Tim Ladhams looks at the lead-up form of the British and Irish Lions and the tactics which have been successful against them as they prepare for the first of three Tests against the Wallabies in Brisbane tomorrow night.
AFL Round 13 – Preview: Yawn
June 21, 2013 by 12 Comments
JTH with some thoughts on the final stanza in the dirge that is the bye period. And he can’t find an upset – unless, of course, the gods really are toying with North.
AFL Round 13 – Preview: Vlad, we have a problem!
June 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Holding up the bottom of your tipping competition? Then let Sal Ciardulli be your guide with his foolproof (?) selections.
Application for coach of Melbourne
June 21, 2013 by 4 Comments
Morayfield Might coach (and club legend) Linday Guinn has thrown his hat into the Melbourne coaching ring with this impressive letter to Peter Jackson. His resume speaks for itself.
Crio’s Racing: Mid-winter Flemington (aka VFL Park)
June 20, 2013 by 5 Comments
A typical mid-winter Flemington meeting confronts Melbourne’s punters this Saturday.
AFL Round 12: Winners and Losers
June 20, 2013 by 2 Comments
The stars run riot, Carlton squanders another opportunity, and the case against priority picks for Melbourne. And then there was Adelaide, again. Adam Ritchie sums up another thumping round.
AFL Round 12 – Hawthorn v Carlton: There’s no victory in a brave defeat
June 20, 2013 by 5 Comments
On a big night out, Callum O’Connor hits the ground with an assortment of mates, and someone’s going to be unhappy. Even the luxury of premiership seats can’t protect you from the harsh reality of injury and a loss. [We have seen the future, and it’s looking good. Terrific piece from one of our young stars. Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – Mal’s Speech to the Boys on Game Two Eve
June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Inspirational!
Milne
June 20, 2013 by 17 Comments
There is no separation of Church and State on this one. Matt Zurbo says that there are a few factors at work in the Milne case, and at times the wrong considerations are driving understanding and decision-making.
AFL Round 12 – Essendon v Gold Coast: Hey Joe
June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jake Norton is sewing the number 6 to his duffel coat but not just for his second-game heroics. Word is the young man can hold his own with the sledging, too.
AFL Round 12 – Carlton v Hawthorn: Shambolic frolic
June 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
Peter Blenkinsop kept one eye on his son training with the Under 10s and the other on the big screen on the club room wall. The game plans and some skills were not dissimilar.
AFL Round 12 – GWS v Port Adelaide: Confessions of a secret Port Supporter
June 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
Daria Hansen fell in love with a passionate Port supporter. (How passionate? He likens President Koch to Nelson Mandela.) She survived the 2007 Grand Final, but can she survive a visit to the scene of last year’s disaster?
Tiger cubs cruise under Subiaco lightsI
June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Loyalroyal is chuffed to see former teammates running around on the big stage in Perth.
The F Word.
June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sainter Tom Greenaway reflects on the state of affairs (yearns?) and considers the future of the Saints and the Tigers, the state of play in 2013, and the caution with which the F word should be employed.
Local footy – maple flavoured
June 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
How did Ontario, of all places, come to field one of the strongest regular leagues outside Australia? Rob Chanter takes advantage of the bye to check out what’s on offer in his local Canadian Aussie rules league. And it’s quite the mix.
Rollercoasters
June 19, 2013 by 5 Comments
When Matt Zurbo’s rib is broken by big Bourkie in the twos, the Old Dog is told to retire. You can imagine his response.
Final DA Puzzle – Astle is hanging up the boots
June 19, 2013 by 5 Comments
David Astle is hanging up his boots and presents his final puzzle for the Footy Almanac. For all his fans on this site, please leave a comment below for a man who has tortured the minds of many (and left them craving more).
WAFL – Round 13: Swans sour Subi celebrations
June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It was meant to be Subiaco’s party, but Swan Districts was having none of it. Les Everett saw some good footy this week in the WAFL.
VAFA: Melbourne Uni Blacks v Old Scotch
June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Black Hack reports on Melbourne Uni Blacks’ Round 9 matches.
Melbourne: the other potential coaching candidates
June 19, 2013 by 6 Comments
There’s a strong argument for Melbourne to be an innovator, and to look for something that will truly bring attention to the club, challenge the players and the status quo. With that, Sean Curtain has assembled a ‘second board’ of potential candidates Melbourne should not discount.
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