Williamstown CYMS are sitting at 1-2 after three rounds. Guru ponders the CYs’ misfortune. It’s a crucial game this week. But Smokie is also interested in a group called the MRP.
VAFA C Grade: The Next Revolution (Williamstown CYs Preview – Round 3)
April 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
For some years now, Darren “Smokie” Dawson and Dene “Guru” Macloed have been exclusively providing the Williamstown CYMS FC faithful with their irreverent pre-game thoughts following Thursday night’s team selections. They are now on the Footy Almanac.
Answers to the pre-Ashes quiz
April 11, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yesterday’s sad news of John Clarke’s passing has made us look through the files to find this Smokie classic inspired by Clarke’s old Saturday Age quiz.
All players will be required to answer a simple multiple choice questionnaire before the Ashes? It is therefore fortuitous for the players (especially Watto) that the answers to this quiz have been slid under the door at the offices of the Footy Almanac.
Round 2 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Barrackers
April 4, 2017 by 7 Comments
The Kangaroos were competitive, and so Smokie was at his barracking best.
India v Australia: Bangalore Test, Day 2 – A Tale Of Two Marshes
March 6, 2017 by 17 Comments
There are two Marshes. Shaun the oft-injured master of inconsistency. And Shaun the patient, stylish, gifted grafter.
India v Australia – Pune Test, Day 2: Fugazi
February 25, 2017 by 8 Comments
It is Smokie’s new all-purpose go-to word. But, for Australia, it has not been the “fugazi” that most thought it might be.
AFLW Round 3 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Pacemaker
February 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
In a scrappy, low-scoring, but nonetheless enthralling game in Brisbane, Smokie sees the Lions hang on for a narrow win against Collingwood. And he is impressed by the emerging Lions superstar that is Sabrina Frederick-Traub.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v GWS: Aidan’s Footy Cards
February 15, 2017 by 4 Comments
Smokie’s seven-year-old nephew Aidan loves footy and drawing. And he has a talent for combining both.
Almanac Cricket: Boxing Day preview
December 21, 2016 by 6 Comments
The Boxing Day Test is almost upon us. And Smokie has a preview.
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba, Day 4: Spin Me A Spinner
December 19, 2016 by 19 Comments
As Pakistan makes Australia fight hard for a win in Brisbane, Smokie decides it’s time for a new spin option
Almanac Music: Aussie album review – Cold Chisel “East”
November 10, 2016 by 21 Comments
In the sixth of his occasional series reviewing seminal Australian albums, Smokie reflects on the enduring appeal of Cold Chisel’s “East”.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: Belief?
November 6, 2016 by 4 Comments
After a long day in the field, Smokie wonders whether the Australian players truly believe they can win
Round 23 – North Melbourne v GWS: Resigned To Their Fate
August 30, 2016 by 14 Comments
It is farewell from Smokie to four departing North veterans.
First Test, Sri Lanka v Australia: Mendis Masterclass
August 2, 2016 by 14 Comments
All credit to the re-building Sri Lanka. But Australia showed a lack of patience and application.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Fremantle: The Transistor
April 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
At Etihad to witness North account for Fremantle, Smokie is witness to the emotions of a difficult disease.
Round 2 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: Old Stagers
April 4, 2016 by 6 Comments
On a sun-kissed Queensland day, Smokie Dawson stands in a rare, sun-kissed moment of sheer elation as his Rooboys go 2-0.
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