Frank Costa was Geelong through and through, the driving force behind the Geelong Football Club becoming the on-field powerhouse it has been in recent times. Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa’s passing with a fitting tribute that was recently published in The Age.
Round 9 – Sal’s preview: Another great round of footy
May 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has cast his experienced eye over the form and has made his predictions for the Round 9 matches this weekend.
WAFL: Round 7 – Contrasts and comebacks Schoenfield, Schloithe and Schlensog
May 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Les Everett reports from Western Australia with the latest news and results from Round 7 in the WAFL.
Keith Thomas: Redlegs champion
May 14, 2021 by 39 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is back! After a long absence, by his standards, Malcolm Ashwood returns to the Almanac with a profile of Keith Thomas, a member of the Norwood ‘Team of the Century’.
Almanac (Football) Humour: The Artist from Port Adelaide
May 13, 2021 by 4 Comments
Footballers’ nicknames aren’t as interesting and colourful as they used to be, KD laments. In a creative mood, he invents a new one for a Port Adelaide player, as an example of the way ahead.
Balcony Banter – Soaring high for a while
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Tiger fan Dave Campbell feared that Shai Bolton’s screamer might be the highlight of the night. He wasn’t wrong. He shared his thoughts on the MCC Members’ blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
A Hoppy Trinity of Outback Pubs
May 13, 2021 by 4 Comments
Claire and Mickey continue their honeymoon meander through regional South Australia, enjoying the array of wide experiences on offer at three local pubs.
Round 8 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: When you risk becoming the problem…
May 13, 2021 by 5 Comments
Yes, the last quarter was grim. But John Butler has found much of what followed in the days since the game equally frustrating.
Bruny Island oyster grower loves a furphy
May 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Self-confessed ‘frustrated writer’ Lee Macefield entered the Furphy Literary Award competition and his story was chosen for the Anthology. He was interviewed for the ABC’s ‘Tasmanian Country Hour’.
Tongue in cheek?
May 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rick Trewavas, perhaps with tongue in cheek, gets creative on how to resolve questionable on-field physicality (ie, ‘the biff’).
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 10: Magic Round at Suncorp!
May 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s the NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane this weekend. Rugby league editor Ian Hauser can’t see anyone pulling a rabbit out of the hat to spring a surprise – he’s gone with the favourites all the way.
Balcony Banter: ‘Crimmo’ – the ‘real’ hard way
May 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
In a recent post on the MCC blog ‘Balcony Banter’ Grant Fraser explained the centrality of Peter Crimmins to all that is great about the Hawks.
Book Review – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996 by William Westerman
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Craig Horne reviews William Westerman’s book, Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996.
Book Extract – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another extract from William Westerman’s book, ‘Merger: the Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’. Was this day the worst of a very grim season?
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 16, 1952: Cats race away from Gorillas
May 12, 2021 by 4 Comments
With finals a month away, Geelong faced a red hot Fitzroy team at Kardinia Park. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s amazing unbeaten run through 1952-53 continues.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 review, Round 9 preview
May 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life perspective on the victory over North Melbourne, then he looks to the Pies’ prospects against Sydney.
Round 9 – AFL fixture 2021: Details for matches this round
May 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 9 match details of who, where, and when your favourite team is playing.
Round 8 – GWS v Essendon: Besotted with Baby Bombers
May 11, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sam Laffy is besotted with the current batch of ‘Baby Bombers’. Although the results may not be on the board the future looks bright for the Bombers as he reports.
Round 8 – Richmond v Geelong: Poleaxed
May 11, 2021 by 15 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s Covid-19 vaccination spoiled his pizza and shiraz, and bed was a welcome relief. There, in his post-vaccination haze, watching the Cats great victory over the Tigers eased his pain. Get vaccinated says Dips, it’s better than the real thing!
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