Where do you get the better view of the footy – elevated or at ground level? Ged McMahon gave Jesse a taste for the more immediate option. Was it a winner?
‘Tension galore as old rivals battle for flag…’ by KB Hill
March 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
The final scoreboard didn’t tell the full story of last week’s gripping WDCA cricket final between Rovers-United-Bruck and the Wangaratta Magpies but KB Hill relates the tense encounter as it unfolded.
Everyday Obits: Gigs remembers Rowdy Adam
March 29, 2023 by 20 Comments
Rowdy Adam was a Doggies man through and through as Andrew ‘Gigs’ Gigacz knew only too well. He pays tribute to Rowdy and his generosity.
Everyday Obits: A Tribute to Rowdy Adam from Wyclif CC
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Wyclif Cricket Club has paid tribute to life member Rowdy Adam who recently passed away after suffering a heart attack. The link to the club’s Facebook post can be found here.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: a lack of match fitness
March 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
Channelling Qantas supremo, Alan Joyce, our Carlton correspondent Peter Fuller found himself lacking ‘match fitness’ when he attended the Round 1 clash between Richmond and Carlton.
Richmond v Collingwood War
March 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s one of the biggest and fiercest rivalries in the league, and one highlight (or lowlight at times) has been the number of players who switched jumpers between Richmond and Collingwood. Rodney Boyd shares his teams based around this.
Almanac Poetry: An Historian reads Sports Poetry A to Z
March 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
Historian Bernard Whimpress discusses the A – Z of sports poetry in an article recently published in Australian Society for Sports History Bulletin.
Almanac Footy: AFL 2023 Footy Fixture – Round 3
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
To find out where, when, and who your team is playing in Round 3 check out our fixture for details.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review – Round 3 Preview
March 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
It’s a good time to be a Pies’ supporter according to Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life after their emphatic win against the Power.
Round 2 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: No clangers from Langers!
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It has been awhile since the Bombers have won their first two games of the season with win number two set up by Kyle Langford’s five goals.
Round 2 – Carlton v Geelong: Re: flux
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In a piece that puts paid to the traditional ‘journey’ of clubs that wish to climb the mountain, Joe Sexton saw his Blues best the Cats (premiers in 2022, in case you forgot) and in the aftermath shares with us a view from the bow of the Ship of Theseus.
Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v St. Kilda: Saints collar the Dogs
March 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s an umblemished start from Braham Dabscheck’s Saints after they put the Doggies to the sword, and pleasingly for fans, much of the damage was inflicted by young guns.
NRL Round 4 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: The John Sattler Tribute Match
March 27, 2023 by 6 Comments
Fortified by a ‘Barossa’ pie from Lyndoch’s Sunrise Bakery, Russel ‘Rabbit in the Vineyard’ Hansen was all ready to take in the momentous John Sattler Tribute match.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Hunting in numbers (Floreat Pica Society)
March 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
International coverage of Round 2 for the Floreat Pica Society, with Garry Stock (in Israel) and Ziggy (at the MCG) reporting. They found a lot to enjoy.
Almanac Music: Songs and Cars
March 24, 2023 by 31 Comments
Cars – like teenagers and high school – are a common feature in songs of the rock‘n’roll era. In this Friday’s column, KD writes about songs and cars, and, as usual, welcomes comments from Almanac readers.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Top of the pops
March 23, 2023 by 3 Comments
After the hurt comes the happiness – at least for now. Ged and Jesse took in the Bombers’ Round 1 win over arch rivals, the Hawks.
Almanac Life: The Port Willunga Jetty, Hope, and Dr. J
March 23, 2023 by 8 Comments
Mickey and Max have been to Adelaide’s southern beaches. A time of bonding and thinking about NBA greats as well as a time of contemplation.
NRL Round 4: Spare us the hoopla and just give us the footy, please.
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The scribes are hard at it as they confect storylines to promote the first Brisbane Broncos v Dolphins clash this weekend. Spare us the hoopla and just give our tipster Ian Hauser the footy, thanks very much.
Round 2 – Sal’s Preview: Bumping in early
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal finds it hard to understand the classification of bumps. He’s not the only one!
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