This assignment started out full of hope – what better thing to do than write about a Canterbury victory over Manly, especially at Brookvale. Being almost out of finals contention five weeks ago, the Bulldogs had won three of the last four matches and were back in with a chance of finals glory. To add [Read more]
Chance for a sneak peak at AFL future
August 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Troy Thompson If you barrack for Brisbane, Hawthorn, Richmond, GWS or Essendon – or for that matter any club, you may have good reason to head down to Royal Park tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday to see players your club has scholarship listed or those that may be playing against your club in future.
Europe at 2.4 km/h
August 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I first met Ken Haley in the studio of 774 ABC Melbourne (I think) when he was preparing to undertake a wheelchair odyssey across Europe. That resulted in a terrific book called Emails From The Edge. Given the success of that book, and Ken’s love of travel, he’s had another go and this time produced [Read more]
The most over-used word in footy
August 23, 2011 by 13 Comments
By Domenic Favata Game-plan, formation, style, press, composition, makeup, form, arrangement, configuration, format, ‘spine’, framework, order, STRUCTURE- the most overused word in footy. Exactly what is a structure fellow sports enthusiasts? I believe it is the way a team sets up when they are not in possession of the ball, how they press and [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – The Cronulla Curse
August 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If there was ever a moment that typified life as a Cronulla supporter, one only had to look at the Sydney Football Stadium last Saturday night in the Sharks’ seemingly meaningless Round 24 encounter with the Headless Chooks. After playing some of their better football in recent weeks, the Sharks had managed to open up [Read more]
Doggies coaching candidate
August 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
They say the new skills coach at Footscray may get the top job. http://www.zapiks.fr/share/player.swf?autoStart=true&lang=fr&file=52372
The Cats that ate Paris
August 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Ken Haley As a lifelong St Kilda supporter, I’ve never been afraid of lost causes. The heartbreak years fall into two classes – those when we could believe feel that Cup within our grasp – 1965, 1971, 1997, 2009 and 2010 (there has only been one of glory, as the entire world knows) [Read more]
The meritocracy of sport
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Lee Carney What is it about sport that sucks us through the gates by the millions every year, makes us pay ridiculous amounts for merchandise, upgrade our Pay TV subscriptions and spend countless hours that would be better spent with our partners and/or family’s, watching grown men play children’s games. The most common [Read more]
Wanna Bet on Another Shaw Thing?
August 16, 2011 by 3 Comments
by Merv Collins When I stuck my head above the blankets to greet the two degree morning in Melbourne today, I’m sure I felt a shiver of sympathy for poor Heath Shaw doing it hard over there in sun-drenched southern America. I suspect his team-mates experienced some of the same emotions as they [Read more]
Cometh the hour, Cometh the Man
August 15, 2011 by 4 Comments
By Michael Smith One of the great moments in footy which I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of witnessing. Saturday, U12’s Grand Final Blackburn v Croydon Burners (Blackburn) 5 points down with 40 seconds left on the clock, boundary throw in right forward pocket 20 metres from Blackburn goal, Jack Roberts (rucking tirelessly) [Read more]
New London Olympic Logo
August 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
In light of recent developments, the marketing team for the London Olympics have rethought their apporoach.
Team Balance
August 15, 2011 by 3 Comments
Watching the antithesis of a spectacle at aami stadium on the old CRT tv, I was placed into a deep contemplative state by a comment made by Tim Lane of the Ten network team. Apparently, Port’s David Rodan was omitted for team balance.
Collingwood vs St Kilda Round 21 2011
August 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
Factors such as a resurgent St Kilda keen on extending its long winning streak; a six day break following a road trip and a match played in very wet conditions meant that this game had some danger associated with it. There had been a big build up during the week with strong media emphasis on [Read more]
Round 21 Blog
August 12, 2011 by 8 Comments
Four rounds to go and all bar the top two spots are still in contention, which makes week crucial from here. Tonight, we find out if the Saints are really making ground on the top sides. Tomorrow, the Hawks would expect to dine out on the Power. Both Fremantle and Carlton will be desperate for [Read more]
Adapted Fencing
August 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
“Keep your guard up, with your arm out straight. Move the blade with your wrist,” My Dad said as he fixed my grip on the weapon. “En guarde, evut pre , alles vous en. “Quarte, Octave, Septime, Quinte.” I parried as he said the numbers corresponding to the positions but I was being pushed [Read more]
Winter Masterpieces
August 9, 2011 by 16 Comments
the good, the not-so-good, and the awful: thoughts on the draw
August 9, 2011 by 18 Comments
by Trevor Blainey a few thoughts on the draw for the Almanac. like a lot of footy tragics i’ve thought about the draw a bit too much. divisions has appeal but i keep getting hung up on things like how after looking at a division based system would you make a fair finals [Read more]
Another successful golf weekend
August 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
by Peter Argent Now of the Eudunda Golf Club calendar for over a decade, The JAK (Jack Knight) golf weekend just keeps getting bigger and better. This celebrates the long time club secretary’s commitment to the community and is a chance for many former Eudunda-ites to catch up. Last weekend at the course [Read more]
Footy at the Lakes (Lake Cargelligo)
August 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
by David Ogilvy When I was at the Bowling club having a quiet drink and keeping dehydration at bay I mentioned to one of my mates the I hadnt got to the footy at Lake Cargelligo this year. After he announced he’d be a starter ( and he has had 50 years of playing and [Read more]
Cadel!
August 8, 2011 by 2 Comments
Cadel! by Oscar O’Brien Year 4A, Gray St Primary, Hamilton, Victoria. Did you hear about Cadel, racing through the Arc de Triomphe? He’s been in and out the papers for round about a month His teammates, friends and family think him a pretty nice bloke Don’t think any Aussie would think him [Read more]
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