Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: Pride Match. Meaningful for clubs and good reminder for myself

Yoshi shares his rollercoaster evening in a Japanese pub, where he contemplated the future of his beloved Saints.

Round 21 – Richmond v Geelong: Automaton Cats …wait a minute!

Paul Spinks was worried about Geelong before Sunday’s clash with Richmond. Eventually the Cats got over the line, but the performance did nothing to allay his fears for his finals-bound side.

Almanac Junior Footy – Under-10s East Keilor v Keilor Highlights

Highlights from the under-10s East Keilor v Keilor Grand Final.

Footy and Community – an extract from ‘Our Sporting Life’

A piece from the Griffith Review: Our Sporting Life and an opportunity to attend a panel discussion at the Canberra National Museum.

VAFA Premier B, Round 16 – Fitzroy v Beaumaris: Turn to the sunlight

Starting with A.A.Milne and ending with La Marseillaise, David Wilson observes “one of those days” in old Fitzroy. [Fitzroy’s last home game for the season is on Saturday 20 August – Ed].

Round 21 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Bontempelli v Treloar

A Friday night spent watching two young stars go head-to-head.

Almanac Lunch: Hobart this Friday (Aug 19)

Almanac on tour! Lunch in Hobart Aug 19. Check out the details here. Spots still available. All welcome.

National Museum of Australia – Event: Sporting Moments panel discussion (Aug 18)

John Harms will be in Canberra on Thursday night (Aug 18) for a public seminar at the National Museum of Australia which looks at sport in its social context. The panel includes Christian Sprenger, Sally Shipard, Chris Sarra and Louise Burrows. Hosted by Paul Barclay from Radio National. All welcome.

WAFL – Round 21: Sharks slip into the five

Weekly WAFL results and comments from Western Australia correspondent, Les Everett.

Almanac Junior Footy – Under-10s East Keilor v Keilor: Preparing for a Grand Final with Fijian inspiration

East Keilor FC Under 10s were inspired by Fiji’s success in the Rugby 7s. Read Michael Gallus’ report on this uplifting tale.

Almanac Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Whitehorse Colts

Roy Youth Girls have a great semi-final win to move into the preliminary final against Bulleen next week.

Round 21-Essendon v Gold Coast Suns : Relief for Bomber fans.

Call it karma, or call it whatever you like, but the good vibes were coming Col’s way when he heard the news regarding Zach and Jake for Sunday’s game against the Gold Coast Suns.

Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Rose triumphs in Rio, Ko favourite for women’s crown.

A collection of Hamish Neal’s golf thoughts from the week plus some player performance/form notes for the next few days.

Round 21 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Bontempelli & Bucks’ Billy Goats

Luke Reynolds seems a bit gruff after another “honourable loss” by Collingwood. There’s no escape.

Round 21 – GWS v West Coast: Love Letter to an Old Flame

Peter Baulderstone writes an apologetic love letter to his West Coast Eagles. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Almanac Olympic History: ABC Foreign Correspondent’s Sarah Dingle talks to East German athletes exposed to systematic doping

Ahead of tonight’s story on ABC TV’s Foreign Correspondent, Sarah Dingle speaks to former East German athletes who were part of a systematic doping regime. [Orwellian – Ed]

Round 21 – Richmond v Geelong: Life’s not about fairy tales

On a day of cultural exchanges, Degas and Jack, Richmond supporter Gill understood Richmond’s plight, no interpretation required.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 23: St George v Cronulla – Stuck Inside of Kogarah with the Derby Blues Again

Paul Macadam ventured into the Dragon’s den with optimism his Sharks would prevail only to be taunted by supporters and the lack of Cronulla success.

Round 21 – GWS v West Coast: Rewind

Kath Presdee recounts the moments when the agony suppressed the ecstasy in the Giants narrow loss to West Coast.

Round 21 – St. Kilda v Sydney Swans: A game to be Proud of, a Saint centurion, a goal post that wouldn’t move, winning the tackle count and losing the game!

Braham Dabscheck appreciates St Kilda’s role in changing footy culture and respectfully appreciated Sydney were too good for his Saints.