IT was as if nobody really noticed when Doug Wade became the first of the modern-day goalkickers to reach four figures, writes RON REED
Round 2 – Haiku Bob: armchair ride
April 1, 2022 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob reflects on some special moments from Round 2.
The Fearon Reserve: Our Field of Dreams
April 1, 2022 by 5 Comments
The new VAFA season commences tomorrow and, in B Grade, Williamstown CYMS take on Old Carey at the Fearon Reserve. Smokie tries to explain what “The Fez” means to CY’s people.
Almanac Footy: Season 40 for the Old Dog!
April 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Not too many footballers can say they are pulling the guernsey on for season 40, the Old Dog can! [Congratulations and well done Old Dog, you’re an inspiration to us all!]
‘The agony and ecstasy of a Grand Final…” by KB Hill
April 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It may well be April Fool’s Day but there’s no joke about KB Hill’s coverage of the WDCA Grand Final last weekend.
Round 2 – Richmond v GWS: Life in the Box
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Matt Harvey had a wonderful day at the ‘G in a corporate box watching the Tigers defeat the Giants.
Round 3 – Sal’s Preview: Time for some hero worship
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In the way that only Sal can express it, here’s his take on this weekend’s Round 3 and the pick of the races.
Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton
March 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
It has been a decade since Carlton got off to such a good start to the season. Although hesitant to suggest that ‘they’re coming’, Peter Fuller sees a number of hopeful signs for Blues’ fans.
The Great 2022 Free Rail Travel Challenge: Part 1 – the Bairnsdale Cup
March 31, 2022 by 8 Comments
Roger Lowrey is always up for a challenge. What is the maximum number of kilometres possible for travel in one year under the Victorian Seniors’ free train travel program? Roger begins his pursuit of an answer with a trip to the Bairnsdale Cup.
Almanac Book Review – ‘The Boy from Birdum’: Bill Dempsey’s magnificent story of humility
March 31, 2022 by 3 Comments
He may not be well known outside Western Australia or the Northern Territory but Bill Dempsey was a prominent Indigenous footballer in the 1960s and a strong contributor to Indigenous affairs after he retired from the game. Dennis Gedling reviews Dempsey’s story, ‘The Boy from Birdum’.
Round 2 – There was a man named Lance
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
To reflect on Round 2
TroyBOP chalked his cue
and the games in verse took us through.
Almanac Rugby League – NRLW Semi-Finals and NRL Round 4: Grand Final spots up for grabs in the NRLW
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2021 NRLW finals begin this weekend with Grand Final spots on offer for the winners. Meanwhile the NRL season is throwing up a few pleasant surprises. Our rugby league man, Ian Hauser, casts his eye over the state of play.
‘Cricket Finals produce heroics…’ by KB Hill
March 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill previews the WDCA grand final between the Hawks and the Magpies. He finds himself thinking back to the 2001/2 season when the two teams met in a thriller for the title.
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: They Said It – Or Did The Data Say It?
March 30, 2022 by 1 Comment
Statistics do not always tell the full story, as Anne Cahill Lambert explains in describing the Hawks (surprise?) win over Port
Round 3 – Preview: Essendon v Melbourne – A boilover?
March 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Pards is still confident tipping the Bombers, perhaps this is the round of the boilover!
Almanac Cricket: Pulling on the pads, for the first time in thirty years – what a blast!
March 30, 2022 by 5 Comments
Kieran Dempsey retired from competitive club cricket thirty years ago. When he was called on to fill a spot in his son’s side he enjoyed himself so much he played the whole season.
Round 3 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
March 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 3 of the AFL season 2022 is already upon us with some interesting results to date so far. Check out who, where , and when your team is playing this week.
Round 2 – Richmond v GWS: The charge of the Height Brigade
March 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Tiges were under some pressure going into Round 2 and John Green had his concerns. Although missing players the Richmond talls did the job.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society match report
March 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents the match report on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society of Collingwood’s convincing win over Adelaide.
Almanac Tennis: Game, Set and Match to Martina
March 29, 2022 by 12 Comments
Martina Navratilova is a true champion – both on and off court. Smokie tells of his Twitter exchange with Martina, and the gift he received from her in the post.
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