Aussie rules translated in Mandarin is Australian olive ball, according to a report in Wall St Journal on translating our game into Chinese.
Round 16 – Carlton v Adelaide: The Disappearing Amigos
July 13, 2016 by 5 Comments
Carlton fan Bob Pelekanakis braved the winter weather to watch his team play the Adelaide Crows and one ex-Blue [Welcome Bob].
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 17 Preview
July 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
As Collingwood continue their run to the finals, Cam Hooke reminds his true believers they are all 8 point games now!
Tony Dell and the Lightning Bolt Convoy: raising awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
July 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
Tony Dell has long advocated on behalf of those suffering Post Traumatic Stress disorder. Vietnam Vet and former Australian cricketer, Tony recently organised a convoy to raise awareness and funds for the cause. Catch up on the cause and Tony’s convoy diary here.
Junior Almanac: The joy of being an Under 9 footballer.
July 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dylan Colyer is a true team man (as is his Dad Richard). Dylan broke his leg in a lunch-time bingle at school – before the start of the 2016 season. He hasn’t missed a game – as stats man and barracker – and he’s waited patiently for his day to arrive. On Sunday he made his junior footy debut – in Round 10 – v Brunswick. Check out this gallery of photos taken by Richard.
Almanac Humour: The Bodgy Creek Roosters
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Old friend of the Almanac, comedian and writer Damian Callinan has some news about the Bodgy Creek Roosters, a podcast and a film.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 10/7/16
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If there are footy scores worth knowing about, you will find them here.
Round 14 Collingwood v Fremantle: It’s gonna be a long flight home.
July 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Poppy Penny bravely journeyed to Melbourne to watch Freo take on the Pies and discovered chilled red wine is drinkable.
Round 15 – Carlton v Collingwood: The Battle of July 2 and now the Blues need a swing of 6%
July 7, 2016 by 4 Comments
Rocky Dabscheck melds election day with the Carlton-Collingwood clash for some interesting observations – some disputable, some immutable. [This was a popular game – JTH]
Almanac People: Hart Gives his Charges a Football Lesson
July 7, 2016 by 1 Comment
Peter Argent writes of SA Sporting legend and State U16 Football Coach Darel Hart.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick: Round 16 – Swan Song for Bakers
July 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille updates us with the Round 16 selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club. Get your tips in.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 16 Preview
July 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s eternally optimistic preview of Collingwood’s Round 16 sees this week’s game against GWS as the start of their run to the finals.
Junior Almanac Round 15 – Melbourne v Adelaide: Good teams don’t have off days, phew
July 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Renewing an old football rivalry, City to Bay training, watching the Crows and giving a mate a ribbing on Skype. All in a Sunday’s work for 10 year old Aidan Hammond
VAFA B – Section Fitzroy v Hampton Rovers: Maldonald Trumpbull or Billary Shorton – any difference?
July 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Royboys proved too strong for Hampton Rovers, but can they prove their legitimacy against Brighton’s sons of the Beaches next week?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 15 Review
July 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood believers enjoyed Saturday night’s win against Carlton, positives – a four quarter effort
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 3/7/16
July 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
All the weekend football and sporting results worth knowing for Monday’s morning coffee
Fitzroy Rotary Pick – Round 15: CATastrophe for Several and Giant Opportunity for the Rest
June 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
St Kilda’s shock victory over the Cats ruined the weekend for 34 tipsters; all others were on the Giants except for one tipster on Adelaide. Prize Pool is $2000 28 entries remain In R15 you cannot select St Kilda v Gold Coast, West Coast v Essendon ONLY 2 Payments Due
Junior Almanac: Parkside R v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Photos – Freeze frame on an icy morning
June 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In this photo essay of Fitzroy Junior FC the temperature was very cold, but both teams got the blood flowing and played some excellent footy.
Round 14 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Tigers triumph during Moon Safari
June 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In our series from the MCC Members, Qld member Tony Moon remembers the Collingwood of old
Irvine Club Lunch – Guest Speaker Kim Hughes
Join the Irvine Club for lunch to raise funds for the Lords Taverners.