Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Friday night heart-stopper against Sydney and looks forward to the Pies’ Saturday match against Fremantle.
Citrus Bob Wants You!: Lang Lang Football Club History
May 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Can you help Citrus Bob out? He’s writing the history of the Lang Lang Football Club and he is seeking memorablia, information etc. Check out his post.
Round 10 – Sir Doug Nicholls Round: How will your team fare?
May 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Another round of exciting footy matches in the Round 10 Sir Doug Nicholls Round this weekend.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell – Street Rhythm exhibition
May 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
Kate Birrell’s exhibition of Melbourne urban life, Street Rhythm, has opened at Chapel Off Chapel. Pictures and details within.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review; Round 10 Preview
May 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke provides a definitive review of Collingwood’s round 9 clash (including some wonderful statistical analysis) before looking forward to their blockbuster round 10 match against Sydney.
Round 9 – A critical round of matches for some clubs this weekend.
May 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Who will be the winners in the Round 9 matches this weekend?
Balcony Banter – Round 22 1996: Two into one don’t go…
May 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
The recent Melbourne v Hawthorn clash took MCC member Chris Vogt back to the famous ‘Merger Match’ of 1996.
”Big Macca – Lackadaisical but magical” by KB Hill
May 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
According to KB Hill, “Good full forwards come packaged in a variety of shapes and forms.” But then there was Neale McMonigle.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 8 Review & Round 9 Preview
May 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke wraps up for the True Believers the Round 8 Collingwood game against the Blues, and previews the Pies Round 9 game against the Saints.
Reds Foundation (Fitzroy FC) Political Lunch with Hung Le
May 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Book now for lunch with Hung Le speak at the Reds Foundation and Fitzroy FC on Saturday 18th May at the Brunswick St Oval..
Dan McCarthy – Inspired by the racing game by KB Hill
May 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill talks to Dan McCarthy, who was schooled in the football cradle of Assumption College, but really made his name as a successful horse trainer.
Balcony Banter Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Keep your eye on the Red, Blue and Pink
May 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Joseph Ryan was just glad he could attend the Pink Lady Game with his mum.
Almanac Lunch: George Megalogenis – The Football Solution
May 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
George Megalogenis will be guest at the Almanac/Odd Friday lunch on Friday, May 17. He’ll be discussing his book, ‘The Football Solution: how Richmond’s premiership can save Australia’.
Can Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review & Round 8 preview
May 6, 2019 by
Cam Hooke takes a look at Collingwood’s strong win against Port Adelaide in Round 7 and predicts what Round 8 might hold for them when they come up against the old foe Carlton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 review; Round 7 preview
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke could do without some of the stress, but he will always take the four points. He analyses the Anzac Day thriller, and looks ahead to the big clash with Port.
Almanac Horseracing – “The ‘Bool: The History of Racing in Warrnambool – from 1848” a book by by Mark McNamara
May 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Warrnambool carnival has just concluded. It’s long and rich history of horseracing has inspired a book from Mark McNamara, with content spanning from the origins of racing in the region in 1848 up until the present day. (published in May, 2018)
Almanac Cricket: “Golden Boy” is Wisden’s best ever cricket book
May 1, 2019 by 8 Comments
Christian Ryan’s Golden Boy: ‘Kim Hughes and the bad old days of Australian cricket’ has been declared the best cricket book ever written by a Wisden panel. An outstanding achievement. What do you think of the shortlisted books?
Balcony Banter Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: A time to reflect as tribes come together
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Kaye De Petro (who has Almanac connections you may discern) is more history buff than footy fan. But Anzac Eve was still a memorable occasion.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – May 17 with George Megalogenis
May 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
After another 3 years of ups and downs and general turmoil, who better to join us at the North Fitzroy Arms for the last Odd Friday Lunch before the federal election than acclaimed journalist and Richmond tragic, George Megalogenis? See inside for details.
Sport Australia: Australia’s top 20 sports and physical activities revealed
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sport Australia has released the latest data on the sports participation and how our activity patterns change with age. It reveals some interesting developments.
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