Swish Schwerdt skipped Round 10, but came up with some of his finest work after Round 11. How did they resist the classic topics of video review and holding the ball?
2013 – A Season In Song: Round 7,8,9 – An Early Bye
After a Champy-enforced rest, Swish Schwerdt is back for Round 9, but is starting to wonder if the coach is playing favourites.
The North End of Preston
John Green has gone to England to see the team he fell in love with 30 years ago: Preston North End. This is the story of Preston – with its many interesting historical features – and of their match against Port Vale. [This is the first of a series of reports as John makes his way about the place – Ed]
The Boxing Day Test – by text message
Matt Watson let his fingers do the talking, with a summary of all the texts sent between his mates during the Boxing Day Test.
2013 – A Season in Song – Round 6 – Two Bites at the Cherry
Swish Schwerdt’s Round 6 efforts go unrewarded, but he does rate a mention regardless.
Crio’s Racing: first Saturday meetings of the year
Crio has a look at racing around the country, from the glitz and schmooze of the Magic Millions lead-up to the picnics in Victoria.
Menzel and Morabito: a tale of two unlucky footballers
Jackson Clark considers the future of two injury-plagued footballers.
Horseracing: A summer odyssey
Glen gathers the troops and heads to Corowa and to Hanging Rock for the races. Here’s how things panned out.
2013 – A Season In Song – Round 5: Return to Form
Swish Shwerdt nails one and gets a feeling of deep satisfaction, the like of which he has experienced since circa 1982.
Call for Writers : SCG (Sydney Coup de Grace)
Invers calls for nominations for Almanac writers for the Fifth Test (names and days please); and shares some holiday snaps from the family album.
Cheers
Some very kind words from Saint66 to start the year. [Thanks Saint66 – Ed]
2013 – A Season in Song – Round 4: Peaking Too Early
Swish Schwerdt had nothin’ by Round 4 but he dug deep and found somethin’.
Crio’s racing: New Year’s Day
Crio takes a sprint round the country to find a multitude of options for New Year’s Day, for those feeling up to the task.
2013 – A Season in Song – Round 3: Quantity and Quality
Swish Schwerdt continues the account of his season as a song-writer.
The Indoor League: Game On
Daryl Sharpen on the World Darts Championships and his mate Craney’s darts career in Hobart. [Dartitis can prove traumatic and dangerous – Ed]
Melbourne Test – Day 4: The Watson Irritation
Smokie Dawson has an itch.
Gouge out my eyes (for I was wrong)
A massive mea culpa from Dips O’Donnell re Mitch Johnson. [You’re not the only one Dips – Ed.] LATE EDITION: EXCLUSIVE PIX – FAHEY FESTIVUS SHOCK.











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