After this controversial 2007 match, Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy commented on the growing knowledge and passion of the Sydney crowd. Rod Gillett gives his take on the tight finish, highlighting the horrible umpiring decisions that proved costly for his Swans.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Richmond v Brisbane: A dead draw
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Draws are hard to come by in footy, but that doesn’t make them spectacles. Tony Roberts recalls a 2007 tie that held nothing good for the future of football.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Family, Fremantle, failure
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Chris Tarrant travelled to the MCG to play his old side for the first time in 2007. Mike Shuttleworth describes his horror reunion with the Magpie faithful.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 9
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The 2007 AFL season is heating up after nine rounds. Here’s the ladder to accompany the Footy Almanac’s match reports.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: The Power fall to the classy Cats
May 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
John Kingsmill braved the wintery conditions to collect his bets. Seeing Port Adelaide replaced in the top four by Geelong, he left blown away by the aggressive passages of play exhibited by the Cats.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Melbourne v North Melbourne: Red and blue heartache continues
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A Sunday afternoon with family at the MCG soon turned to desolation for Mark Freeman. A spirited last quarter fightback from the Dees only ended in a devastating finish to their 2007 clash with the Kangaroos.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: Superman stamps the Swan’s intentions
May 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
Cameron Noakes was bullish after the Swans accounted for fellow finals aspirant in the Bulldogs. Played in the harsh terrain of the ‘Manuka Triangle’, the 2007 clash epitomised the class of Sydney.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Richmond v Essendon: Another Richo tragedy
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Paul Daffey ventured to the MCG for the third instalment of Dreamtime at the ‘G. In a dramatic finish, a fatal kick at goal by Richmond’s beloved full-forward decided the 2007 encounter.
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.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Carlton v Adelaide: Carlton’s wastefulness opens the door
May 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
For all of their effort, Carlton just couldn’t quite get over the line against Adelaide in the 2007 Indigenous Round. John Harms has the report from the Telstra Dome.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 8
May 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After eight rounds, this is how the ladder stands for people who are following The Footy Almanac’s coverage of the 2007 AFL season.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: All the signs were good!
May 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
An enjoyable day in the corporate box for Rod Gillett as the Swans account for the Power in their Round 8 clash at the SCG in 2007. Rod’s report appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Gritty display in Queensland
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Rob Clarkson watched from The Captain’s Bar as the Kangas won a closely fought match against Carlton in their Round 8 2007 clash played in Queensland. Rob’s report first appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: The worst match ever?
May 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This game between Clarkson’s Hawks and Lyons’ Saints was described by many as the worst match ever. But Kevan Carroll thinks if you want to be entertained, go to the theatre.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Geelong v Fremantle: A licence to carry
May 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
It was the sort of Kardinia Park day where the ducks are looking for shelter, but John Harms braved the conditions to watch the Cats and Dockers go at it.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Essendon v Brisbane: A hit to Brisbane’s finals hopes
May 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Tony Roberts had a day to forget at the old Telstra Dome. Seeing the Lions fall short to Essendon, he left cursing Jonathan Brown’s array goal kicking.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Adelaide v Richmond: Falling into the trap of tempo footy
May 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Kingsmill ventured down to AAMI Park in Round 8, 2007, expecting to see Adelaide make light work of the Tigers. But he was surprised (and dismayed) by the tactics of the home side in a lethargic display of football.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Geelong v West Coast Eagles: Questions answered!
May 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Geelong gave their supporters a lot to feel good about in their Round 7 2007 convincing win against the Eagles reported John Harms. John’s report first appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – St Kilda v Sydney: Swans ‘Gwilty’ as charged!
May 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
James Gwilt played a ripper in the Saints win over Sydney in their Round 7 2007 clash reported Mark Branagan in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Brisbane v Adelaide: A rock ‘n’ roll experience
May 12, 2020 by 3 Comments
Paul Daffey tried out a new pub for this match. The crowd tended to Brisbane. The conversation tended more Beatles than Stones.
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