Mickey Randall takes readers on a park run of sights, sounds and experiences at West Beach.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: Back to the Thursday Grind!
June 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and selections for the AFL Round 14 2023 matches this week.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Matilda Effect’ – Fiona Crawford
June 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the recently released soccer book ‘The Matilda Effect’ by Fiona Crawford. According to Roy, ‘this is a brilliant introduction to a history and analysis of the recent history of the women’s game in this country’.
NRL Round 16: Revelling in the uncertainty
June 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
The uncertainty of the NRL season was on display again last weekend. Throw in the disruption of the State of Origin period and it makes life very interesting. Ian Hauser offers the view from London.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace: Crazy adventures of fun-loving cricketer’ by Rick Darling
June 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
Rick Darling’s anecdotal recall of his life in first class cricket, ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace’, makes for enjoyable reading, says our reviewer Ian Hauser.
Almanac Footy History: The Long-forgotten Pomborneit Football Club
June 14, 2023 by 28 Comments
Luke Reynolds has been researching the long-gone Pomborneit Football Club, and provides us with a snapshot of its history. (A fascinating glimpse of another time – Ed)
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 9: Football Sons of the Sunraysia
June 14, 2023 by 4 Comments
In this week’s episode of Peter Clark’s journey along the Murray, we stop off at the Sunraysia League
Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Neale Daniher’s Round 13 (Floreat Pica Society)
June 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Frank Taylor sees his Pies (first) take on Melbourne (third) and observes, reports and interprets here for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 14 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
June 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s Round 14 this weekend, check out who, where, and when your team is playing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review and Round 14 Preview
June 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life were expecting in their King’s Birthday clash against the Demons, however they still remain on top of the ladder.
Almanac Music: Day Trippers from Colac
June 13, 2023 by 9 Comments
Col and his mates Tony and Stan have a boys’ day out in Melbourne buying records and catching up with fellow New Orleans traveller Brian Wise.
NRL Round 15 – St George v South Sydney: Defence is optional…again
June 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
St George dominated the flimsy Rabbitohs for most of their Round 15 match and fought off a late charge. Rabbit in the Vineyard is worried about the mid-season slump and the leaky defence.
Almanac Teams: 100 gamers at two clubs
June 12, 2023 by 6 Comments
A hundred games is a ton of fun, but to do it again for another mob is twice as nice. Rodney Boyd has put together a stellar side based on players who ran out 100 times for more than one club.
Round 13 – Carlton v Essendon: The Wright result for the Bombers!
June 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
A seven goal third quarter blows away Carlton for a great win to the Bombers over their old foe.
Almanac Cricket: Ron Luff’s love for the Burwood Cricket Club
June 11, 2023 by 2 Comments
Ron Luff started playing competitive cricket for Burwood as a young boy. Over 50 years later, he still dons the whites for them. Kobe Jacobs tells the story of Ron’s life in cricket.
Round 13 – Sydney v St. Kilda: Saints ‘Buddy Up’ and get back on track in topsy-turvy game
June 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A five goal last quarter saw the Saints run over the Swans to record a welcome win much to the delight of Braham Dabscheck.
Almanac Economics: The politics and economics of the Tassie Devils
June 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
Eminent Economist Professor Tim Harcourt (UTS) explains the economics of the Tassie Devils footy team and its required stadium, and considers the political implications of the situation.
Almanac Footy: Dimma, Thanks For The Memories
June 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Richmond fan Dr Cruel (aka Vaughan Menlove) offers his thanks to Damien Hardwick for the enjoyment and the three flags.
Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: A Weekend Fit For A King
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Despite revelling in West Ham’s victory in the Europa Conference League, Sal has found time to ponder the King’s Birthday round of AFL games.
Almanac Country Footy: A Day Out At Gilbert Gordon Oval – Woodend-Hesket v Wallan
June 8, 2023 by 8 Comments
Allan Barden’s ground-hopping in the Victorian countryside continues as he reports on an amazing contest between the Wooden-Hesket Hawks and the Wallan Magpies.
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