Steve Fahey offers thoughtful Rumsfeldian insights into the form and future of his beloved Magpies (p.s. he mentions in passing that the other mob were too classy).
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Geelong: Known Unknowns and other Rumsfeldian Prognostications
April 6, 2014 by 4 Comments
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Geelong: Concerned
April 6, 2014 by 19 Comments
Luke Reynolds makes the trip to the MCG from Colac with his country and western mate Ian. He leaves with serious concerns for Collingwood and the ribbing he’s going to get back in Little Geelong.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 70-The Humble Vuvuzela (2010)
April 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Put your fingers in your ears, and read Dennis Gedling’s story of how the vuvuzela drone influenced the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
AFL Round 2 – Match Reports
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All of the Almanac match reports for AFL Round 2 (gathered in one place, for easy access).
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 71-Worse Than Franco (1981)
April 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Does anyone remember the Socceroos qualifying campaign for Spain’82? Gutendorf, Arok, Scheinflug? Dennis Gedling tells the story of New Zealand football’s finest hour.
Round 3 Preview – The real stuff begins VAFA Round 1!
April 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our Pal Sal Ciardulli lets us in on the value and the winners this weekend in the AFL and on Golden Slopper day. Whitefriars FC kick off their season with the only guaranteed quaddie of the weekend.
A Cinderella Story-Part 2
April 4, 2014 by 14 Comments
Raj Singh completes the story of Pembroke Old Scholars making it to the hallowed turf of Adelaide Oval. Goliath evened the score, but David was happy to be back on the big stage after a couple of millennia.
AFL Round 2 – Brisbane v Geelong: The Glass Menagerie
April 4, 2014 by 6 Comments
Hamish Townsend journeys to foreign lands (a corporate box at the Gabba) to induct his daughters into the love of the Cats.
VFL 2014 Season Preview Part 2
April 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ross Slater concludes his comprehensive preview of all 16 VFL clubs. Carn the local footy.
Chaos and control
April 4, 2014 by 8 Comments
When trying to imagine Mathilde de Hauteclocque it’s best to think of a woman in a sackcloth. [must read – Ed]
Opportunity lost with the AFL grand final rematch this weekend
April 4, 2014 by 6 Comments
Miles Wilks suggests that the previous season’s grand finalists should be competing for higher honours in their first clash of the new season.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 72-Gazza’s Turin Tears (1990)
April 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
You must remember this, a miss is just a miss. A cry is just a cry.
The Social Commentator: Oxygen Thief? Adult Bedwetter? Ubiquitous Brown Stain on the Underwear of Society? All Three? Discuss…
April 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
Steve Baker tackles the age of the social commentator – and the social commentator.
AFL Round 2 – SK v GWS, WB v NM: My Favourite Things
April 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Saints have a 100% winning record after two rounds and rather than getting ahead of herself, Yvette just floats along for the ride. Between art, footy, baseball and family, her life continues to be full to the brim.
The Day the Netherlands beat England (again) – and other cricketing upsets
April 3, 2014 by 28 Comments
Luke Reynolds celebrates the Oranjee men’s victory over the Old Dart, and revisits the long history of upsets in cricket World Cups. Talk about the luck of the Irish.
FIDA Seagulls set to fly
April 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Williamstown FIDA Seagulls begin their season this Sunday. Vin Maskell invites everyone to have a look.
Got a great sports photo?
April 3, 2014 by 5 Comments
Tired of looking at Dips in a Geelong jumper? Send us your great sports photos.
Crio’s Racing: The Golden Slipper (a day of dilemmas)
April 3, 2014 by 23 Comments
The Golden Slipper. It’s very Sydney: rich, brash and played for high stakes. Crio looks at an excellent Rosehill card.
AFL Round 2 – St Kilda v GWS: Circle of Saints
April 3, 2014 by 6 Comments
Evie Downer may be the charm all Saints have been waiting for, writes Uncle Dave. [Contains no traces of affection for expansion clubs – Ed]
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