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.
It’s ugly, it’s crap and I blame the coaches
March 8, 2014 by 14 Comments
Tony Robb slags all the tactical, defensive crap in modern footy that puts a premium on athleticism over skill. (An early call for post of the year – Ed.)
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 97 – The World Cup Hits The Pop Charts (1990)
March 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling goes all Spicks and Specks with this revisiting of the great and gross of World Cup music.
Seven Sleeps to go
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is back and he’s got all the bases covered. A quick nod to Boof and the boys; then its off to Flemington to collect your quaddie winnings; all up Sal’s scientific AFL flag prognostications.
NTFL Preliminary Final Preview
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Who will line up against the all-conquering St Marys in next week’s Northern Territory grand final? Jackson Clark previews the preliminary final clash between Waratah and Wanderers.
Golden moment concludes golden summer
March 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
Brendan McArdle with a look at the Cape Town victory and the performance of the Australian side across the summer.
Shane Warne 1 for 1
March 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Aussiegus contemplates the role of supercoach Shane Warne in the momentous Australian victory.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 98 – Lothar ‘The Panzer’ Matthaus Breaks The World Cup Appearance Record (1998)
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In the third of his series Dennie Gedling tells the story of the iron fist of The Panzer Matthaus and his record at the World Cup.
Shelf life
March 6, 2014 by 10 Comments
“I’m going to need my Geoff Blethyn T-shirt.” Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get through life’s banalities.
What the AFL Needs – A CEO for the ‘Brave New World’ of 21C Sport
March 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes with some wise words for the AFL Commission
Sport unfolds 140 characters at a time
March 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Aussiegus is not one for technology, yet has come to rely on Twitter insofar as following sport is concerned.
Crio’s Racing: Super Saturday
March 6, 2014 by 18 Comments
Crio is salivating at the prospect of racing all over the country: Flemington, Warwick Farm and then, on Monday, the Adelaide Cup.
Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 3
March 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our intrepid writers report on Round 3 of the 2013 season. From the stadia to the suburbs, they chronicle a selection of matches which included the Friday night re-match of the 2012 Grand Final.
Moving to Melbourne
March 6, 2014 by 20 Comments
Josh Barnstable has moved to the big smoke. You can take the boy out of the bush, but you can’t take the footy out of the boy.
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