Some say the Grand Final was an honourable loss. Hawks fan Michael Parker says it was a wasted season.
The Spring Carnival on the Hill: Greg Combet assesses the form of the thoroughbred Libs
November 1, 2012 by 1 Comment
Greg Combet notes it’s Spring Carnival time and brings fine racing lingo to the House.
Antidote for the day
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For those struggling with the form guide and other domestic realities.
Short story: Who farted?
November 1, 2012 by 4 Comments
Let your imaginations go, to become part of what happened at the Brownlow. (This is a short story)
Achival film: The Magnificent Seven
October 31, 2012 by 4 Comments
This is up there with early F Troop and Citizen Kane.
Anyone concerned about The Footy Almanac as a Geelong-centric site should take in evidence like this. There’s always a reason.
A-League Excitement. No, Really.
October 31, 2012 by 3 Comments
Adam Ritchie and a group of non-believing friends have taken out memberships with Adelaide United. What began as a lark has become something much more.
East Coburg hosts the Big Dipper
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The East Coburg Cricket Club is holding a fund-raising sports night, starring Robert Dipierdomenico on November 27.
Rudolph makes a pre-Christmas appearance for the Seagulls
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One of the SANFL’s best, Scott Elliott, will coach the Port Fairy Seagulls next season, and Scott Elliott can’t wait.
Trade Period Infographic: Chaos Connected
October 29, 2012 by 12 Comments
By Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens Trying to keep track of the Trade Period is kind of like trying to count the population of a swarm of bees. Or maybe its more like untangling a bowl of spaghetti. Either way, I decided to try and simplify the system, and map out a trade directory, just in case [Read more]
The Chris Johnson interview
October 29, 2012 by 10 Comments
Get excited Brisbane supporters! I caught up with your three-time Premiership defender Chris Johnson. Read the interview here!
In A-League of its Own – Round 4
October 29, 2012 by 3 Comments
Following the completion of a controversial 4th round of the A-League the 2 Melbourne teams, Heart and Victory, sit 9th and 10th respectively. For both teams the issues lie with the quality of their players all over the park. Heart has been only able to score 3 goals in their 4 games so far this [Read more]
Gideon Haigh on Warne – Brisbane launch
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Gideon Haigh launches his new book, On Warne, at Avid Reader Bookshop, West End, Brisbane, on Thursday, November 8.
To the Tipster goes the spoils
October 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Neil Kimpton displays the spoils of his Footy Almanac Tipping win – six bottles of Murrindindi Shiraz.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Lunch 2012
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G’day Folks Sat with Craig Down on Saturday in suburban Melbourne and watched Ocean Park fill the coffers. Hopefully Derby Day will top things up and we’ll be ready for a big lunch on Monday. The Almanac Cup Eve Lunch is on again All Nations Hotel, Richmond 12.30 for 1pm $40 Andy Gemmell (Blind Andy [Read more]
New date: Origins of Australian Football – Brisbane launch, Nov 8
October 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
NEW DATE: The Queensland Australian Football Forensics and Brisbane-based footy historian Mark Pennings are pleased to invite you to the Brisbane book launch of the first of four volumes produced by Mark entitled ‘Origins of Australian Football: Victoria’s Early History’ on November 8.
Aussie Rules: The World Game
October 29, 2012 by 9 Comments
Aussie Rules is truly the World Game, says Dips O’Donnell.
A-League – Round 4: As gutted as Burns
October 29, 2012 by 3 Comments
With everyone turning over everyone else, this A-League season is shaping up to be a corker.
Crio’s Q: Fox sports packages
October 29, 2012 by 15 Comments
How do fellow Almanackers manage their contracts with the payTV providers?
Country’s best young cricketers heading to Jamestown
October 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
In a coup for regional cricket, the Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy will be visiting Jamestown, the birthplace of RM Williams, on Wednesday the 21st of November, participating in a Twenty20 match at the Jamestown Oval.
Faster, higher, stronger
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Pete Edwards believes a chemically-assisted “Olympics” would be a huge success. Let the freaks run!
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