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Welcoming Ned Wilson
February 28, 2014 by 22 Comments
Ned Wilson has joined the Almanac team as general manager. He has perfect credentials, as this short profile explains.
Was the Dogs’ 97 PF loss the ‘butterfly effect’ in the 09 failure?
February 28, 2014 by 10 Comments
Look away now if you are a Bulldogs supporter. Kerrie Soraghan revisits the 97 and 09 preliminary finals at length. To be fair, this is an attempt at exorcism more than self flagellation.
Cricketing Milestone on Saturday
February 28, 2014 by 24 Comments
Where is the biggest cricket match this week? You get the Alan Davies fool’s buzzer if you said Capetown. Its Terang where Almanac stalwart Luke Reynolds lines up for his 300th go round with Pomborneit CC.
Rebels mark two opt for substance over stardust
February 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
Tim Ladhams thinks the Melbourne Rebels rugby union franchise have chosen substance over style this season, and will be all the better for it.
NTFL – Finals Week 2: Preview
February 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark looks at semi-final weekend in the Top End.
The Calvary Open-Hearted Rehabilitation Stakes
February 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
John Kingsmill, writer, designer, graphic artist and a tower of strength (often behind the scenes) to the whole Almanac thingo had some (major) running repairs on his heart last week. I am happy to say that this typical JK email has been penned to convey the message that things are on the improve.
NAB Challenge
February 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
Caitlin Nobes reviews the NAB Challenge to date and likes what she sees. The expected do what’s expected. The hopeful achieve what they hoped for. And “its only practice” for the yet to be too disappointed.
A season in The Abyss.
February 27, 2014 by 29 Comments
S. Baker is not forking out for a Bomber membership. So who would he consider writing the cheque for? Here is his form guide. Interested in what you would do with your hard-earned.
On spotting Paul Chapman in the sash
February 27, 2014 by 36 Comments
John Harms was jolted from his daze by the NAB Challenge last night.
Alex Wadelton snaps the snapper re-creating a Vic Park moment
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Alex Wadelton is a star. (And he barracks for Geelong). Here he takes a timely shot of a timely shot.
Book Launch: Gideon Haigh’s Ashes to Ashes
February 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
All welcome to the launch of the champion off-spinner’s new book, Ashes to Ashes, the story of the Australian summer . March 11 at the Yarras. These are always terrific nights. Cate McGregor (of recent Australian Story fame) to do the honours.
Crio’s racing: the Kingswood Country Connection
February 26, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio’s promoting frugality this weekend, but fear not, he’s still full of suggestions for the Guineas.
Bring on Round 2!: An opening round of (mostly) underwhelming and poorly scheduled matches
February 26, 2014 by 7 Comments
Sean Curtain reckons the AFL have really dropped the ball with the opening fixture – mistiming, missed opportunities and an all-round mess. Here’s his analysis of what is, and what should have been.
Footy in the 20s: East folds, three country clubs arrive
February 25, 2014 by 9 Comments
Richard Jones looks at the 1920s in the Bendigo footy league.
March 3 Seminar (Melbourne): The Footy Wars – the Beginnings of the Game
February 25, 2014 by 2 Comments
The ASSH group (Sports History crew) seminars are always interesting, and this one is on one of the key questions in Australian sports history.
Crio’s Racing Review : The Diamond is on the Soles of HER Shoes
February 25, 2014 by 4 Comments
Crio reviews the top racing from the weekend and looks to the carnival races ahead. (Hope you copped the cryptic tip in my preview title – Ed.)
We Are the Royal Blues: Five Roos I Love
February 24, 2014 by 5 Comments
Litza’s started a trend…now it’s Rob Chanter’s turn to bring his top five players to the table, this time for North Melbourne. There’s the infuriating one, the graceful one, the old pro, the skinny kid and the honey badger. Who’s with him?
Crio’s Question : The good old bad old days?
February 24, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio is trying hard to shake his ‘grumpy old man’ perspective. Can we all convince ourselves that modern sport is a glass ‘half full’ and not ‘half empty’?
St Kilda Season 2014 Preview: Pas ce soir, Joséphine
February 24, 2014 by 6 Comments
Patrick O’Brien analyses St Kilda’s immediate past, and his place in it, and considers the Sainters’ prospects in 2014. [Contains creative expressions of joy, or at least potential joy-Ed]
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