Murray Bird was recently interviewed by Steve Austin on 612 ABC Brisbane about his new book on the origins of Australian footy in Queensland. The Melbourne launch is on June 18; Brisbane launch is June 11.
Athenians and Red Invincibles: Murray Bird’s ABC interview; Brisbane and Melbourne book launch details
June 6, 2015 by 4 Comments
Poetry: Cadel!
June 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
A slick poem from Oscar O’Brien (Grade 4A Gray St PS, Hamilton) on Cadel Evans’ Tour de France glory.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Update: Alibis running out of excuses
June 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Two more fall off the perch. Thirteen to go.
Junior Almanac: My Story as a Goalkeeper
June 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jamie Broughill fell into soccer initially, and then fell into goalkeeping. Fate, it seems, has served him well.
What forced Sepp Blatter’s hand?
June 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tim Noonan considers the factors which forced Sepp Blatter to resign. [This article was first published in The Equal Times]
Almanac Equestrian: Giddyup
June 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
Woodleigh student Lachlan Long has fallen in love with horses and riding. He tells us where it all began.
Rulebook: looking after the next generation of South Australian footballers
June 2, 2015 by 40 Comments
Rulebook: having an influence.
Australian Football is an insular sport: thoughts on the Adam Goodes discussion from an observer Up North
June 1, 2015 by 9 Comments
JJ Leahy has been watching the Adam Goodes debate unfold from Up North. Here are his observations.
Round 9 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Cam Hooke’s (ecstatic) Collingwood life
June 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooker’s Pies after a big comback and Cam couldn’t be more thrilled.
VAFA – Parkdale v Fitzroy: Queens rule the Co-op; Princes the Park
June 1, 2015 by 2 Comments
And I thought I was following Fitzroy for the football. It’s the yarns as well. Playful words from his Highness on the Roys timely win against Parkdale. The boys are a chance at both the finals and relegation, such is the precarious nature of the season.
Book and reunion: The History of the Northern United FC
June 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Trevor Ludeman tells us about the new book The September Specialists – The History of the Northern United FC. Order your copy now so Trevor can arrange printing. The reunion and launch are on June 13.
Round 9 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: A remarkable comeback in the important Indigenous Round
May 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Woodleigh student Dylan Bolch loves the idea of the Indigenous Round and watches as the Pies (not his favourite club) stage a remarkable comeback.
Why Hawthorn supporters boo Adam Goodes
May 31, 2015 by 7 Comments
Stephen Alomes on why Hawthorn supporters boo Adam Goodes (first published at The Drum).
Round 9: H Block Staff Room tips
May 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The boys in H Block Staffroom have been cruelled by Port Adelaide over the past fortnight. What’s their order of confidence this week?
What’s in a game? Why Sports Economics is a big deal.
May 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
The economics of sport is a worthy topic itself, but also sheds some light on broader economic issues, writes The Airport Economist Tim Harcourt.
Rotary Club Update
May 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille gives an update on the Rotary Club tipping competition.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwod life: Round 9 preview
May 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke is back with his weekly preview
A Certain Infidelity: Bearing All (sic – as you will see)
May 28, 2015 by 10 Comments
Federal Member for Gellibrand Tim Watts is confessing an undeniable infidelity – no, not the one that politicians usually confess to. A worse one: his sworn vows to the Brisbane Bears are being pulled apart by the fighting passion of the Doggies.
Reminder – Almanac Event: Lunch with Luke Ball on the 29th of May
May 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Join Luke Ball for lunch on the 29th of May at the Royal Melbourne Hotel. Read on for details. RSVP essential.
M. Malthouse or the Carlton Board: a simple survey
May 26, 2015 by 14 Comments
Vote: Carlton Board or Mick Malthouse?
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