A selection of photos from Morningside’s thrashing of the Mount Gravatt Vultures in their NEAFL match earlier this year. Photos by Damian Chandler.
Caulfield Cup Review
October 22, 2012 by 28 Comments
When I scanned my copy of the Winning Post on Thursday afternoon, it was apparent that this was one of the great Cup fields. What it lacked in “star” performers (e.g. Northerly status) was more than compensated by the evenness and depth of the field which was relfected in a wide open betting market. The [Read more]
Crio’s Question: Terms & Conditions
October 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
The stream of betting promises will become a torrent over the next fortnight. Billboards, jingles, radio and TV. Directed at the trendy and the trilby. They’ll try greed, humour, logic. Some are pretty clever. And they all have the same goal – you.
Marathons and the off-season of footy
October 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby is filling her off-season with painting and Rodriguez the Sugar Man.
A-league – Round 3: Phoenix flight suspended
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Roar looked like they were suffering from Jet Lag when their game in Wellington kicked off.
Photographs: classic local footy photos
October 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac will be bringing out a local footy book soon. We are looking to publish classic images of country, ammos and suburban footy. If you have any ripper photos which you would like to see published in this book please contact [email protected] We are especially looking for shots that capture players in context [Read more]
Boxing: A Man’s Limitations
October 21, 2012 by 8 Comments
Andrew Starkie thinks that Anthony Mundine has done himself no favours (again) with his recent comments.
Knacker bags play award
October 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
Neil Anderson with some news on these national awards.
Footy keeps on keeping on!
October 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
Jill Scanlon looks at footy in the Top End.
The Mug Punter: Big upset looms in brilliant Caulfield Cup
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Mug returns with his value quinella in the Caulfield Cup. Please continue the racing conversation where it is currently happening: at Crio’s preview.
We need to talk about PED
October 19, 2012 by 3 Comments
Sean Curtain asks what defines enhancement of performance and what gets ticked and what gets crossed.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 33: The Real Plugger
October 19, 2012 by 2 Comments
It’s belting down rain on the highway. On the everything. I have two days to get 1,600kms, which is going to take every cent I have. I’m over music, it’s all starting to sound the same. I love driving. Even when I’m hating it, or fighting it and sleep. An open road, a purpose. [Read more]
Cats big winners of trade month
October 18, 2012 by 23 Comments
It seems the Cats have been the big winners of trade month, with the news today the club has secured former North ruckman Hamish McIntosh on a three-year deal and former Melbourne defender Jared Rivers on a two-year deal. This is on top of securing Suns midfielder Josh Caddy.
Sports journalists as contemporary historians
October 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Greg Baum and Gideon Haigh will discuss the role of sports journalists as contemporary historians.
Australian Cricket Digest
October 18, 2012 by 4 Comments
The latest edition of the Australian Cricket Digest has been sent to the printers.
What is it like doing work experience at a newspaper?
October 18, 2012 by 6 Comments
Fifteen year old Cameron Manassa tells the story of his week of work experience at the Herald Sun. We reckon Cameron might have a future in this. (We’ll publish your yarns here at the Almanac Cameron)
Spread the blame for drug cheating
October 17, 2012 by 12 Comments
If Armstrong is guilty of taking performance enhancing drugs he should be stripped of his seven tour titles. It’s simple: taking PEDs is cheating.
Armstrong’s fall from grace
October 17, 2012 by 11 Comments
Cade Lucas looks at the complexities of the Lance Armstrong case.
Crio’s Racing: Oasis Bloom struts Thousand Guineas stage
October 17, 2012 by 10 Comments
There’s good value in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield today and Crio sorts out the best bets for you.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 32: Masters of Stories
October 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
I’m driving through Air Force bases, and Army bases, and American Military bases and palm trees and R.A.A.F museums, when I hear Townsville Sharks Masters Footy Club are having a training run on a stinking hot Sunday morning. I’ve been on the road for a day and a half, and still have to get [Read more]
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