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Impermanence: On Dean Bailey’s passing
March 12, 2014 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone was shocked by the largely unexpected and sudden death of Dean Bailey. This is not so much an obituary (I knew only the general details of his career), as a reflection on what his purposeful life and sudden passing says for all of us.
Memories of Footy
March 11, 2014 by 8 Comments
This is a seriously thoughtful piece about footy. [This requires careful reading: in the section which may appear offensive, please do not mistake the voice of the crowd for the position of the author. Ed.]
Cricket: You’ve just got to go local
March 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Ian Hauser wanders north into the foothills of the Great Divide, to watch the local cricket finals in “Dog on the Tuckerbox” country around Gundagai and Tumut.
“Roy the Boy” forever in our memories
March 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio offers an affectionate tribute to Roy Higgins, one of the great jockeys and a true gentleman of the turf.
Is fantasy footy taking over the football universe as we know it?
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems fantasy footy is getting bigger. Check out this site – one of many to be ticking along.
Corowa Cup 2014
March 11, 2014 by 6 Comments
Glen reports in from the Riverina as another country classic is run and won.
Canberra Cats program for Season 2014
March 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Cats fans (and others) in Canberra may like to join this fanatical bunch. [Always a good day with these Catters – JTH]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 95 – Diana Ross’ Penalty Miss (1994)
March 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling continues his World Cup lead up with the story of the day Diana Ross missed a sitter.
MYM Vics victorious in state of origin clash
March 10, 2014 by 10 Comments
Danielle Eid As many of you know I have been reporting on footy training sessions and meetings for the MYM (Maronite Youth Melbourne) boys as the team’s journalist. Much like the coaching staff I have seen these boys improve on the field and become a team. All the laps and push ups on boiling hot [Read more]
Crio’s Q?
March 10, 2014 by 16 Comments
Crio sets the Almanacker community another challenge. Who will be a soothsayer? [Great question, Crio. Interested in the response – Ed]
Very Excellent Adventures Remembered.
March 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby is back from six months travel in the USA. Here she covers the four major sports and everything else in her excellent adventure, which she shares with her Almanac family.
Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 4
March 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Almanac Rugby League writers capture all the action in Round 4, 2013.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 96 – Argentina ‘go the hack’ at Wembley
March 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling explains the fierce Argentina-England rivalry which exploded in this match in 1966.
NTFL Preliminary Final Wrap-up
March 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Wanderers are into the premiership decider after a convincing win over Waratah in Saturday’s preliminary final. Jackson Clark has the details of a frenetic game.
Listen Now – In Praise of Libraries
March 9, 2014 by 7 Comments
It’s been a lifelong love affair with local libraries for Swish Schwerdt. And not just for the cricket books. So when Almanac banter found him ignorant on a topic, he knew what to do. If you haven’t checked out your own local library lately, let Swish persuade you to step on in.
The Footy Almanac (AFL) Tip the Top 8 Competition (a season highlight)
March 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Perhaps the greatest intellectual challenge of the footy season: both entering, and understanding how it is calculated. (It’s actually pretty simple – Ed) Pick your Top 8 in order and win the cash prize.
The Footy Almanac (AFL) Tipping Competition 2014
March 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Build your family’s fortune.
Represent your footy club.
Enjoy a better standard of banality in your footy-tipping banter.
Geelong v North Melbourne
March 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Josh Barnstable has relocated to Melbourne. But he needs a Kangaroo fix, so he’s off to Kardinia Park.
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