A day going very well for Sean Mortell, earning almost $28 an hour selling Footy Records at the MCG, sours when he catches a train across the Melbourne CBD to see his Pies put in an ordinary performance.
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Round 1: Collingwood v Brisbane: Replays can’t live up to the real thing
April 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell caps off a week of preparations for the start of the 2015 season by watching his Mighty Magpies roll the Lions at the ‘Gabba: “As 7:00 rolled around I dominated the Mortell household remote…”
Little Local Larrikins Part Five: Strong numbers and a strong showing
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell and his Eltham Junior Tennis Club battle Melbourne’s autumn chills and flu to stay on top of the competition ladder.
Little Local Larrikins Part Four: New-Found Form in a Tight Finish
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell overcomes both numbing cold and talented opponents with some of his best play of the season to keep Eltham in the tennis match against Eaglemont.
Ripper Grand Final Yarns Part 1: Who has actually won this?
March 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
High School Almanacker Sean Mortell, recalls last season’s junior cricket grand final where mighty Lower Eltham under 14s take on Mernda. Can Zack, Sean, Ali and Kinnan replicate the success they’ve enjoyed at under 12 level?
Little Local Larrikins Part Three: Dodgy Disputes and Sour Shots
March 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Back on the home court, Sean Mortell and his teammates declare ‘shenanigans’ on some dodgy tactics employed by an ECCA opponent. Stir the beast at your peril!
Little Local Larrikins – Part Two: The Long Awaited Conversation
February 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
On what turns out to be a blisteringly hot Saturday, Sean Mortell and his Eltham Tennis Club teammates clash with St John’s Catholic on the hallowed en-tout-cas of Banyule. Leading 5-4 in the deciding set, it’s up to Sean to serve for the match and a win for Eltham.
ICC World Cup 2015 – Australia v England: a Herschellean drop
February 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell shares his ‘edge-of-your-seat’ day, taking in precipitation, a trip to the ‘G with his Dad, and an enormous crowd. [Great reflections from what sounds like a terrific seat].
Little Local Larrikins – Part One: Meeting the Scot and the Beard
February 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Another season of competition tennis gets under way for Sean Mortell on the hallowed en tout cas courts of Grace Valley Tennis Club in the first instalment of Little Local Larrikins.
Pray for the Patriots
January 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
The spiralling ball that signals gridiron gives a teenager a thrill on a summer Sunday morning. 14 year old Sean Mortell reports on a fantastic game of NFL from his beloved New England Patriots is laden with emotion.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Beers: Three Nation Turf Talk
October 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Join us for Three Nation Turf Talk: the Almanac’s Melbourne Cup Eve drinks and chat to pic The Cup trifecta.
Grand Final Lunch Raffle
September 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
After the weekend’s successful Grand Final Lunch, watch John Harms draw the raffle.
Information for The Footy Almanac Zoom Grand Final Lunch today
September 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some info (including Zoom link) about the lunch today.
The Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Count Grand Final Day Lunch
September 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
You are invited to The Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Count Grand Final Day Lunch (note it’s Grand Final day). Details in this post.
Almanac Footy and Community – Premiership photos
September 6, 2021 by 15 Comments
E.r was prompted by memories of his school side’s victory in 1991 and Matt Zurbo’s latest piece to bring together pictures of premiership winning teams. It might have been last week down the road or halfway through last century and a state away, no matter when or where we’d love to share your photos of premiership triumph on the Almanac.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game III Review: Face saved but series lost
July 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
State of Origin author Liam Hauser reviews last night’s final game in 2021 and offers his thoughts on the overall flow of the series.
Australia v India – First Test: The summer of Test cricket starts today!
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The summer of Test cricket between Australia and India starts today with the First Test at Adelaide Oval from 2.30pm local time. Follow the match and the following three Tests with the Almanac’s expert observers headed by ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: ‘Bennett’s babes’ Mark II
November 18, 2020 by 9 Comments
It took him an hour after full-time to calm down but Ian Hauser finally put his thoughts on paper as he reflected on last night’s State of Origin Game 3 in Brisbane.
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