Almanac Life: My Football Team

Glenn Butcher makes his Almanac debut with a confession and, in doing so, captures the hope and fear of total love for his footy team.

Round 1 – Collingwood v Sydney: Red (and white)

The last time he was at the MCG, the incomparable Taylor Swift left her mark on Jake “Cobba” Stevens. On Friday, he returned to watch his Swans defeat Collingwood.

Almanac Footy: Sydney Swans – The Black Knight of the AFL

The Sydney Swans have been an extremely successful club at making the AFL finals over the past thirty odd years, being equal second with Geelong (22) to the Eagles (24). Ian Wilson analyses why the Swans have been so successful over this period of time.

Almanac Season Launch: Lunch with Dave Warner and friends

The Footy Almanac Season Launch Lunch is on at the All Nations Hotel on March 15. It will feature Dave Warner (From the Suburbs) with Tony Durant and Richard Colless will have a chat to us too.

‘Boyhood memories linger for old champ…’ by KB Hill

Mark Browning is the only player to play 100+ games for both South Melbourne and the Sydney Swans. KB Hill caught up with him recently.

Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: Undew influence

Sal is unconvinced that the spectre of Damien Hardwick in the background is sufficient reason for the Suns to give Stewart Dew the flick. Read Sal’s take here as well as his thoughts on this weekend’s Round 18.

Almanac Footy: A Flag by the Narrowest Possible Margin

Ever pondered on some of the wildest finishes at a footy grand final where the team is showered in glory after narrowly getting over the line by a solitary point? Brian Dawson takes us through the history of Australian Rules Football spanning across the days of state competitions across WAFL, SAFL, VFL and what recent memory we have during the AFL period. Desperate defending, controversies, heartbreaks, Brian covers it all.

Grand Final – Geelong v Sydney: Murder in the Centre

Old Dog has a footballer’s and football eye. He casts it over the Grand Final which he watched with his family and an old friend at The Millers Inn in Altona.

Grand Final: Sal’s Preview (and some racing tips)

Sal is hoping to have a celebratory ale with his Swans mate this weekend. Read his analysis of the Grand Final and check out his racing tips.

AFL Grand Final: Bucket list item crossed off or ending in tears?

Craig Dodson is determined to share the week leading up to Saturday’s Grand Final with his boys in the hope that, come Saturday night, he will be able to cross ‘a big one’ off his bucket list.

Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Exhausted

Andrew Fithall was one of the faithful who made the prelim pilgrimage to watch the Pies take on the Swans at the SCG. An event of highs, lows and in-betweens…what a season for Collingwood.

Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Magpies and blood

A magpie drew Cobba’s blood last Sunday afternoon but his Bloods turned the tables at the SCG last night.

Finals Week 3 Preview – It’s the people’s round

Sal sorts out his tips for Week 3 of the AFL finals series and checks out the chances on the track in both Melbourne and Sydney.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Semi-final review and Preliminary Final preview

The excitement of Collingwood supporters cannot be disguised as they celebrate a powerful semi-final win and prepare for the Preliminary Final against Sydney. Guru analyst and hot Pie, Cam Hooke, is on fire.

Almanac Finals Predictions: The Muse is musing on the form

The Muse has turned the footy teams into nags and assesses their form.

Cheer, Cheer Jan Courtin

Jan Courtin’s memorial was held in South Melbourne last Tuesday. Keiran Croker spoke on behalf of The Footy Almanac’

Round 22 – Sydney v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – left behind

This may have been a tough one to write about, but Haiku Bob finds a way.

Jan Courtin’s tragic death (a piece from her brother Tony)

Tony Courtin writes about his dear oldest sister and our great friend at the Footy Almanac, Jan Courtin who died after a tragic accident last week. Vale Jan Courtin. [Tony, we appreciate you writing this at such a difficult time – JTH]

Vale Jan Courtin, great friend of The Footy Almanac community

It is with deep sadness that we bring you the shocking news that Jan Courtin died following an accident last week. This is John Harms’s tribute.

Round 14: Port Adelaide v Sydney: Pressure-packed Power sizzle Swans

The start of the season seems like a distant memory when it comes to Port Adelaide – their win over the Swans was the best of the year according to Nick Kossatch.