The Div 2 Ainslie footy side is on the improve.
Almanac Soccer: A Super League For Football
April 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck tried to make sense of the Super League of Football yesterday when he wrote this piece. Then things changed overnight. Read his initial thoughts, and add your own.
Seve – Part 6: The Ryder Cup
April 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
Seve at The Ryder Cup, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke in the sixth of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 13, 1952: Geelong v Melbourne – Geelong in full flight
April 21, 2021 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s unbeaten run in 1952-53. Today it’s the Round 13 clash against the Demons at Kardinia Park, with profiles of debutant Harry Herbert and Melbourne’s Stuart Spencer.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby AU Rd 9/Aotearoa Rd 8
April 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator observes a couple of teams playing good rugby, one all too late, the other in serious contention after rolling the title-holders.
The Unsung – Round 5: Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe
April 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fifth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe.
Almanac Soccer: Geelong 1 – 1 Western United
April 20, 2021 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the Geelong v Western United game held at Stead Park.
The Beeaanly Bugle: Back On The L’s
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Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel continues his weekly column about his local basketball team, The Beeaans.
Almanac (and Odd Friday) Lunch – Friday, April 23: Ron Reed
April 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
The next Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch is on the 23rd April. It will feature veteran sports journo Ron Reed. Ron will be discussing his latest book, War Games, as well as yarns from his long career.
Almanac Poetry: Forget the Metaphor
April 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In this Tuesday’s poem, Kevin Densley points out the basic ‘error’ in Aesop’s famous fable involving the tortoise and the hare.
Almanac Local (Junior) Footy: Debuting for South Colac
April 20, 2021 by 30 Comments
Gavin Reynolds made his debut for South Colac on the weekend, a footy club which has a very special place in the heart of the Reynolds family thanks to Gavin’s great grandfather, Kelvin. Gavin’s proud dad, Luke, reports. [What life’s all about – JTH]
Almanac (Club) Rugger: A day at the rugby in Adelaide
April 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
Greg Andrew grew up in country South Australia where there ain’t much rugger. But he has always been intrigued by the code and finds himself at a third grade match in Adelaide (Onkaparinga v Old Collegians) where the rugby is fair dinkum (but one-sided) and the barbecue is outstanding.
Almanac Teams: Imperfect tens (1980- )
April 19, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd considers some of the more obscure VFL/AFL players to have worn the Number 10 jumper over the last 40 years, including one of the more controversial players in recent memory.
Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: An impressive Port show dims Carlton’s hopes
April 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch was hoping to see Port Adelaide, and specifically Robbie Gray, dominate the Blues once again. He got his way, as Gray and a raft of other young Power players ran riot on the MCG.
AFLW Grand Final – Adelaide v Brisbane: The good, the bad and the verdict?
April 19, 2021 by 3 Comments
Our international cricket correspondent Citrus Bob Utber ventured into the unknown on Saturday when he attended the AFLW Grand Final in Adelaide sans binoculars. He got to watch an intriguing Grand Final, with an upset he enjoyed.
Round 4 – Haiku Bob: The slide
April 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob paints a vivid picture of his Pies, in the midst of fighting a slow start to the season.
Almanac Life: Claire’s wedding speech, to me
April 18, 2021 by 6 Comments
Last week we read Mickey Randall’s lovely speech to his wife Claire, from their wedding day. Now, we get to see what Claire said to return the favour.
Round 5 – Brisbane v Essendon: A wet and dismal night in Brisbane for the Dons
April 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rod Oaten was shocked to turn on his TV and see a waterlogged Gabba awaiting his Dons. It didn’t get much better, as he was left dispirited by Essendon’s performance against the firing Lions.
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