by Earl O’Neill Greetings Tipsters I was pretty damned close to Gary Rohan when he broke his leg but among our group, Robert, Shane and Tim were just that bit closer and they heard the bone snap. Tim picked it immediately. “I know that sound”, a broken arm sending him into premature retirement late [Read more]
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Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 12: 1976 – 1977
July 30, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ with Part 12 looking at the years 1976 – 1977.
Almanac Footy: Dimma, Thanks For The Memories
June 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Richmond fan Dr Cruel (aka Vaughan Menlove) offers his thanks to Damien Hardwick for the enjoyment and the three flags.
Round 12 – West Coast v Collingwood: Passed the test (Floreat Pica Society)
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Usually separated by half a world, for the first time, Ziggy and Garry report for the Floreat Pica Society on a game they watch together. They see Collingwood tested in the west – and pass.
Round 4 – Collingwood v West Coast: ‘It’d be a good one to win’
April 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
West Coast Eagles decimated by injuries overcame diversity and pulled off a great win against Collingwood as John Gordon explains.
Round 12 – Carlton v West Coast: Let’s make a list
June 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
With the odds stacked against West Coast it should have been a walkover for Carlton to win this Round 12 matchup, but it was not to be as John Gordon reports.
The Fallen Heroes of the St Kilda Football Club
April 25, 2020 by 3 Comments
Allan Grant has spent many years researching the lives of those St Kilda players who served and died during World War I and World War II. He has added to this list and published it at various stages. This is the current product of his extensive search – which includes the background of each of the fallen.
1981 Revisited – Round 5: Anzac Day ‘All those years ago’
April 25, 2020 by 4 Comments
Anzac Day 1981. Sam Steele takes footy fans back to Round 5 in his continuing series, ‘1981 Revisited…’.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit v Williamstown, Easter 1946
April 3, 2020 by 14 Comments
Luke Reynolds presents a fascinating account of a cricket match played in 1946 between Pomberneit CC and Williamstown CC.
Round 15 – Geelong v Adelaide: All roads (and trains) lead the Cats faithful and others to Billy’s pub
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s hard to tell what Roger Lowrey enjoyed most – the dedication of the lads from the West, the Cats’ win over Adelaide or the meal at Billy’s. Sounds like a pretty good trifecta!
Almanac Cricket – Pomborneit Cricket Club December/January Review
February 14, 2019 by 4 Comments
A maiden Twenty20 title highlights the Pomborneit Cricket Club’s review from December & January. #gopombobulls
The World Cup Alphabet – U is for…
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
U is for…
As we enter the last week of counting down to the World Cup, Dennis Gedling is inspired by the letter U.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Finals Week 3 plus PNG games
September 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The NRL Grand Final is next weekend and the Melbourne Storm will attempt to win their fifth grand final, but what would be their third legitimate title after their salary cap breaches last decade, whilst the Cowboys are aiming to win a second crown in three seasons.
Australia’s batsmen can and must bowl
January 9, 2017 by 6 Comments
Peter Clark has an ingenious solution for Australia’s bowlers in the upcoming Tests in India. What are your thoughts?
Statistics in Cricket, a Cautionary Tale
December 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
Demonymic discusses how caution must be taken when looking at cricket statistics, as they don’t tell the overall story.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Nine
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Earl “Mopsy” O’Neill dissects Round 9, distils the real finals contenders and shares the Warumpi Band’s interpretation of the Adam Goodes spear dance.
Cricket: I was there as Slasher took on Windies in best Test at Adelaide Oval
December 1, 2009 by 6 Comments
By Peter Schumacher I was at the Fourth Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide from 27 January to 1 February 1961 for 4 of the 5 days, and on that memorable fifth day I was present in the outer in the general vicinity of where the Chappell Stands are now located. [Read more]
Local Footy: Willy in striking distance of second spot after thrashing Ivanhoe
August 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
SENIORS IVANHOE 3.1 4.6 6.6 9.8-62 WILLIAMSTOWN 6.4 12.8 21.12 32.17-209 IVANHOE Goal Kickers: K. O’Dwyer 3, D. Neilson 2, J. Ritchie, C. Traeger, D. Wood, S. Mason Best Players: D. Meredith, K. O’Dwyer, D. Neilson, J. Meakin, D. Adams, D. Wood WILLIAMSTOWN Goal Kickers: R. Cassidy 10, S. Barlow 7, Z. Read 4, T. [Read more]
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