Yoshi lists his 10 biggest sporting upsets that have occurred between February 2014 to January 2015. There’s a healthy smattering of AFL surprises, but also some shocks from the World Game and on the tennis courts, too.
AFL Round 13 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: Growing old with the Swans and the Borough (reprise)
August 4, 2014 by 4 Comments
In reporting on the Swans-Port game, Keiran Croker demonstrates how footy has the place it has. [Top piece KC – Ed]
This piece is about Bernie Croker, Keiran’s Dad, who passed away on Friday. The Almanac community is thinking of you and the whole Croker family at this time Keiran. JTH
AFL Round 13 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: Staggering to the Line
June 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
Once a Bloods man always a Bloods man. Don Meadows takes the tram to the Rising Sun in South Melbourne to take in the gripping top of the table clash between his Lakesiders and the Adelaide wharfies.
AFL Round 13 – Adelaide v North Melbourne: three 21st birthdays, three Kangaroo losses
June 19, 2014 by 1 Comment
When Josh Barnstable celebrates his 21st next year he’ll be making sure it’s not when his Kangaroos are playing.
AFL Round 13 – Brisbane v Greater Western Sydney: The Life Less Ordinary
June 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jamie Simmons is at a loss to understand life in a Gabba corporate box, let alone the Lions’ form. Or lack thereof.
AFL Round 13 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: We came, we saw, we believed
June 18, 2014 by 5 Comments
The Bulldog Tragician ponders fate, tentative happiness, the company and comfort of strangers – and sweet, sweet victory over the Pies.
When the Weight of Expectations Overwhelms the Power of Belief.
June 18, 2014 by 4 Comments
‘To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect’ (Jane Austen). To run free – whether at the Gabba or the Castelao Stadium – is not as simple as merely stepping onto the grass. Gregor Lewis takes us from the national to the international reminding us of the smothering weight of expectations.
AFL Round 13 – Essendon v Melbourne: When in Melbourne!
June 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
Demon Kevin Hawkins takes his cousin, visiting from Singapore, to her first game. And what an introduction to Melbourne, to the MCG, to footy, and to the Demons.
AFL Round 13 – Essendon v Melbourne:`The Late Winner´
June 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
From his Berlin vantage point, Sam Laffy saw two thrillers in two sports on the weekend. He even cracked a smile at Checkpoint Charlie.
AFL Round 13 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Lacklustre Pies Say Goodbye to Top 4?
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Paul Taylor, for the Floreat Pica Society wonders whether he jinxed the lacklustre Pies, or was that all of the strength that they could muster?
AFL Round 13 – Those damned underdogs…
June 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
Round 13 was the week of the underdog, says Matt Watson. Everyone loves the underdog winner, except the loser.
The Fearless Files – AFL Round 13: The Statement Round
June 18, 2014 by 5 Comments
Paul ‘Fearless’ Thomson reviews all the action from Round 13
AFL Round 13 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: It’s Not About the Footy (Ari’s debut)
June 17, 2014 by 8 Comments
The Moores come from all points of the compass to meet at the SCG, as is the annual tradition. Ari makes his debut, Buddy goes off, and the weekend ends with a happy surprise. [Great family and footy yarn – Ed]
AFL Round 13 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Etihad Blues
June 17, 2014 by 11 Comments
Luke Reynolds mans up and reports on a disappointing loss for his Magpies. Are the young Bulldogs finally coming of age?
AFL Round 13 – Review: We’ve got the close ones
June 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
Four tight finishes in a round of exciting footy. JTH enjoys the idea of the pillars of society dropping their guard in the evening cold in the MCC Members, and reckons Port have nothing to fear.
AFL Round 13 – West Coast v Gold Coast: Eating my Hat
June 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has stopped caring about his Eagles performances this season. The reduced pressure on players and spectator alike produced encouraging results on Saturday.
AFL Round 13 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Natural Justice
June 16, 2014 by 9 Comments
Joefloh, one of the many rugged, patient, hopeful Bulldogs supporters, watches two dramas played out. One is his beloved Bulldogs stealing the match from the favourites, Collingwood, the other the Essendon President continue to steal himself.
Coleman’s Likes & Dislikes: Round 13
June 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Round 13 was the round of the underdog: Bulldogs, Demons, Giants and Liam Jones. But where to from here for the Saints? And how much longer for the Bombers?
AFL Round 13 – Geelong v St Kilda: Saints hit rock-bottom at the Cattery
June 15, 2014 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck reviews his Saints performance against the Cats. The only way is up.
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