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.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Theory v Practice (Floreat Pica Society)
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
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
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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
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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.
Almanac Basketball: Loud Liz is a big loss in only one way
May 13, 2022 by 7 Comments
SHE should be a hoops hero but the Opals’ best player has well and truly worn out her welcome, writes RON REED.
Almanac WAFL: Gap? What gap
May 13, 2022 by 3 Comments
WA correspondent Les Everett presents his report of the WAFL Round 4 matches.
Almanac Life: 13 Passengers
May 13, 2022 by 8 Comments
Smokie recalls the time he crammed himself and thirteen passengers into his EH Holden wagon. [Not sure he had much say in it – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 10: Go figure!
May 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
A degree of uncertainty seems to be insinuating its way into the competition and I’m all for it, even if it makes tipping a bit of a nightmare! In Round 8 the Eels looked very ordinary against the Cowboys; in Round 9 they turned it around and toppled ladder leaders Penrith. Similarly, [Read more]
Round 9 – Pards’ Preview: Essendon v Sydney
May 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
Pards previews Essendon’s Round 9 match against the Swans. Although he has terrible memories of the Bombers 1 point loss to the Swans in the 1996 preliminary final, he doesn’t mind them. After all they gave Essendon the Danihers! Bombers to win in a nail biter predicts Pards.
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