The ball arched up, up, up into the air, the hopes of Geelong riding on this one kick. The game had been tight all day, but now the Cats were humming, dominating the last quarter of a see-saw battle. As it swung straight through the big sticks it plummeted right towards me. Beer in one [Read more]
The Albatross Rules- Chapter 2: Duck The Fish
March 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Albatross Rules (a football chronicle) (The story so far) Club President, Barry (the Professor) Massey, is determined to turn around the fortunes of his beloved Albertville Football Club. If they can’t improve on the field they’ll never turn their ailing finances around. If they can’t do that the league will force a merger with [Read more]
Bulldogs end the 40 Year Drought
March 14, 2010 by 609 Comments
NAB CUP Final: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda In 1970, Footscray defeated Melbourne by two points at Lake Oval in the night series, giving the Bulldogs their second premiership cup of any sort. Fast forward 14,411 days, and the Western Bulldogs are competing against St Kilda for their first piece of silverware since that night. [Read more]
Footy Almanac March Lunch Sponsor: Don McLardy
March 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Don McLardy of McLardy McShane Insurance & Financial Services is proud to be associated with the Footy Almanac. McLardy McShane Insurance & Financial Services are specialists in servicing the needs of small to medium sized enterprises. Their long standing relationships with leading insurers and other suppliers enables them provide you with a comprehensive range of [Read more]
Racing: Looking for a change of script on Sequel Saturday
March 12, 2010 by 21 Comments
by Chris Riordan Flemington gets a bonus Sequel Saturday this week with the dual Group Ones, Australian Cup and Guineas, icing an already interesting Blamey Stakes card. The VRC has done the right thing in offering free admission and hopefully a bumper crowd will witness the last really good meeting before focus shifts to Sydney [Read more]
A-League: Sydneycentric?
March 12, 2010 by 1 Comment
by Stephen George I have never been sure that what I am about to declare was in fact happening before my eyes (and ears) but after sitting through almost another year of A-League, I am almost convinced there is not just jealousy but rather a conspiracy bubbling away up north towards our poor old Melbourne [Read more]
Country Footy: Coaches who stamped their mark on the BFL
March 11, 2010 by 6 Comments
By Richard Jones JOURNALISTS and senior coaches often form prickly relationships, but it doesn’t mean that there’s no dialogue between the two parties. Here in the Bendigo league there’s been some remarkable figures. Clearly success is measured by the number of premierships a senior coach garners for his club yet I have found some mentors, [Read more]
The House that Jack…Is Building
March 11, 2010 by 2 Comments
By Stephen George Whilst the incidence of Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees merchandise appears to increase each year, I often wonder how many of those stem from the generosity of relatives or friends that visit the north east of the United States in the northern summer leading up to our Christmas.
Narrandera Sportsground: A Mecca in a heathen state
March 10, 2010 by 56 Comments
by Rod Gillet The Narrandera Sportsground will light up on Friday night for the Sydney Swans v North Melbourne AFL Challenge match. A crowd of about 10,000 spectators is expected to attend the third game the Swans have played in the heart of the Riverina in four years. Previous games have drawn crowds of between [Read more]
The Albatross Rules. Chapter 1: Barry’s Dream
March 10, 2010 by 1 Comment
The Albatross Rules (a football chronicle) by Richard Holt 1. Barry’s Dream Boof McKenzie was cleaning glasses as usual, wondering if anyone would be in for lunch. For the moment he was his only customer. He wandered over to the jukebox with coins from the till. A doleful cowgirl voice crackled from the speakers, singing [Read more]
Major League Baseball – NL West Preview: Bring on Rocktober
March 9, 2010 by 1 Comment
by Tim Ivins With spring training underway it is time to turn our minds to the upcoming MLB season. Over the coming weeks I will preview each division for the coming season. We start with the division the National League West.
Crio’s Question: Got any wild weather sports memories?
March 9, 2010 by 27 Comments
EXTREME SPORTS (fans) by Chris Riordan As recounted in the “Soppy Saturday” review for this site, Flemington’s incredible hailstorm provoked widespread discussion on other awful conditions we’ve endured at the races. Sports goers often recall extreme conditions as a badge of honour. I’ll never forget the numbing rain and wind that seemed appropriate on the [Read more]
Racing: All hail the brave punters
March 8, 2010 by 2 Comments
by Chris Riordan When you have been round the traps, as I have, there’s a tendency to greet most occasions with a …”but I remember…”. Cowering under the inadequate cover of Flemington’s main betting ring yesterday, I proposed to the nearest fogey – “Were you here for Van der Hum?” “Yes”, he panted,” but that [Read more]
Practice Match: Healy heartbreak at Hamra Holmes
March 8, 2010 by 425 Comments
By Steve Healy I have never been so excited about a practice match. Maybe it’s the fact that I can listen on FiveAA covering the game over the internet. I’m really hoping for a Demons victory today at an unfamiliar venue, Hamra Homes Oval in Elizabeth (Northern Adelaide). With three other challenge matches on in [Read more]
NAB Cup Semi: St Kilda and hailstorm wreak havoc on an unusual Melbourne day
March 7, 2010 by 110 Comments
By Damian Watson Labour Day weekend was designed to honour those who undertake work and contribute to society with a reward of three days relaxation, although this Saturday was anything but. A significant hailstorm or using footy terminology – Waverley Park weather, hit Melbourne in the early afternoon causing chaos in all quadrants of the [Read more]
NAB Challenge: Point-fest at Visy Park
March 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
by David Enticott I like pre-season games. They tend to be played at traditional, old VFL venues that give spectators a much closer view of the action. This match against Richmond at Visy Park also offers the chance to see a few young players for each team and to look at the tactics that will [Read more]
NAB Cup Semi: BBBB Hall sees Dogs Home in Tacklefest
March 6, 2010 by 661 Comments
Steve Healy A seventh NAB cup game decided by 14 points or less took place tonight, between a rampant Bulldogs outfit and a young and surprising Port Adelaide side. It was a game of tough contests aplenty, where the umpires put the whistles down and both sides put in an input of 164 tackles. It [Read more]
NAB Cup Semi: Dogs fall into a Grand Final
March 6, 2010 by 584 Comments
by Josh Barnstable After catching a cold mid-week, I fought out the remaining days of the school week before conceding on Friday; seeing as it was cold and pouring down, I didn’t want to go out in that weather and risk getting even sicker, so I spent the day home from school, in the warmth [Read more]
Interview: Peter Temple talks with Kerry O’Brien
March 5, 2010 by 2 Comments
Author Peter Temple was interviewed by Kerry O’Brien on Thursday night’s 7:30 Report. Here is a transcript of some of Peter’s comments. KERRY O’BRIEN: Well, just describe how Jack Irish developed as a character, how he emerged on the page. PETER TEMPLE: I wanted to have somebody who had… I’m interested in lawyers. I’m interested [Read more]
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