Jan Courtin is not happy! Getting AFL Finals tickets should not be as hard as it is at the moment, and something needs to be done says a frustrated Jan.
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: A return after almost six years and a return to form
August 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker’s Swans fought hard for their win over everyone’s rival and their 1918 Grand Final opponents, Collingwood.
Almanac Rugby League – The Immortals: Who’s next?
August 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Two new Immortals of Rugby League will be crowned at a gala function in Sydney tonight. Ian Hauser casts his eye over the contenders.
VAFA: Williamstown CYMS AFC – Smokie reminisces about times past
July 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Smokie reminisces about times past as a player, administrator, and supporter at Williamstown CYs.
Fearless 2018: Round 18- The wheat from the chaff is slowly getting sorted…
July 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless presents his thoughts about the Round 18 results.
Half Way Cat Report: Pussies Postscript
July 3, 2018 by 3 Comments
The Cats’ defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs on Friday night has Paul Spinks re-thinking the situation at Geelong. Do the players have their heads screwed on? And who at the Cattery is taking any notice?
Almanac Soccer – World Cup 2018: Power and dissent
June 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
Brin questions whether there is a role for the political within sports as two Swiss players face a sanction from FIFA.
Almanac Footy: Captains Moving Clubs is Bad For the Game
June 25, 2018 by 4 Comments
Liam O’Grady sees a couple of captains looking for a way off their sinking ships in 2019 and he isn’t happy about it.
AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Playing in the Puddles
June 20, 2018 by 8 Comments
Jack Banister remembers the good times of playing wet-weather footy and what it means to look like a footy player while watching Geelong v Richmond on a sodden MCG deck.
Mother’s Day, with Gram
June 15, 2018 by 8 Comments
Jack Banister writes poignantly of his Grandma, going to the footy and visiting her in Middle Park.
Running Tracks and Shoes
June 8, 2018 by 3 Comments
Long-distance running involves a lot of training and time spent on athletics tracks. Here, Andy Fuller makes some notes on his favourite athletic tracks, the Alternative Nation festival, and his favourite pair of running shoes.
From World Cups and FIFA bans to the Socceroos and Bertie: the Dutch & Australian football
June 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
With orange coloured glasses Adam Muyt (jointly written with Roberto Pennino) looks back on the wonderful contribution of Dutch migrants and their descendants on the round ball game in Australia since the late 1940’s. Includes the tale of when Australia were banned by FIFA for four years.
The 2018 Paul Morse Cup
June 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill is back in the day. Think about it – was life ever free or easy? Here’s one take on it.
Round 8: Sal’s thoughts and selections for this round of footy
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sal expects a number of unpredictable games to select winners from this round, and with the predicted weather conditions that have not been seen this year will make selections even more difficult.
Round 7 – St Kilda v Melbourne: Wins, losses and life.
May 9, 2018 by 12 Comments
Yvette Wroby has an active footy weekend: Southern Saints VFLW practice at Moorabbin, Skybus Stadium Saturday morning, Frenken Homes Oval at Casey Fields Cranbourne Saturday afternoon to see the St Kilda Sharks, St Kilda Town Hall Sunday morning and watching her beloved Saints on Sunday afternoon. Babysitting Monday felt like a breeze!
Ian Hauser (Almanac rugby league aficianado) and writerightediting
May 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Ian Hauser is enjoying retirement – which is becoming semi-retirement as his editing service writerightediting is called on more and more.
FEARLESS 2018 RD 5: Statement Round – statements abound over 6-day round
April 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless sums up Round 5.
Almanac Footy – A Tipster’s Retrospective from the Smokers’ Lounge
April 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill plays free and loose with this Round 4 retrospective, coping with everything from the unorthodox orthodoxy of Whoosha to the absurdities of the latest high rotation ad from AAMI.
When a player outscores a team
April 15, 2018 by 15 Comments
Prompted by Dustin Martin’s and Ben Brown’s outscoring of their opposing teams, Glen remembers some VFL games in which other players outscored teams. He is looking for other examples – perhaps from other leagues.
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