It was a closely fought, nail baiting finish to the match but the Power were able to ‘hang tough’ against the Suns for a two point win reports Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Wild Iris’ – Louise Glück
June 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Louise Glück is an American poet who won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. ‘The Wild Iris’ is one of her best known poems.
Round 15 – Geelong v Richmond: Will Jack Henry become the new folk hero?
June 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
In a crackerjack match, Jack Henry became Geelong’s latest hero by kicking the last goal of the game to give the Cats a thrilling three point victory over the Tigers reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – Review / Round 16 – Preview
June 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Collingwood’s Round 15 win against GWS, and previews their upcoming match against Gold Coast.
Round 15 – Carlton v Fremantle: Rock and Roll Football
June 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A rollicking ride from Shane Thomas as he riffs on the fans who aren’t singing the Blues for Carlton anymore. It might be a long way to the top, but there’s plenty of sausage rolls along the way!
Round 15 – Geelong v Richmond: The ties that bind
June 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
John Green talks family ties, the appeal of Geelong and hanging in there with his beloved Tigers after one of the games of 2022 filled with heroics, villians and heartbreak.
Almanac Teams: Jonestown, Best of Number 38 (1980- )
June 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Keeping up with the Joneses over the back fence is a tough enough ask, but how would your side go in keeping up with the backline in this team? Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 38 features some minor Morris involvement too…
Almanac Poetry: Measures Taken
June 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is about hard times, and actions one takes when experiencing them, like ‘kicking a newspaper football, tied into shape with string.’ [Who has played kick-to-kick with a football made of folded-up newspapers? – KD]
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game 2 Review: Freddy’s gamble pays off big-time!
June 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2022 State of Origin series is off to a decider at Suncorp Stadium after the NSW Blues belted the Queensland Maroons 44-12 in last night’s Game 2. Ian Hauser reviews the match.
Almanac (International) Rugby League: A day of passion!
June 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league is alive and well if Saturday’s international matches featuring the Pacific nations is anything to go by. It was a day of unbridled passion.
Almanac Golf: The 98 putts of Foxy’s debut
June 25, 2022 by 9 Comments
John Harms has been playing golf with Foxy, a former hockey player turned golfer. Last Saturday they fell just short of a memorable century.
Almanac Rugby League – Under 19s State of Origin: A double for the Blues
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NSW Blues took the honours in both the women’s and men’s Under 19s matches on Thursday night. Ian Hauser reviews both matches.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 Women’s Ampol State of Origin: There’s a theme here!
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NSW women’s Blues emerged deserved winners after yet another closely fought State of Origin match in Canberra. Ian Hauser tells the tale.
Almanac Footy Life: The Disenchantment of Jimmy Krakouer
June 24, 2022 by 5 Comments
Jim Krakouer was a gifted and sensational footballer, and at times a controversial one. With a life regularly afflicted by poor decision making and their resulting consequences, Ian Wilson examines many aspects of Krakauer’s footy career and life.
Almanac (Local) Footy: I’ve been to Bali too
June 24, 2022 by 8 Comments
Jordan De Goey’s recent travails had Smokie reminiscing about a trip to Bali thirty years ago. Thankfully, smart phones and social media were years away!
Almanac Literary: Proximity
June 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Very short story? Prose poem? This Friday’s piece from KD involves his maternal grandmother’s unusual connection to Africa.
Round 15 – Sal’s Preview: Let Bye gones be Bye gones!
June 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal takes on the bye – who and what purpose does it serve? Then there’s the serious business of finding this weekend’s winners.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 Representative Round: It’s all happening!
June 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
Regular NRL fixtures take a break this weekend to be replaced by possibly the biggest weekend of representative matches in memory. Ian Hauser previews a packed four days of interstate and international clashes.
Almanac Rugby League: Women’s and Men’s State of Origin previews
June 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
The feature matches of rugby league’s Representative Round are the State of Origin men’s and women’s clashes. Sports historian and State of Origin expert Liam Hauser previews both matches.
Almanac Road Trip: Plenty of horses and umpires at Swan Hill but no trains
June 23, 2022 by 8 Comments
Track maintenance on the Swan Hill line meant part three of Roger Lowrey’s free train trip challenge was taken by road. Roger reports on the Swan Hill Race Carnival, his punting mates, and other attractions undertaken on his trip.
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