Sal came away from the Norm Smith Oration with his spirits lifted by the speakers, Sarah Jones and Nathan Jones. Today he has the good oil for this weekend’s AFL Round 12.
Round 11 – Haiku Bob: bits of space
June 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob always has a unique take on the game. The Collingwood v Carlton clash caused contrasting emotions before the winner (and the child in Bob) emerged.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Home brewing and footy
June 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
During the cold and dark period of Winter 2020 as lockdowns swept through the nation, Peter Clark added a twist to his home brewery. Find out what kept him busy using inspiration and creativity while he produced one bottle at a time that has its own unique significance and a story to tell in the world of AFL.
Round 11 – Like playing the Romans in Rome
June 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
TroyBOP watched TV
and there he did see
the boys from Sin City
get away with the kitty!
Balcony Banter: Lynda Carroll soaks up match days at the ‘G’
June 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll writes regularly for the MCC Members Blog, ‘Balcony Banter’. Today we share two of her recent accounts of match days where her beloved Demons took on Hawthorn and St Kilda on consecutive weekends.
Almanac Book Review: Athletes and Near Death Experiences – The Case of Triathlete Emma Carney
June 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Braham Dabscheck summarises Emma Carney’s experiences of hardship, politics, injuries, mental and physical abuse. Highlighting what it took for her to reach the elite level of a Triathlete throughout the 90’s. Her story as Dabschek reviews, uncovers the incompetence and inadequate support for athletes such as Emma Carney that nearly cost her life, signifying the much needed attention for change in management structure and policies for future Australian athletes to not have to endure the experience Carney had suffered throughout her career.
FEARLESS 2022 – Round 9: Not wild about Harry…
June 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS lives up to his name with his take on the Heretier/Buckley/Collingwood imbroglio before reviewing Round 9 of the AFL season.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 13: Waiting for State of Origin next week.
June 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
With State of Origin just around the corner, Round 13 of the NRL features just four matches. Ian Hauser checks out the Origin squads and picks his winners for this week.
‘A Trio of Magpie Medallists…’ by KB Hill
June 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts the careers of three Wangaratta Magpies Medallists, Tim Lowe, Ray Preston and Lance Oswald.
AusPol101: Does a Labor Government indicate a brighter future for young people?
June 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
Now the dust is settled after the Federal Election and the horizon beyond with a Labor government, Grace shares her take on what is to come with Anthony Albanese in charge and the critique she gives for the policies the Labor government intend to introduce.
Round 12 – AFL Footy Fixture
June 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 12 marks midway through season 2022. Check out who, where, and when your team is playing, or if it’s their bye.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Carlton: An unintentional parallel
June 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
Jackson Mansell captures the history, the rivalry, the tension and the importance of the clash between the olde enemies, Collingwood and Carlton as he is reminded of another great sporting moment.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 7
June 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Peter Clark examines the Match of the Day between Lockhart and Wagga, and highlights the exploits of Lockhart’s Jeff Nimmo in Episode 7 of his fabulous series, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’.
Almanac Soccer: Book Review – Socceroos: 100 Years of Camaraderie and Courage
June 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay gives his take on the Socceroo’s book consisting of never before seen photographs, reminiscing moments of Ange Postecoglou’s legacy in Australia and our history with New Zealand over the years.
Round 11 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: A day in the life!
May 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Allan Grants heads to Docklands for a garden-variety day at the footy, which ends up having its special moments.
Round 11 – Sydney v Richmond: Return to Sin City
May 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
John Green and his wife head to Sydney for a weekend of footy and taking in the sights. It’s a tight (and controversial) game.
Almanac WAFL Footy: Sharks dismiss Lions at the WACA
May 31, 2022 by 2 Comments
Les Everett was out and about on the weekend to take in several WAFL Round 6 matches.
Almanac Poetry: Winter train to Balaclava
May 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Pards is up to his tricks to find out where to buy a balaclava in Balaclava!
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