KB Hill recounts the thrilling finish to the recent Wang Rovers v Yarrawonga Pigeons clash in the Ovens and Murray League.
Round 10 – AFL Footy Fixture
May 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in the Round 10 Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
AusPol101: Who are the young ones voting for in this election?
May 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Grace Mackenzie is counting the hours. She’s been surveying the young ones, and thinking through the analysis, and has a few things to say about what might happen in the federal election.
A Beautiful Waste – The David McComb Story
May 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews the latest documentary coming to Australian and global independent cinemas: Love in Bright Landscapes – The story of David McComb and The The Triffids. A band that sits close to his heart, reminiscing the times during his life in WA growing up listening to them and the cultural impact they have left on his generation.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 5
May 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark’s engrossing review of country footy during 1975 continues with Episode 5 of, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’.
Round 10 – Pards’ Preview: Richmond v Essendon – Dreamtime Match, Where Dreams May Come True
May 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
Pards still maintains his confidence in the Bombers but is disappointed by the attitude of some of the supporters of the club.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Theory v Practice (Floreat Pica Society)
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
After watching the Pies have a ‘shocker’ against the Bulldogs, Shane Cashman has some theories about why Collingwood are where they are and what could click to make the future brighter for the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Soccer: NPL Round 13 Recap – Pandemonium on Friday the 13th
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke Radziminski had some early bad vibes due to superstitions around the date, but to his great joy and slight surprise, South Melbourne pulled off one of the most stunning comebacks in recent football history over Avondale. [Contains minor strong language – Ed.]
Almanac Book Extract: Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this excerpt from Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’, it’s the last training before the Grand Final, and something is going on…
Almanac Teams: The Horse and the Frog, Best of 35 (1980- )
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
We’re halfway to Number 70 (will we get that far? Who knows!) in Rodney Boyd’s best of sides since 1980. Today’s team is all about a sextet of absolute stars in any era, with a few handy cameos thrown in.
Almanac Poetry: Bushranger Jimmy Governor
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Today’s poem from Kevin Densley focuses upon Jimmy Governor, whose execution in 1901 was one of the key markers of the end of Australia’s bushranging era. [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following contains images of person who has died.]
Almanac Footy: The Kings of the Wings
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne’s Ed Langdon and Andrew Bradshaw have demonstrated how exciting the wing position can be in footy. For Ian Wilson it also reminded him of some of the greats from the past.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 13
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
It was another poor weekend for the Australian teams in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, as Brian the Ruminator reports.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review/Round 10 Preview
May 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Disappointing loss by the Pies in their Round 9 clash against the Bulldogs hopefully will see Collingwood redeem themselves against Freo in Round 10 reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life.
Round 9 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Port’s forwards stand tall in Roo-molition
May 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide power their way over the hapless Roos with a convincing win in their Round 9 match.
Round 9 – St. Kilda v Geelong: Saints puurfect against the Cats
May 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck’s Saints suffered a couple of injuries and took a while to find their mojo against Geelong but, once they did, there was only going to be one winner.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Footscray: Aaron Naughton is Stevie Winwood
May 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
So many footballers have the looks and characteristics of other people observes Old Dog as he presents his thoughts on the Bulldogs excellent win over the Magpies.
Round 9 – Sal’s Preview: A few more protocols
May 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has perused the form and stats and made his informed tips for the Round 9 matches.
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