The news overnight that the ridiculous ACB Rotation policy has now spread to Rome is proof that the Informed Papal Section policy is ruining the game.. It is clear those in charge are Muppets.
Almanac Rugby League – Raiders take wind out of Storm and rain on party
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There’s something about, and nothing like, an impromptu game of park footy, or soccer, or rugby or cricket or any sport for that matter. Kardinia Park was much like that on Friday night when the Storm hosted the Raiders for a pre-season jaunt.
Working hard for Australia
February 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Never let it be said that Dips doesn’t work hard for Australia. We have photographic evidence.
Playing a bouncer
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Argent’s photos show the result of a batsman struggling to handle a bouncer.
Crio’s Question: Star Power
February 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
Think Black Caviar. Think Alessandro Del Pierro. What star or contest has lured you from your “normal” habits and preferences?
Action Man doll versus the tattered teddy bear
February 11, 2013 by 4 Comments
In his Almanac debut, Matt Watson says the fight between Sonny Bill Williams and Frans Botha epitomised all that is wrong with boxing.
Middle Australia: Which way is up for Essendon?
February 11, 2013 by 5 Comments
Who’d have thought such rigorous, reasoned thinking would come from Middle Australia (and that The Editor of The Middle Australia Report is a Bombers fan is a nice complication).
Pharmakos/Pharmakon: The seduction of immortality
February 11, 2013 by 17 Comments
Phillip Dimitriadis believes that fans should take some responsibility for the sordid state of affairs in modern sport.
The Sporting-Industrial Complex
February 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
The current performance enhancing drugs controversy should be the “canary in the coalmine” to tell us that there are some things rotten in the culture, value and ethics of modern professional sport.
There is no such thing as Santa Claus.
February 10, 2013 by 6 Comments
The revelations of drugs in footy is messing with Dips O’Donnell’s mind. He was beaten on the running track by blokes on steroids. It still infuriates him. What if the Cats cheated? What if the didn’t? Have we all lost something already?
St.Kilda: 47 years without a flag
February 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
Andy The Beast is calling for the opinion of Saints fans. A good midfield, a sturdy defence…but the forwards? How will the Saints go this year?
Memories: Birthday Blues (part 2)
February 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
Glen Davis is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. He continues his look back on some of the most memorable sporting moments of his life-time.
Backyard cricket taken seriously
February 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rob McLean (of Wicket to Wicket) reports on some classic backyard cricket.
A big couple of days in sport
February 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli has a few things to say about footy and cricket and gives us a quaddie for C.F.Orr Stakes Day
The best of the 2012 Almanac?
February 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Noel Delbridge (who is Mike Brady’s biographer) loved The Footy Almanac of 2012. He’s calling for nominations for your favourite piece in it. He reckons Tony Robb’s Carltonia takes the prize.
A question for fans
February 9, 2013 by 8 Comments
Barry Levinson asks the question that many footy fans are asking at the moment.
Soccer: Not Violent Enough?
February 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
In this article from Neos Osmos Ian Syson looks at disturbing violence in football and, significantly, at the reporting of the respective codes and, hence, how they are imagined and understood.
The Way-Too-Early 2013 Preview: Collingwood
February 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Is Collingwood’s grip on the top four beginning to unravel, or are they so firmly locked in that not even all the turmoil of 2012 could knock them out?
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