Round 7 looks to be a cracking round of matches with many teams desperate for a win to stay in the race for the finals. Sal has selected his tips for this week.
Almanac Footy: James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen – A profile by Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood
April 29, 2022 by 27 Comments
Here is the latest profile from Rulebook featuring former Richmond and Adelaide Crows player, James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen.
Almanac Life: That escalated quickly
April 29, 2022 by 24 Comments
Noel McPhee shares his moving account of his journey since diagnosed with testicular cancer and the importance of his faith in his recovery.
Almanac Poetry: 2022 Stella Prize winner – Evelyn Araluen
April 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Evelyn Araluen was yesterday (28 April) announced the 2022 Stella Prize winner for her poetry collection ‘Dropbear’.
Round 6 – There was an old coach named Ken
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The Round 6 review of matches is presented in limerick form by the very clever Troy BOP.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: ANZAC Day at the ‘G
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Like many Bomber supporters, Rod Oaten made his way to the MCG for the ANZAC Day clash between the Bombers and the Pies hoping for a win.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 6 – Stand! Yes, Stand! Whilst watching footy, I’ve heard it more than at an REM concert.
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 presents his thoughts about the results of the Round 6 matches.
Preview – Essendon v Footscray: Saturday 2PM (VFLW) & Sunday 3:20PM (AFLM)
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In looking ahead to the weekend, Michael “Pards” Pardy extols the virtues of his new favourites, the Essendon VFLW team.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 8: We needed that!
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Thanks to a couple of upsets, there’s a little more hope for some NRL fans. But will normal services be resumed this weekend? Ian Hauser ponders the possibilities.
‘The Collector…’ by KB Hill
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches top with Ray Humphreys, sports memorabilia collector extraordinaire!
Almanac Soccer: Recap – South Hold on For Top Spot, Just Barely
April 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke reports on South Melbourne’s latest journey as they continue to battle for top spot on the ladder. Find out how South Melbourne managed to clinch a last gasp winner on ANZAC day away to Altona Magic!
AusPol101: University students are a key demographic, so why is the current election campaign overlooking them?
April 27, 2022 by 4 Comments
Grace Mackenzie wonders why the economics of tertiary education has not been a central issue (yet) in the election campaign.
WAFL Round 2: Well, that was interesting!
April 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett gives us the run-down from Round 2 in the WAFL.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 2
April 27, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark continues his wonderful footy series ‘A Season in the Country – 1975 Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ with Episode 2 this week which includes a profile of Ararat’s Wilf Dickeson.
Almanac Footy History: Len Thomas, South Melbourne: ‘A chip off the old block’
April 27, 2022 by 5 Comments
Roger Spaull documents in depth the story of father and son South Melbourne greats Len and Bill Thomas and their connection to service in the armed forces for this ANZAC Day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review Round 6 and Preview Round 7
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Good win for the Pies against the Dons as reviewed by Cam Hooke. Cam also previews Collingwood’s Round 7 match against the Gold Coast.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: Umpire Dissent
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
There has been a lot of comment about umpire dissent of late, here’s one from Rhys Howells in verse.
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