Archive for May, 2014

The Footy almanac – for the people

May 8, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
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The Footy Almanac has become a sporting institution.  John Harms, the editor, may scoff at that notion, but it is the most unique sport website in Australia, if not for the subject matter, then for the submitters.

Stories found on The Footy Almanac are written for the people by the people who matter most – the fans.

Last year's almanac

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Scoring is low – blinkers are the answer

May 6, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
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Okay, so everyone is saying the game is stuffed worse than ever.  It resembles rugby or soccer or netball.  Footballers are playing like crabs, kicking the ball backwards and sideways.  It’s keeping off.  The possession game is dull.

Match scores haven’t been this low since 1968.

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    In front of the player’s race at Arden Street.

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    Welcome to the Ramble,

    My name is Matt Watson, avid AFL, cricket and boxing fan. Since 2005 I’ve been employed as a journalist, but I’ve been writing about sport for more than a decade. In that time I’ve interviewed legends of sport and the unsung heroes who so often don’t command the headlines.

    The Ramble, as you will find among the pages of this website, is an exhaustive, unbiased, non-commercial analysis of sport and life. I believe there is always more to the story. If you love sport like I do, you will love the Ramble…
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