A little ditty transformed for the Rugby. Courtesy of Ben Santamaria. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-world-cup-2011/news/audio.cfm?c_id=522&gal_objectid=10745054&gallery_id=121162
Doesn’t anyone know a Grand Final’s at stake?
September 6, 2011 by 2 Comments
For Tony Wilson and so many others, the resting of players in Round 24 had potentially dire consequences. Find out why by checking out Tony’s magnificent piece, “Doesn’t anyone know a Grand Final’s at stake?” on his website.
The best of 2011?
September 6, 2011 by 12 Comments
Well, folks. Here it is, the All Australian Squad for season 2011. Tell us who’s in that should be out and who’s out that should be in. And which of the 40 should make it to the final 22?
Saying goodbye to the Dogs: 2011
September 6, 2011 by 10 Comments
by Kerrie Soraghan It’s the second last week of the season, and we’re at the ‘G’, watching the Dogs take on the Hawks. We’ve gone along, not thinking we’re a chance to win, but because that’s just what you do when you’re a Dogs fan. You turn up with stoicism, switch on the self-deprecating humour, [Read more]
A merger with the Cervantes Tiger Sharks
September 6, 2011 by 4 Comments
by Damian Callinan ‘Do you mind if we start another 15 late? The chef wants to do the dishes now so he can f*#k off home?’ As I changed into my costume behind the modest screen that only barely concealed me from the queue for the kitchen bain maries and didn’t at all [Read more]
SAAFL Action: Eyes on the ball
September 5, 2011 by 7 Comments
Our Great Game encompasses grace, ballet and poise and power. It also encompasses this. Photo: anonymous (no one owned up). Grade: Low
Floreat Pica: Take Your Pick
September 4, 2011 by 5 Comments
By Paul Fahey Round 24 Vs Geelong 2011 The first weekend in September is usually reserved for the first weekend of AFL finals – we have to be thankful that this was NOT the case this year! As this game was a “dead rubber” I believe that you the type of person you are [Read more]
Marvin Vaas is ‘Indisposed’
September 4, 2011 by 6 Comments
Tragedy in Galle? Was it the tuk-tuk? Was it the humidity? Or simple ‘over excitement’ at Australia’s victory. The Almanac’s intrepid correspondent Marvin Vaas was mysteriously indisposed and unable to file a fourth day report from Galle. The last sighting of Marvin is below.
Marvin Vaas survives day three
September 3, 2011 by 5 Comments
Sri Lanka v Australia First Test Day 3 by Marvin Vaas We’re finally becoming accustomed to the vehicular madness that is the A2 Galle-Colombo road. The journey to the ground hasn’t been without its considerable scares though. Across the road from the Galle market, hundreds gather on the beach wishing to purchase some fresh-off-the-boat Indian [Read more]
Round 24: Blog
September 3, 2011 by 63 Comments
So what to make of that effort? Or lack thereof. Lucky we’ve been assured there’s no such thing as tanking. It would have been more polite for the Pies to alert everyone (ala the Hawks) that they were taking all this Irrelevant Round stuff to heart. Might have saved people the effort of turning up. [Read more]
More from Marvin Vaas
September 2, 2011 by 19 Comments
Sri Lanka v Australia First Test Day 2 by Marvin Vaas As sporting grounds become increasingly sterile and homogenised, the Galle International Stadium remains one of world cricket’s gems. The fort and the Indian Ocean provide spectacular backdrops. Outside the ground at the pavilion end, chaos reigns. Dogs, the occasional cow or goat, tuk-tuks, cars, [Read more]
Doco: the 1971 Grand Final.
September 1, 2011 by 8 Comments
Channel 9 (Sunday, Sep 4, 12 noon) is showing the first in the series of documentaries on Grand Finals – 1971. I have it on good authority that it is pretty well done. Interested to know where you were to watch that Grand Final, or whether you have seen it since. Impressions?
Australian batsmen battle on a dusty first day wicket
August 31, 2011 by 17 Comments
by Marvin Vaas We arrive to a fully covered Galle International Stadium. It hosed down overnight. And there’s still some serious moisture in the air. A number of our touring party break out in a muck lather. If we were racehorses parading in the Flemington mounting yard on Derby Day, you’d promptly rule a line [Read more]
Pies say no to derailment of finals aspirations and why purple doesn’t make black or white
August 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
By George Habib As I said goodbye to many Melbourne supporters at Mt Hotham on Friday afternoon I decided that a blanket ban on football columnist is a necessity over the next six weeks. Could there be more of a focus on the ‘kirribilli’ agreement between Malthouse and Bucks? I don’t read the Hun but [Read more]
VWFL – Darebin’s amazing run of 5 flags in a row comes to an end
August 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
On Saturday 27/08/2011 at Mantello Holden Oval a huge crowd that included Hugh Delahunty the Minister for sport who tossed the coin, Sue Alberti Western Bulldogs board member & VWFL partner after whom the Premiership cup is named and Cameron Schwab, David Neitz, Chris Connolly and Karen Hayes from the Melbourne Football Club saw a [Read more]
Dream Over?
August 28, 2011 by 2 Comments
Sydney and St.Kilda: two teams infamous for their slow style of football, and boring – at times frustrating – game plan. The flood, stoppage football and backwards kicking, were what most would have been expecting out of this game. Both though, found themselves playing a ‘mini-final’ in round 22 at ANZ stadium. For St.Kilda, a [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – The Challenge Cup: a game I cannot see
August 27, 2011 by 3 Comments
The Challenge Cup 2011 (the game I cannot see) This Saturday the Challenge Cup will be played at Wembley Stadium London. The Challenge Cup is a competition based on soccer’s FA Cup, a knockout competition culminating in the last two teams playing the Final at London’s famous Wembely Stadium. Each year 90,000 fans make their [Read more]
Helping the Blues to a 17th flag?
August 24, 2011 by 4 Comments
by Damien Little I do not consider myself a superstitious person. It wouldn’t phase me to cross a black cat under a ladder on Friday the 13th. However, in 1994, as Carlton was regaining its powerhouse status, I began to become superstitious about football and my contribution to the team’s performance. Should I be [Read more]
“Buckets”
August 24, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Peter Argent His body maybe failing him but the football brain of Jason “Buckets” Mackenzie is still brilliant After six premierships with the Bulldogs in the SANFL and the 2008 Jack Oatey medal Buckets decided to go back AND have a season with little brother Adam (mongrel to his mates) It this contest [Read more]
A toast to the ANU footy club
August 24, 2011 by 12 Comments
by Professor John Molony I am singularly honoured in being asked to propose the toast to the ANU Football Club. There are many reasons I feel this way. One is that few nights can match this night. I look back and remember Bucko startling Gough Whitlam, our guest for the evening, when he [Read more]
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