Paddy Grindlay had a very good day of cricket as his teammates teed off in F Grade.
2016 AFL Draft Preview
November 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay has put forward his round 1 top 20 picks for the AFL Draft. What are your selections and has Paddy nailed them?
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 4: Where’s the moustache?
November 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paddy Grindlay is a frustrated young Australian cricket fan. He’s resorted to YouTube highlights of Mitch Johnson. [You should try Lillee and Thommo as well Paddy – Ed]
Diggers and Riddell battle out a Grand Final for the ages
September 21, 2016 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay reports on the RDFL Grand Final, where Diggers Rest scarped past Riddell’s Creek in extra time.
Finals Preview: Here come the Giants
September 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Young Paddy Grindlay considers what he’s seen this weekend and runs through the possibilities for the coming weeks. Lots of observations and questions, but have you got a prediction Paddy? Or should we be reading between the lines?
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Preview – Bontempelli and the Bulldogs
September 8, 2016 by 10 Comments
Paddy Grindlay reckons there is something about these Dogs. Amid catastrophic injuries, 2016 has seen a “Bontempelli-lead renaissance (had to be said).” [How old is the Bont, Paddy?]
Almanac Season Review: Richmond renovation (plus Round 23) report
August 31, 2016 by 5 Comments
Paddy Grindlay doesn’t like what he sees at Tigerland. It’s time for wholesale change.
Round 22 – Richmond v St Kilda: When does the cricket start?
August 21, 2016 by 2 Comments
Paddy Grindlay has had to endure another winter of Richmond discontent and a final home game with very few highlights.
Round 19 – GWS v Richmond: The final insult
July 31, 2016 by 14 Comments
Paddy Grindlay begins reading “Finding Jack Dyer” but he’s nowhere to be found in Canberra
Round 18 – North Melbourne v Collingwood: Meh-ness under the roof
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Was there much point to this game for the general footy fan? Friday night and who cares. Young Paddy Grindlay reports. [That ‘meh’ word is gaining currency – never saw it when the Almanac first started. – Ed]
Legendairy Farmers’ Day To Bring Fierce Rivals Together (on Aug 20)
July 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Stanhope to play Girgarre to celebrate Legendairy Farmers’ Day.
Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Houdini Hawks Do It Again
July 15, 2016 by 9 Comments
Paddy Grindlay can’t quite believe his young eyes as the Hawks escape once more.
Round 14 – Richmond v Brisbane: Happy Days
June 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
Rather than head to the G with his father and brother, Paddy Grindlay stays home with mum to cook eclairs and listen to the Tigers win on the radio
Buddy
May 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
Watching the Hawthorn v Sydney clash on a winter’s Friday, there is only one word for 15 year-old Paddy Grindlay: Buddy.
Round 5 – Melbourne v Richmond: Being with footy
April 26, 2016 by 4 Comments
Paddy Grindlay, in navigating a way through the fog of a desultory start to Richmond’s 2016 season, has found wisdom playing, training and umpiring around Woodend: “The brilliance of footy will save us all.”
Almanac Cricket: The BBL and Test Cricket
December 27, 2015 by 7 Comments
The voice of youth as Paddy Grindlay reflects upon the lessons to be drawn from the summer of cricket thus far and argues for more day/night tests please, Cricket Australia
Trout
November 23, 2015 by 6 Comments
Paddy Grindlay gets to play with a Richmond legend, Trout (from Woodend). [Batting against Paddy is no picnic either-Ed]
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: Davey Warner and Dodgy WiFi
November 6, 2015 by 7 Comments
Paddy Grindlay battles to follow Day 1; his best-laid plans are frequently thwarted. Am mp3 player is no match for Melbourne rain.
Recent Comments