The time-honoured Stradbroke Handicap will be run on Saturday. Here’s the TattsBet preview:
AFL Round 11: Review
June 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
In yesterday’s review JTH looks at the big presence of Tex Walker, and argues you write Geelong off at your wallet’s peril.
Presentation Night: Music and footy this Wednesday night at the Corner Hotel (Melb)
June 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
Wednesday night will see Presentation Night rock the Corner Hotel in Melbourne. Cameron Ling will host Paul Dempsey as he discusses his passion for music, football and the mighty Saints. Tickets $43. Have a read of how Andy Kelly has managed to merge culture and sport and, more importantly, get along!
Winchelsea FC: Chris Bracher
June 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Beaut little story from Chris Bracher (looking very Curly Austin) about how he trains in his woollen Winchelsea FC woollen jumper every week.
Paul Spinks play to be staged in Geelong
June 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Paul Spinks’ one act play will be staged in Geelong in June.
AFL Round 10: Match Reports
May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
List (with links) of the Round 10 match reports.
Podcast: Episode 7
May 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Wandering Eye of Jake Norton is back, joining The People’s Elbow, Matt Q and Stone Cold Steve Baker on the couch for the Adam Bentick edition of The Footy Almanac Podcast.
John Coleman biography
May 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Doug Ackerley’s biography of John Coleman is out now.
St Kilda Red pipped at the post by a point
May 26, 2014 by 2 Comments
Is momentum the most important factor of Aussie Rules at any level? Will Marcus’ Meadow become a long term game style? These questions, and more, arise as Joe Gillis casts his eye over a thrilling Under 12s epic.
AFL Round 9: All the reports
May 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All the Almanac match reports from Round 9.
TattsBet Specials for the Doomben 10,000
May 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Almanac sponsors TattsBet are offering to double your Boom on the Doomben 10,000 tomorrow. Check out their Best Bets video for pretty good odds and a pretty good form analyst.
Almanac Podcast – Episode six
May 22, 2014 by 4 Comments
Edelsten, statues, the Magnificent Murri Nine, ‘do it for…’ and entities that are over-rated. More from the crew.
Getting the dividend-bludgers beat at Tuesday Central: a study of the role of the prawn in Sydney graft, corruption, law enforcement and justice.
May 21, 2014 by 3 Comments
Sounds like Nank’s education was accelerated by some colourful Sydney identities while getting belted at Balmain Tigers. [A hint of the Cyril Pearl’s about this – Ed]
AFL Round 9 – Fremantle v Geelong: Viva la character; viva la personality; viva la history.
May 20, 2014 by 6 Comments
On Pav’s night, the Freo characters, bold with personality, render the celebrated Geelong opponents anonymous (again), and win a victory worthy of their fine champion, writes David Zampatti. [Super piece – Ed]
Milan Faletic
May 20, 2014 by 5 Comments
Milan Faletic: West Torrens, Port Adelaide, St Kilda footballer, punter, drinker, yarn-spinner will be our guest at the May 30 Almanac lunch. Steve Baker has spent some time with him. [Tell us your Milan Faletic story – Ed]
Bill ‘the Lion Hearted’ Coolahan and a double Ashes victory
May 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When did Australia first win the Ashes at football? [By Roy Hay whose book A History of Australian Football is launched today (May 20 1-3pm) at the MCG, Level 3 MCC Members – All welcome]
AFL Round 9 – Fremantle v Geelong: Finessin’ the great Pav(lova)
May 18, 2014 by 4 Comments
Cliff ‘Digger’ Revell celebrates the great Matthew Pavlich, and how his Dockers came to play for him on his 300th game. The Cats were timid milk drinkers.
New book: Miracle Match
May 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ken Piesse’s latest book Miracle Match, the story of Fitzroy’s win over Geelong in 1963, is out and available.
AFL Round 8: Reports
May 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All the Almanac reports from Round 8 of the 2014 AFL season.
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