Unimpressed with Ross Lyon’s treatment of reporters in press conferences, Ian Wilson moved on from his pre-match thoughts to the Round 2 action after a lightning-delayed start at Engie Stadium. He tipped it would be close, quick and open.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs Maul Insipid Giants.
March 15, 2026 by 1 Comment
It was a disappointing reversal of form for the GWS Giants as they received a thumping from a rampaging Bulldogs team reports Richard Griffiths
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs smash Giants. What more can you say?
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Greg A presents some thoughts about his feelings towards AFL footy, and reviews the Bulldogs thumping of the Giants in their Round 1 match.
Opening Round – GWS v Hawthorn: Stars shine on and off the field
March 8, 2026 by 2 Comments
An afternoon at Engie Stadium to watch the Giants take on the Hawks answered many questions for Richard Griffiths. Celebrities in the stands added to the theatre. He was suitably impressed by the performance of the Giants and can’t wait for their rivalry clash with the Dogs in Round 1.
Almanac Footy Teams: Old Dog’s Team of (Modern-day) Characters
June 13, 2025 by 5 Comments
Old Dog has picked a team of modern-day characters. Do you agree with him? Any of your own?
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.
Round 6 – GWS v Brisbane: Goals galore for Charlie!
April 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Charlie Cameron puts on a goal-kicking spree to give the Lions victory over the Giants in their Round 6 clash.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: Toby or not Toby! (and some racing tips)
September 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli provides some thoughts about the Toby Greene suspension, who he thinks wins in Week 2 of the Finals, and his fancies for the races this weekend.
AFL Finals Week 1: It wouldn’t be a final series without…
September 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby on Toby Greene, Melbourne, and the tribunal. It’s AFLM finals time.
Almanac Footy: Don’t touch the umpire
August 31, 2021 by 12 Comments
Footy umpire Paddy Grindlay presents his thought provoking comments about Toby Greene’s on-field action bumping a field umpire and its consequences.
Round 4 – Collingwood v GWS: Weary bones refuse to work in chilly conditions
April 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Icy conditions descended on the MCG on Saturday night and it was the Giants who handled them better. Sean Mortell explains how the visitors dismantled the Pies game.
Round 4 – GWS v Collingwood: Heartbroken again
June 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was an unsettling time for Sean Mortell as the Pies hit the road and came up short against an under pressure Giants side – Jeremy Howe added injury to insult on a dark evening.
Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – the Free Toby auction
October 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Toby Greene created a lot of bids at the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Shock and awe
October 1, 2019 by 6 Comments
Unfortunately for Earl O’Neill his Monaros were left stranded on the track as the Tigers raced away to win the 2019 AFL Grand Final.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The yellow of poise, the black of power
October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Footy Records, the crowded throng, and soaking up the atmosphere were all a part of Sean Mortell’s Grand Final Day.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Talkin’ takin’ sides
September 27, 2019 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim lets loose with his reasons why he’ll be barracking for the GWS Giants tomorrow.
2019 AFL Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: Can Jack Bring Down The Giants?
September 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sal’s got the field covered: a Grand Final preview, questions for the other 16 clubs to contemplate in the off-season, and a few tips for this weekend’s races. Plenty to digest here.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Floreat Pica Society Report by Frank Taylor
September 24, 2019 by 3 Comments
Frank Taylor reports for the Floreat Pica Society, explaining how, in a scrappy preliminary final, it took a five-goal deficit to snap the Pies into action. At which point Frank put his pen and paper away because he was too busy yelling and screaming.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Reasons to believe
September 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Ian Latham reviews Collingwood’s loss against the Giants in their preliminary final acknowledging that GWS now have a real team.
The 2019 Brett Deledio Cup.
September 23, 2019 by 18 Comments
Earl O’Neill is rapt his Monaros will compete against the Tigers next weekend for the 2019 AFL Premiership Cup.
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