AFL Round 7 – The Pre Wrap

Mr Wrap previews Round 7 and surveys the wreckage of the AFL succession; the 2 win teams and his Toothless Tigers (sorry Striped Marvels – Ed).

Carlton’s Right of Reply

Richard Pratt writes from beyond the grave (as channelled by Sam Steele) to tell Carlton fans to stop whingeing and remember their good fortune.

Video previews – Hollindale Stakes, Trans-Tasman, AFL Tipping, AFL Best Bets

Video previews thanks to TattsBet

Round 7 Preview – Living the Dream

Sal Ciardulli discusses women’s role in footy and previews Round 7. He’s not putting the crown jewels on his Bluebaggers, but he rates them a fighting chance.

AFL Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Days like this

There are days, and there are days, and there are days within days.

The bloody brutality of boxing

Matt Watson reviews the Heavyweight ‘Contest’ between Klitschko and Leapai.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 44-The First Time Mark Schwarzer Was a Socceroo Hero (1993)

Mark Schwarzer is an legend of Australian Soccer. Dennis reflects on his debt game for the Socceroos that helped thrust him into the spotlight. [Includes a cracking photo – Ed]

ANZAC Day in Brisvegas

Anzac Day in Brisvagas was 28 degrees. Qldpies35 spent 10 hours inside, but had one hell of an enjoyable day.

Almanac Podcast – Episode 3

It’s ‘Bring Your Bosses to Work Day’ at the Almanac Podcast as John Harms and Ned Wilson join Litza, Matty Q and Stone Cold Steve Baker for this week’s pod.

AFL Round 6 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Hoodoo Shmoodoo

Aussie80s reports on a morning spent researching the history of Box Hill, followed by an afternoon watching Cyril put in a performance that may catch a historian’s eye in years to come (presuming they can bear standard definition)

Chardys v Smithfield

As the grey clouds descended on Park 10, the Chards assembled for what would be the last game before a week’s break and the half way point of the season.  A win would see them move into first position on the ladder; the opponent Smithfield boasted a percentage of 7% for the year to date. [Read more]

The Allrounder

Bruce Berglund is an American academic, writer and broadcaster who discovered The Almanac a few years ago. He has developed his own sportswriting site The Allrounder and invites you to contribute and participate.

AFL Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Lest We Forget ANZAC Day 2014

Sam keeps an eye on the Bombers from afar. [Oh to be free as a bird in Europe again – Ed]

Progressive Hawks Lunch

The Progressive Hawks lunch is on tomorrow (May 2). Rick Kane is taking bookings.

The Rainbow Quest

Stephen Whiteside’s poetic tribute to the late Pete Seeger.

AFL Round 6 – The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup: We’re Screwed

Earl O’Neil had a frustrating weekend. Eagles, Bulldogs and Tigers fans would have gladly swapped places with him.

Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 45-Peru Lay Down for Argentina (1978)

Argentina host the Soccer World Cup for the first time in 1978, while the country is under military rule. A questionable win over Peru sees the hosts proceed to, and win, the final reports Dennis Gedling.

In search of Prince Alfred College footballers

Tony Aldous is trying to put together a list of former Prince Alfred College footballers who went on to play in any of the State leagues around Australia. Can anyone help?

Confessions of a Smart Arse – My Brilliant (Game Show) Career: Episode 3 – (C)Rockwiz – Spare Us The Cutter

Twenty five years after his last TV appearance, Swish Schwerdt is back for more, this time for the whole world to see (or at least those with internet access). If you are called a freakazoid at the Espy but it doesn’t make it on screen, did it really happen?

FIDA Seagulls notch second win

Vin Maskell reports on the weekend’s fixtures in the Football Integration Development Association. Williamstown Seagulls hosted North Ballarat and Kananook hosted Wyndham Tigers.