If only a team could be made up of Norm Smith Medallists what a team it would be! Chris Michaels reviews a new book of such players.
Almanac Book Review – The Norm Smith Medallists: The Players Who Delivered On Football’s Grandest Stage
September 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Round 23 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Port’s season ends with a whimper. How the weight of success can sometimes harm not help a club.
August 25, 2018 by 2 Comments
Port Adelaide’s fall from grace in season 2018 reached a new low last night in Adelaide as Essendon, a side who also won’t be competing for flag glory this year, gave Port a lesson in hard work and team football according to Chris Michaels.
Round 20 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Port pipped at the post in a Showdown thriller
August 6, 2018 by 16 Comments
Capping off an outrageous two days of footy, the Showdown was one for the ages. Chris Michaels has some observations.
Round 15 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Port spoils 300 game milestone; remembering another
July 2, 2018 by 3 Comments
Chris Michaels interrupts his take on Port Adelaide’s win over Carlton to pen a love letter to the durable, elite and multi-talented Craig Bradley
Round 12 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Port’s defence leading the way in their quest for flag glory
June 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
Chris Michaels sees foundations being built at Alberton. Could this Friday night victory in June show us the path to a Port Adelaide flag?
Almanac Champions’ League: Liverpool and their long and winding road
May 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
In the lead up to tomorrow morning’s Champions League Final, Chris Michaels takes us through Liverpool’s involvement – and success – in this competition.
Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Gold Coast: Port’s China Syndrome
May 22, 2018 by 4 Comments
Chris Michaels sees the benefits for Port Adelaide playing in China, both on and off the field.
Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: A Showdown for the Ages Reignites Past and Present Hostilities
May 16, 2018 by 11 Comments
Port and Adelaide don’t really get on. Chris Michaels provides the back story to Ken Hinkley’s animated post-victory response.
Round 7 – West Coast v Port Adelaide: Port will learn that only one game can bring salvation
May 7, 2018 by 5 Comments
Scars both recent and long-past burn for Chris Michaels; the only cure is to settle the score. Unfortunately for Port Adelaide, the heartbreak of an extra-time finals loss wasn’t enough to kick-start the journey to redemption.
Round 6 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Port’s persist against the odd for stirring victory
April 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In real danger of falling off the pack, Port Adelaide responded to internal and external challenges by posting a solid win over North Melbourne, as Chris Michaels explains
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Apathy on the field leads to apathy off it, and the death of the bump
April 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
For Chris Michaels, the reaction to Lindsay Thomas’ bump on Scott Selwood was overwrought – unlike the reaction of the Port faithful, who were decidedly disengaged compared to their Footy Park days
Almanac Music: Dire Straits Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
April 17, 2018 by 5 Comments
Over the weekend just passed, rock band Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, but their creative maestro wasn’t there to accept it. Chris Michaels revisits the great band’s history to put the pieces together about why he stayed away.
Round 4 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: The ruck stops here
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The Bombers were back, but a former Don is still missing for Port. Without Paddy Ryder or any viable backup, a rethink of the ruck is needed according to Chris Michaels
Round 3 – Port Adelaide v Brisbane: Like Old Times
April 9, 2018 by 2 Comments
Chris Michaels remembers some classic games between Port and Brisbane and is enthused by the direction the two clubs are heading in.
Round 2 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: Leadership at the core of Port’s impressive SCG victory
April 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
It’s a team game, but sometimes special players both enhance and surpass collective efforts. Port Adelaide had not one but two of them at the SCG, putting a smile on Chris Michaels’ face.
Round 1 – Port Adelaide v Fremantle: Welcome back football, my old friend.
March 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
Chris Michaels has bought into the potential of this Port Adelaide side, who were a class above Fremantle. Could it be the start of something special in 2018?
Almanac Book Review: Born To Run – Bruce Springsteen
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Chris Michaels reviews the Springsteen autobiography, Born to Run.
Almanac Book Review – Quentin: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes by Quentin Kenihan
September 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Chris Michaels brings us this review of Quentin Kenihan’s story. It “is a timely reminder about courage and determination; that’s three-o’clock-in-the-morning type of courage that few of us possess.”
Almanac Book Review: All This In 60 Minutes – Nick Lee (Allen & Unwin – $32.99)
September 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
A hard hitting review of ’60 Minutes’ cameraman Nick Lee’s new book, “All This In 60 Seconds”, from Chris Michaels.
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