Collingwood supporter Jackson Mansell attended the Carlton v Richmond Round 1 match and felt a sense of deja vu as he explains.
1986
March 22, 2022 by 6 Comments
Two stars crossed paths and missed the real show in the sky in Damian Balassone’s tongue in cheek look back at 1986.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Lions roar past Power
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port fan Nick Kossatch analyses a high-pressure match at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Fort on world record pace (briefly) as the Lions fly home.
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
After a quarter of footy, Shane Reid was considering whether Peter Hudson had something to worry about. [Great Maths from the English teacher – Ed] But Mr Darcy Fort fell off the early pace. The Lions, trailing for much of the game, lifted and got home.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A win is the perfect way to start the season and ring in a new week according to Paul McKay who provides the FPS report for the Pies resolute victory over the Saints.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Without Measure’ – Tommy Mallet
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
‘Without Measure’ by Tommy Mallet reflects upon the future and worries about the legacy we leave our children.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2022: Who, where, and when?
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who, when, and where your team is playing Round 2.
Round 1 – Geelong v Essendon: Agony for Dons’ supporters
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
It was a shocker of a weekend for Bomber supporter Rod Oaten; the Bombers lost, Barnsley FC lost, picked 0/9 in the footy tipping but as they say, there is always next week!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
A solid win for the Pies over the Saints first up is good news for Cam Hooke – he previews the first hitout and previews the next clash with the Crows.
Almanac Teams: Players in 31 flavours (1980- )
March 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It might be a tough ask for Rodney Boyd’s Number 31 side to compete, but as long as they hit their talls lace out and the immortal words of their coach fire them up, who knows what could happen?
Almanac Poetry: To Clarissa
March 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In Kevin Densley’s poem today, it’s as clear as the crystal waters of a low tide rock pool: ‘Nudity is a wonderful, natural thing – especially if that nudity belongs to someone else!’
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 5
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
According to Brian the Ruminator, fixturing chaos and spirited contests were the order of the week for Super Rugby Pacific.
Round 1 – GWS v Sydney : The gamble that backfired
March 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Swans finished over the top of GWS to win the opening match of the 2022 season. But was it wise to take their home game to the SCG in search of a big crowd?
Round 1 – Geelong v Essendon: Cat Power bombs the Dons!
March 20, 2022 by 3 Comments
The Cats absolutely smashed the Bombers in their Round 1 clash against the Bombers.
The Furphy Literary Award 2021 – Finalist: New Chester (by Janet Fuller)
March 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
Janet Fuller’s story ‘New Chester’ was a finalist in The Furphy Literary Award in 2021. [Includes information about how to enter the 2022 competition – Ed]
Round 1 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): and his racing tips
March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli completes his tips for the remaining games of Round 1, and he’s cast his eye over the cards for Flemington and Rosehill and picked out a few winners for punters.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: An MCG Minute
March 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Carlton faithful supported long and hard against the Tigers in their Round 1 clash at the MCG, but their support for one player, Sam Docherty, was something special as Shane Thomas writes.
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