, 2014 by 17 Comments
Matt Watson rates the Tigers season and their history, and finds them wanting.
Football enigmas
August 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
Steve Hodder looks at the artwork of the 1970’s South Melbourne players created by Chris Rees.
AFL Round 22 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: Concessions
August 25, 2014 by 9 Comments
Tom Riordan had food for thought watching the best team in the comp take apart his Dogs. Unexpectedly good seats, too.
AFL Round 21 – Sydney Swans v St.Kilda: In a Buddy-dream daze
August 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Writing from her sick bed, Saints fan Yvette Wroby is still optimistic. There is always something to look forward to, she says, even if it is just the end of the season.
AFL Round 21 – Sydney v St Kilda: Half Time Hero
August 18, 2014 by 3 Comments
As well as watching Buddy and the Swans take care of the Saints, Joe Moore was at the SCG to farewell a cult hero.
Peerless Pebbles: A Tribute to Ryan O’Keefe
August 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Joe Moore pays homage to Ryan O’Keefe a footballer universally admired for his skill, toughness and fairness. Joe reckons he’s the heart of the modern Bloods. Add your own tribute.
AFL Round 19- Sydney v Essendon: Team Conversation
August 6, 2014 by 7 Comments
Sans the cygnet, the Almanac’s O’Reilly Stand correspondent Mathilde de Hautecloque reports on a big Swans win. She enjoyed the conversations, both on and off the field. And with the baristas.
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v. Sydney: Exile on Franklin Street
August 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Hawks fan Paul Campbell reflects on a thrilling contest against arch nemesis Swans, and the ‘Darktown Strutters Ball’ enjoyed by the returning Buddy.
When Harry met Jacquie: Talking footy while purchasing a bull at the sales in Glen Innes
July 30, 2014 by 6 Comments
Nank, in the market for a decent bull, heads to the tablelands of New England where he talks footy and settles on the possibility of a Swans-Cats Grand Final. [The bulls are well-named up there – Ed]
“Why are they booing Goodsey, Dad?”
July 30, 2014 by 70 Comments
Do people without principles boo people with principles? Glenn Potter puzzles over the booing of Adam Goodes.
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v Sydney: the threads of life, and footy
July 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
The company of good friends, an enthusiastic French exchange student, and a fine game of footy. Ian Latham coped with the Swans losing.
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Solace in Icelandic Ambience
July 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Joe Moore tunes into a little “Fighting Shit” to calm the nerves before his Swans take on the Hawks. It was a great contest, but why did they name the band after Buddy’s goal kicking?
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v Sydney: The Slap
July 28, 2014 by 5 Comments
Old Dog watches one of the best AFL games he’s seen in years – taking in the skill in the face of pressure and the fact that it was the frenzied chaos we value so much.
2012 AFL Grand Final: Hug me like the world is ending
July 28, 2014 by 15 Comments
The recent Hawks v Swans blockbuster had more than a touch of 2012 Grand Final magic. Its a good time for a look back at Swans fan David Williams’ recollection of that great match.
We have just witnessed the Grand Final preview
July 27, 2014 by 7 Comments
Jackson Clark watched the brilliant match between Hawthorn and Sydney last night and concludes that they are easily the best teams – and two very, very good footy teams at that.
AFL Round 17: Sydney v Carlton – Fighting uphill
July 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The earth moves, in a geological, shale-showering kind of way, for Swans scribe Keiran Deck.
AFL Round 17 – Sydney v Carlton: Musings of a Green Thumb
July 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Joe Moore is establishing a new garden at his Hobart home. His Sydney Swans will flower like Joe’s garden in the spring.
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