Blues fans are up and about and Matt Parker might just be one of their good luck charms in 2022 – he’s been to each of the three wins in person!
Round 3 – Carlton v Hawthorn: Another Grand Final rematch with the closest of margins
April 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 3 Review, Round 4 Preview
April 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
Third time was not the charm for Cam Hooke’s Pies as they gave up a big lead to a rampaging Geelong celebrating their skipper’s milestone. What went right/wrong and how will they fare against West Coast next week?
Round 3 – Collingwood v Geelong (Floreat Pica Society)
April 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Garry Stock takes stock of the first Pies loss of the season after leading Geelong by five goals for the FPS, with a little help from Ziggy and Noee.
Almanac Teams: Thirty-two, buckle my shoe (1980- )
April 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
Number 32 is definitely a midfielder’s playground and bats surprisingly deep in talent for a high number – Rodney Boyd explains his selections.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 7
April 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Double delight for the Blues in back-to-back derbies thanks to pandemic-influenced rescheduling and two of Australia’s top dogs faced off (possibly foreshadowing a clash to come?). Brian the Ruminator gives us the lowdown on Super Rugby Pacific.
Round 3 – Melbourne v Essendon: Promising signs for the Dons
April 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
It was not quite the boilover Col was hoping for but the Bombers were not disgraced in their loss against the Dees.
Round 3 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Dawson puts Power up Shit Creek
April 2, 2022 by 5 Comments
Adelaide came from nowhere to beat Port in a Showdown that will be remembered for Jordan Dawson’s (wobbly) after-the-siren goal.
Almanac Footy: The day 1000 goals needed no security
April 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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.
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