Ian Wilson remembers the day his appreciation of music changed forever in 1978 in Medina, WA. These days, the consequences drive his kids crazy!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – Preview
June 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
‘Collingwood is coming…’ according to Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life as he previews their Round 15 match against GWS.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 15 Review: It ain’t over ’til it’s over!
June 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A whirlwind finish, a gutsy (if unsuccessful) effort, crook Chooks and Dogs on the loose – Round 15 had it all! Ian Hauser reviews the state of the NRL competition heading into this weekend’s mid-season break.
Almanac Footy – WAFL Round 9: Ladder shuffle
June 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
Steady as she goes for the Falcons as West Coast show there might be some life in their WAFL side yet – Les Everett has the details of Round 9.
Almanac(k) Cricket: The Getting of Wisden
June 20, 2022 by 6 Comments
Tomes of the legendary Wisden have found a home at Mark Duffett’s place in exchange for some fine reds…it seems like a cracking deal!
Streets of our Town: All hail the Community Cup!
June 20, 2022 by 23 Comments
With the Reclink Community Cup (Melbourne) on Sunday at Victoria Park, we revisit John Harms’s report on the Community Cup of 2017.
‘A present from grandpa’ by Tony Wilson
June 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
Tony’s son Jack went through the Hawthorn banner recently with heroes around him…and grandpa. The journey to get there was as worthy as the event and one we think you should check out. [Is the newsletter’s name from a mint commercial ~20 years back? Ed.]
Round 14: Port Adelaide v Sydney: Pressure-packed Power sizzle Swans
June 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The start of the season seems like a distant memory when it comes to Port Adelaide – their win over the Swans was the best of the year according to Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Teams: Lappin up the Tranquilli-ty; Obscure 37s (1980- )
June 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
The second of Rodney Boyd’s Number 37 sides features Mark of the Year winners, Australian Football Hall of Fame Legends and infamous Number 1 draftees.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Final
June 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
Brian Lynch reports of the Super Rugby Pacific final before ruminating on the machinations within Rugby Australia regarding the future of the competition.
Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Winter’s here
June 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Old Dog is multi-tasking on a winter’s night, splitting the firewood and watching the footy replay on his computer. He presents his report of the Queen’s Birthday clash that saw Collingwood record an excellent win over Melbourne.
Almanac WAFL: Round 8 – Sharks Back on Top
June 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
WA correspondent Les Everett summarises the results of Round 8 of the WAFL season and the trajectory of the clubs as we head into the 9th round this weekend.
Almanac Road Trip: Part 5 – Burra to the Flinders Ranges
June 17, 2022 by 6 Comments
Col and Meryl’s road trip ends in Burra and the Flinders Ranges before their return home.
Almanac Footy: The Legend of Gil
June 16, 2022 by 4 Comments
Smokie Dawson recalls the legend of the ‘player’ with the name of Gil Spencer at the Williamstown CY’s U19s nearly forty years ago.
Round 14 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 14 commences from tonight; find out who, where, and when your team is playing this weekend.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: The prognosticator’s nightmare
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal is not a fane of Thursday night footy! After he gets that off his chest he manages to find his winners for the AFL’s Round 14.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review / Round 15 Preview
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke provides his usual in-depth analysis of the Pies’ great win over the Demons – and there’s plenty to be positive about!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 15: An old rivalry and a possible new spoiler.
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A week may be a long time in politics but it can be the same in rugby league. Round 14 threw up a lot of questions about several previously favoured teams. Round 15 might provide a few answers. Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac Footy: What your club needs.
The Old Dog casts his eye over most of the AFL teams to determine the players they need to make them a premiership threat.