Peter Baulderstone reckons its cruel to name dogs after footy players. You never know when they will stray to new owners. “Once bitten twice shy” should be the new motto of dog-owning footy fans.
Thank you, Cricketing Gods
October 31, 2013 by 16 Comments
The feel good story of the week. Darren “Smokie” Dawson fulfils two childhood’s dreams in the one day.
The 2014 AFL fixture – how did you go?
October 31, 2013 by 16 Comments
The fixture is out. What do you make of it?
Filling the void with the World Series – Game 6 from 11:00am today (AEDT)
October 31, 2013 by 6 Comments
Paul Campbell provides a brilliant update of the Boston Red Sox and St Louis Cardinals Baseball World Series contest to date. The potentially deciding Game 6 is on this morning. Think cricket with the boring bits cut out.
The Footy Almanac 2013 cover art
October 30, 2013 by 30 Comments
This year, The Footy Almanac cover has been painted by Melbourne artist (and Almanac contributor) Kate Birrell who has captured Luke Hodge and his driving left foot. Here’s a bit about Kate, and a bit from Kate, expressing her love of the everyday. (Kate’s original painting is up for auction – Ed)
Top End Hawks return to their roots
October 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark reports on a visit by Hawks Cyril Rioli and Jed Anderson inspiring young Indigenous students in the Top End.
Ryobi Cup: Final and Season Review
October 30, 2013 by 8 Comments
Our man at the Test, Luke Reynolds, gives a typical thorough and thoughtful summary of the Final of the 50 Over domestic One-Day competition. Who has the runs on the board to make Stuart quake in his boots?
Edwards Becomes a Bomber
October 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
Territorian Shaun Edwards looked destined to join the Adelaide Crows until a late play from the Bombers, negotiating across countries and timezones. Jackson Clark provides the lowdown on a player promising to be a handy pick-up for Essendon.
Footys4all in India
October 29, 2013 by 4 Comments
Dr Nathan Grills is doing extraordinary work as a public health doctor in India. Nathan sent these amazing photos of his team handing out Footys4all balls and bats to schools, slums, orphanages and disability shelters. Read it and weep; and smile; and donate.
Crio’s Question: Trust the tea leaves?
October 28, 2013 by 5 Comments
Was one of your best wins the result of something other than picking the form? Who’s prepared to admit to the success of a whim, a mistake, or dumb luck?
Keepers to the fore as Ange bows out with a win
October 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
In another eventful A-League round, Tim Ladhams is impressed by the keepers, but less than impressed by the depth of the sides, as an absence of marquee players proves fatal for some.
Book launch: Aborigines and the ‘Sport of Kings’
October 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
Almanackers are invited to attend the launch of the third edition of Professor John Maynard’s fabulous books about Aboriginal jockeys.
Who wants number 3?
October 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
The number 3 guernsey is up for grabs again at Essendon. But who would want it? Colin Ritchie reckons the number has been a curse to many who have worn it.
Cobba’s AFL Trade Directory
October 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens offers another brilliant infographic to explain the 2013 AFL Trade movements. ‘Cobba’ could make quantum physics and global warming understandable.
Hi, I’m Simon Black…
October 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson recalls his meetings with Simon Black and reviews his career. A champion on and off the field.
Kane Richardson: does he have Nugget’s polish?
October 27, 2013 by 6 Comments
Peter Argent thinks there is a hint of Keith “Nugget” Miller’s polish about promising young South Australian all-rounder Kane Richardson. Peter’s stunning photo captures the elegance and balance of a classic drive. And he’s wearing whites!
Yvette’s Very Excellent Adventure Chapter 53: A Night of Football
October 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Two Almanackers meet on the other side of the globe as Yvette Wroby goes to her first game of American football. Great seats, an open roof and millions watching. It’s a whole new world of security, scale and timing, topped off by the perfect storm of a game.
Young gems still exist in ‘Generation Lazy’
October 26, 2013 by 9 Comments
Ah, we’ve spotted one! Not a very majestic creature but an interesting one at that. There it lays on the couch, stationed for at least two hours now. TV remote in hand, iPhone on ear yapping away with a laptop in lap, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram tabs all in action. The creature known to most [Read more]
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