Ian Hauser thinks that the Penrith Panthers are in scary form but still have a few questions to answer. What happened in the NRL last weekend, and what can we expect this time around?
Almanac Rugby League: Sunset at Henson Park
May 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
If every picture tells a story, Glen Dwyer from the Newtown RLFC captured the concept perfectly with a stunning photo from Henson Park last weekend.
Round 10 – Carlton v Hawthorn: There is merit in struggle
May 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
If it takes an ugly struggle to get a win over Hawthorn, then John Butler is all for ugly struggles. And he adds a few thoughts on tribunal matters .
Almanac Travel: Fifteen (happy) notes from our Melbourne weekend
May 26, 2021 by 13 Comments
Mickey Randall packed a lot into a weekend trip to Melbourne.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 18, 1952: Geelong v Richmond – Cats make it ten in a row
May 26, 2021 by 5 Comments
Geelong wrap up top spot for the 1952 finals series, whilst elsewhere John Coleman closes on another ton. Peter Clark’s Geelong’s Record Run continues.
Balcony Banter: What a lovely view
May 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The view from the top was rather delightful for Melbourne fan Lynda Carroll.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 10 Review and Round 11 Preview
May 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Close one for the Collingwood faithful last week was a better effort against the Power reports Cam Hooke in his report of the Round 10 match. He also previews their Round 11 match against Geelong.
Almanac Rugby: Round 2 – Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
May 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Our rugby union correspondent Brian The Ruminator reviews all the Round 2 results of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition played last weekend.
The Beeanly Bugle: Winter at Last
May 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel wraps up his weekly Beeaanly Bugle series as his local basketball team head into their winter season.
Almanac Footy: Hair raiser!
May 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Country footy at its best is reflected in Peter Argent’s words and image.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Sacredly Profane’ – Kevin Densley’s poetry collection
May 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Col Ritchie reviews Kevin Densley’s recent poetry collection ‘Sacredly Profane’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Women Screaming Like Crows’ – Tommy Mallet
May 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sweat, blood and alcohol interact amongst the players of the night as Tommy Mallet’s latest poem tells.
Almanac Rugby – Club Rugby: The Showdown
May 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A very special game of club rugby in Adelaide saw two teams from Adelaide University face off; Blacks and the Sharks. The Sharks might be the new kids on the uni block, but their impact is already historic for members of the LGBTIQ community. Greg Andrew has all the details.
Round 10 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Good Omens lead to Bomber Bliss
May 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s hard to calm the nerves before a clash with a rival who has given the Dons plenty of headaches in recent years, but Casper McLeod’s instincts that the tea leaves were in Essendon’s favour turned out to be correct.
Almanac Book Review: Ken Haley on Ron Reed’s ‘War Games’
May 24, 2021 by 2 Comments
Ron Reed’s recent release ‘War Games’ has been read and thoroughly reviewed by Ken Haley.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: I’m officially a Collingwood tosser! (Floreat Pica Society)
May 24, 2021 by 4 Comments
For the first time since Round 17, 1973, Ramon Dobb was officially invited onto the playing surface of the MCG. Here’s his report for the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Footy History – The Crapp Chronicles Part 9: Crapp Duped! (How Ivo headed west)
May 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The adventures of Ivo Crapp were set to follow the setting sun after the 1905 VFL/AFL Grand Final, but what happened between Melbourne and Western Australia to upset the umpire’s applecart?
Almanac Teams: Cheaper by the dozen (1980- )
May 24, 2021 by 6 Comments
A couple of the players in Rodney Boyd’s more obscure Number 12 side could feel stiff they didn’t make his best team to wear the jumper…but one thing they all have in common is a compelling story.
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