Ian Wilson examines coaching strategies for inspiring teams to success, particularly whether ‘to spray or not to spray’. [Editors warning: Language contained in video clip will be offensive to many readers.]
Round 20 – St. Kilda v Hawthorn: Saints’ early dominance enough to hold off fast finishing Hawks
August 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Far from the percentage booster it looked like being part-way through the game, Braham Dabscheck’s Saints just got over the Hawks in a tussle that was populated by errors in judgement and execution from both parties. St Kilda has September still in their sights, but will need to sharpen up starting from next week according to Braham.
Almanac Poetry: said hamlet
August 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Early in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet says: “I am but mad north-north-west: when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw.” … Huh?
Round 20 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: F-Word marks the spot
July 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port took the game right up to Collingwood at the MCG but came up with another near miss.
Almanac Footy: Contrasting careers
July 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay contrasts the footy careers of two Indigenous footballers from different eras, and celebrates the career of Joel Selwood who played his 350th match against the Bulldogs.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 19 – And Of Course…That’s What Happens When You Change The Rules
July 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Fearless is back. And in his own unique way, he provides us with his review of last week’s round of matches
Round 19 – Haiku Bob: through the ages
July 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob relives Collingwood’s last kick win with his inimitable verse.
Almanac Beer Review: The Rancid, Amoral Horror of Great Northern
July 29, 2022 by 17 Comments
Mickey Randall presents his latest beer review, and he’s not too impressed by the beer as his review indicates.
Almanac Music: ‘Not Quite Bob’ – Alone Together
July 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
In this edition of ‘Not quite Bob’, Trevor Blainey looks at some of the great musical male and female duos that have attracted him in recent years.
Almanac Music: ‘Long, Long, Long’ – George Harrison’s Best Beatles Song
July 29, 2022 by 9 Comments
What was the best song George Harrison wrote that was recorded under The Beatles banner? KD puts forward ‘Long, Long, Long’ from the double White Album as his nomination.
Almanac Footy (History): Why the Blues cannot win the 2022 flag and why the Dees may struggle
July 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
The history of the game tells us a great deal about the prospects of teams come finals time. A study by MagnifiCATS explains why Carlton can’t win this year’s flag and why Melbourne will struggle to emulate their 2021 success.
Balcony Banter: Superstition and the Art of Attending the Football
July 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Grant Fraser is an avid Hawthorn supporter who cannot believe his good luck at having experienced two sets of “glory years” in the one lifetime. He wrote about it all recently for the MCC members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Footy (Prognostication): Clarko to the Giants / Roos – No way!
July 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac welcomes first-timer MagnifiCATS who seems to have his own ideas about the next step in the coaching career of Alastair Clarkson. (Welcome aboard, MagnifiCATS!)
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 20: Play the whistle!
July 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Hauser looks back at the controversial end to the Cowboys v Tigers match and the Manly jersey fiasco before contemplating this weekend’s NRL Round 20.
“I’ll be a Saint for sure,” said Hanrahan: by KB Hill
July 28, 2022 by 3 Comments
KB Hill caught up with Frank Hanrahan, a Kyneton lad who had a stint with St Kilda before returning to his roots in northern Victoria.
Round 20 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
July 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 20.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 15
July 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Rupanyup v Ararat is the match of the day, and Garry Todd from Ararat is the featured player in Episode 15 of ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ this week.
Almanac Footy History: A tribute to Gordon Proudfoot of the Fitzroy FC
July 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Historian Roger Spaull pays tribute to former Fitzroy FC player Gordon Proudfoot who passed away recently.
Bathsheba
July 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
With a minimum of words so much can be said as Damian Balassone’s poem ‘Bathsheba’ highlights.
Almanac WAFL: Sharks turfed out of top spot
July 26, 2022 by 4 Comments
Western Australian correspondent Les Everett reports on the WAFL Round 14 matches played last weekend.
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