Roy Hay continues his excellent coverage of events from the Tokyo Olympics, today the women’s soccer.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Gold medal settled on penalties as Canada wins and Trump fumes
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Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Matildas’ fighting finish comes up short
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The Matildas trailed for much of their bronze medal play-off game against the United States but never chucked it in. Roy Hay reports.
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: Another week, another lockdown!
August 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s thoughts and tips are in for a make or break Round 21 for teams fighting for the Final Eight.
Almanac Footy: 140 Years of Footy at the SCG – First Intercolonial Game
August 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Rod Gillett reminds footy fans that 140 years ago today the first intercolonial football match was played between NSW and Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Almanac (Cartoon) Life: Covid conundrums
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Yesterday she nailed the travails of Saints’ supporters; today it’s a series of reflection of Covid in the spotlight. Again, no words needed.
Almanac Music: Favourite Songs of the Half-Remembered Kind
August 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Do you have songs you really like but, for an extended period of time, can only partially remember them? In this Friday’s post, KD asks Almanackers this question, and puts forward an example of his own.
Almanac Book Reviews – William Westerman’s ‘Merger’ by Jamie Simmons
August 6, 2021 by 6 Comments
Jamie Simmons read William Westerman’s recent release ‘Merger’ on the events of 1996 between Fitzroy and Brisbane and here shares his thoughts.
Almanac Olympics – Track and Field: Why history said it was a big ask for Bol
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Ron Reed looks back over Olympic Games history to put into context the achievements of Australia’s latest sporting sensation, Peter Bol.
Almanac Music – More of Vanilla Fudge: ‘Eleanor Rigby’
August 5, 2021 by 4 Comments
Following on from Col Ritchie’s earlier post on Vanilla Fudge, his fellow fan Ian Hauser offers a few more thoughts about the band’s eponymous 1967 album.
Round 20 – St Kilda v Carlton: There goes another season and the hot air of expectation
August 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
Yvette Wroby knew her Saints were in trouble when they were favourites against the self-deprecating Blues and their supporters….Saints by a million they said!
Round 21 – AFL Fixture: Who is your team playing this round?
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The Round 21 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information in the event of re-scheduling.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 21: Tight at the top
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This weekend’s NRL Round 21 looks like it will shape the top four and go some way to sorting out the 5-way battle for the last two finals spots. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on another good round in prospect.
Almanac Olympics – Boxing: Hit-man Harry making rare history
August 4, 2021 by 5 Comments
Harry Garside boxed his way to a guaranteed medal on Tuesday night, becoming the first Australian boxer to medal at the Olympics since 1988. Ron Reed shares his insights.
Footy
August 4, 2021 by 9 Comments
Old Dog on his footy club and football people. [A simple observation – which says it all. JTH]
Almanac (Local) Footy: Ainslie Women’s Division 2 – Round 6
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Declan Kerlett provides a report on the ANU Griffins’ latest win
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 7, 1953: Melbourne v Geelong – Demons’ pace tests Cats
August 4, 2021 by 6 Comments
Steely defence and a wasteful opposition aided Geelong in defeating a pacey Melbourne at the MCG to continue thier run of victories. Peter Clark’s Geelong’s Record Run series continues.
Almanac Life: More Things I Like
August 3, 2021 by 11 Comments
Mickey Randall has come up with another intriguing list of his favourite and important things in life.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Australia has another chance of a medal, but Sweden is bound for the final
August 3, 2021 by 4 Comments
Roy Hay continues his reports of the Matildas’ games during the Olympics, this time they came up short in their match against Sweden.
Round 20 – Essendon v Sydney: You have to love these Bloods!
August 3, 2021 by 3 Comments
It was another classic encounter between the Swans and the Bombers but it was a smiling Jan Courtin at the end of the match as her Swans hung on to win by seven points.
Round 20 – Fremantle v Richmond: All roads lead to Rome
August 3, 2021 by 5 Comments
Like all great empires, their reign eventually ends, and sadly for Richmond, their dominance of the past years is beginning to fade according to John Green.
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