AFL Fans Association thank Gillon McLachlan for his service as AFL CEO on the announcement of his retirement from the position at the end of the 2022 season.
AFL Fans Association: AFLA thanks Gillon McLachlan for his service as AFL CEO
April 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 – Collingwood v West Coast (Floreat Pica Society)
April 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt takes over the FPS controls this week, unfortunately for a Pies loss – but his account is entertaining none-the-less!
Almanac Poetry: Bruce Dawe’s ‘Figgy: A portrait’ (For Kaye Liset)
April 11, 2022 by 7 Comments
John Harms’s old school mate Kaye Liset became good friends with Bruce and Liz Dawe in a somewhat novel way. Bruce wrote a poem about her dog.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v St. Kilda: Saints outfly the Hawks in a scintillating display at the ‘G’
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A total performance (well, almost…) from Braham Dabscheck’s Saints over the Hawks. Plenty to be happy about, Sainters!
Almanac Poetry: Chad Morgan, the Sheik of Scrubby Creek
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley deals with Australian country music legend Chad Morgan (Kevin stresses that the particular incidents mentioned in connection with the great man are ‘fictional’)
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview
April 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
A somewhat shock result saw the Pies go down to the under-strength Eagles – Cam Hooke has his spin on the game and a quick turnaround for a clash with the second-placed Lions in Brisbane.
Round 5 – Who, when, and where?
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where , and when your team is playing in Round 5
Almanac Teams: Dirty debut, 32 (1980- )
April 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
Rodney Boyd takes another dip into Number 32, this time with perhaps a little less ability and class, but plenty of interesting characters – like the club nomad who only made relatively few appearances on the big stage, but managed to snag two flags in a week.
Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2021 Grand Final: Roosters extinguish Dragons
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser reviews the 2021 NRLW Grand Final, an entertaining, high standard match which saw the Sydney Roosters overcome the pre-game favourites, the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 8
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
All the latest Super Rugby Pacific highlights from Brian the Ruminator, including the Blues on a tear and a somewhat lucky Rebels side.
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Melbourne: Wall-paper cracks become Grand Canyon chasms
April 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
Port coach Ken HInkley may still be optimistic but he’s not convincing Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Golf: Oakey Golf Club – a story of country golfing
April 9, 2022 by 15 Comments
Today, October 19, 2015 is the 40th anniversary of John Harms’s hole-in-one. We re-visit the story of the course where it happened, and of the event. [Forty years! Really – JTH] [This story was first published in 2015 – Ed]
Almanac Sport: Not too much but enuff
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It was a busy weekend for WA correspondent Les Everett watching football and cricket as his report suggests.
Almanac Footy: Captain Gawn leading to the Max
April 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
A vintage performance is a reminder that there is no better leader or ruckman in the AFL, writes RON REED.
Almanac Music: Australian Country Music
April 8, 2022 by 10 Comments
In this Friday’s post, KD looks at Australian country music, especially the kind of songs his father listened to when he was a kid.
Round 4 – Sal’s Preview: Why don’t my people talk to your people?
April 7, 2022 by 2 Comments
What would the Almanac week be like without Sal’s preview of the weekend’s footy fixtures and his tips for the punters out there?
Balcony Banter: Winning Ways
April 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC library worker and researcher Lynda Carroll enjoyed the Melbourne Demons’ double-barrelled success at the ‘G’ last weekend.
Round 4 – Essendon v Adelaide: Shades of the past give hope
April 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Michael Pardy saw something in the Bombers last weekend that took him back to the era of Matthew Lloyd. Perhaps success is not far away.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 5: How far Penrith?
April 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Is the 2022 NRL season already a case of ‘how far Penrith’? Ian Hauser assesses the state of the competition a month into the season.
Gary Ablett Snr: From the other side
April 7, 2022 by 6 Comments
Tiger fan Ian Lewis harks back to the day in 1989 when he and his fellow Richmond supporters barracked against their own player as Gary Ablett Snr threatened to kick 20 goals against the hapless Richmond.
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