This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley illustrates that, tragically, lightning can strike twice in the same place.
Finals Week 2 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs: Observations
September 6, 2021 by 2 Comments
Hayden Kelly watches some quality footy in the semi-final between his beloved Dogs and the Lions and makes these astute observations.
Almanac Rugby: Bledisloe in the Perth sunshine
September 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s another clean sweep for the All Blacks defeating the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup played in Perth as Brian The Ruminator reports.
Almanac Life: Footy and Fortune.
September 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
Breakfast in bed, thoughts about the footy, and reading ‘Botany Bay and the First Fleet’ are all part of Fathers’ Day for Dips O’Donnell.
Almanac Footy: Doggies book a prelim date with Port as Yeppoon Swans register a seventh straight flag
September 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch updates readers on the fortunes of the Yeppoon Swans and BITS Saints, and he reviews the Bulldogs point win over the Lions in their Semi Final match.
Almanac Footy: Grand Finals
September 5, 2021 by 10 Comments
Old Dog is absolutely rapt for one of his old clubs Lilydale FC in Tasmania with their Grand Final victory as he celebrates in spirit with them. He also reflects on another former club defeated in their finals bid and feels their gut wrenching experience of loss.
FEARLESS 2021 – Review Round 23: If the AFL wants to make a statement on racism…
September 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 is catching up with his match reviews and presents his thoughts about the Round 23 games.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Neil Harvey – The Last Invincible’
September 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roger Lowrey reviews Ashley Mallett’s wonderful account of a great Australian cricketer, ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’.
Balcony Banter: My Favourite Final – 2009
September 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou recalls the experience of her first Grand Final in 2009 in her story published in ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Baseball: Strike out – Major League Baseball takes a hit from COVID-19
September 4, 2021 by 3 Comments
Lindsay Smelt discusses the effect of Covid-19 on Major League Baseball in the USA.
Almanac Footy: Why we’re missing the mighty MCG
September 3, 2021 by 3 Comments
There are bigger tragedies in life at the moment but being locked out of the MCG indefinitely is making Ron Reed distinctly unhappy.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: Toby or not Toby! (and some racing tips)
September 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli provides some thoughts about the Toby Greene suspension, who he thinks wins in Week 2 of the Finals, and his fancies for the races this weekend.
Almanac Footy: The Perth Cats 30th Anniversary All-Time 1991-2021 Team
September 3, 2021 by 6 Comments
The Perth Cats Supporters Group is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, it has announced its greatest team of the 1991-2021 era.
Almanac Rugby League: NRLW season postponed until 2022
September 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The NRL has announced that the 2021 NRLW season has been postponed until 2022. Read the details here.
Attention Collingwood amateur historians
September 2, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rick is having trouble counting how many coaches Collingwood has had. Can you help him out?
Almanac (Footy) History: The 25th anniversary of the Roys’ sunset in the west
September 2, 2021 by 3 Comments
Yesterday (Sep 1) was the 25th anniversary of Fitzroy’s last game in the VFL/AFL. This extract from William Westerman’s book Merger looks back on the curtain call of an event that some consider one of the most significant in the history of the VFL/AFL: Fitzroy’s clash with Fremantle and the end of their time in the League.
Winning in Wyche – Part 4: Shaking up the finals
September 2, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell continues his series on the Wycheproof Under 16s of 1969 with this account of the Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – Sister Act: A schoolboy’s tale
September 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
Michael Croke revisits his teenage years to recall his first experience of live Sydney First Grade rugby league – in the company of a nun!
Balcony Banter: Defining moments
September 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Dave Campbell recalled a series of memorable matches involving his Tigers as he streamed their recent drawn clash with Hawthorn. He recorded his thoughts for the MCC Members blog Balcony Banter.
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