Four Journeys to the Big Dance

The front cover of the Grand Final BLG Barracker (official match day publication) has four action shots of players across the A grade football and the Senior One netball teams from competing clubs – Kapunda and Barossa District.

Each has a unique journey to Grand Final day, writes Peter Argent.

Mallee Grand Final – Pinnaroo v Peake

Lee Harradine ventured over the border to Murrayville, taking in a huge day of Mallee community footy and netball. “It’s tough running a country footy club, it’s tough running a SANFL footy club too, but we’re all looking for the same things” [Thanks to Brett “BD” Dutschke for making us aware of this gem – Ed.]

Juniors Almanacking – Memories of 10-year-olds. Brilliant.

It’s book week. This is David Wilson’s story of volunteering to take a couple of sessions at his children’s school on “the writing of a memory.” A rare privilege.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: On a roll

Three wins in a row for Collingwood has fans excited, while the VFL side also picked up a win. A one point loss sees the Magpies depart the Super Netball finals series.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 is upon us

Round 1 sees Collingwood take on the reigning premiers Western Bulldogs. Cam Hooke previews the big clash and wraps up the action in the AFLW and netball.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL, AFLW and Super Netball

The latest wrap-up of Collingwood’s progress in the AFLW, JLT series and Super Netball from Cam Hooke.

Almanac Weekend Sports Results 3/7/16

All the weekend football and sporting results worth knowing for Monday’s morning coffee

Almanac Weekend Sports Results 19/6/16

All the weekend sporting results worth knowing and some others as well.

We Salute You

Echoing the sentiments of many, Swish Schwerdt pays tribute to the thankless volunteers who make sports across the country happen every week. We salute you!

Comfort in the Familiar

Andrew Starkie escapes to the Bellarine Peninsula for a weekend of head clearing and country sport. (Marvellous observations – Ed.)

Northern Areas Football Association Grand Final

More than 6,700 fans watched the Northern Areas footy and netball finals at Jamestown in South Australia. James Lang was there.