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Round 2 – Richmond v GWS: The charge of the Height Brigade

The Tiges were under some pressure going into Round 2 and John Green had his concerns. Although missing players the Richmond talls did the job.

Round 1 – St Kilda v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)

A win is the perfect way to start the season and ring in a new week according to Paul McKay who provides the FPS report for the Pies resolute victory over the Saints.

Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 4

It’s an occasion worth noting according to Brian the Ruminator – two Australian sides are the only remaining undefeated Super Rugby Pacific clubs after four games…but both will face stern tests in the coming weeks when cross-Tasman clashes kick off.

Almanac Rugby League: NRLW 2021 Round 1 – Broncos set the standard

Ian Hauser reports on the opening round of the 2021 NRLW season where the Brisbane Broncos sent out an ominous warning to the other five teams.

‘The Whitfield Flyer…still an avid sporting fan…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill chats with Ian Gambold, ‘The Whitfield Flyer’, a true servant of local footy and country sport up Wangaratta way.

Almanac Cricket: Tim May

Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood got in touch with former Test cricketer Tim May. The self-effacing offie shares his life before, during and after cricket.

Almanac Cricket: Back to the ‘Bishens’

From the Footy Almanac archives we reprise this cracking cricket story by Dips O’Donnell first published on this day in 2010.

Almanac Rugby: Autumn Nations Series Wrap

The international rugby season has come to an end with overnight matches in the northern hemisphere. Our rugby aficionado, Brian the Ruminator, summarises the Autumn Nations Series.

Almanac Footy: To bye or not to bye – AFL icons have their say

Darren Ray provides a comprehensive and incredibly well-researched discussion on the finals bye, and the impact that a week off has had on past AFL/VFL finals series. (Well worth a read – Eds).

Almanac Reviews: Alberton Hotel, Alberton Oval

It’s a day at the footy for Mickey Randall but before that, a pre-match beer at the Alberton Hotel.

Almanac Books: ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’ – Ashley Mallett

Ashley Mallett tells the wonderful story of Test great Neil Harvey’s illustrious cricket career in the recently released, ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’.

Round 23 – St. Kilda v Fremantle: Saints lock out Dockers in striking performance

No finals this season for Braham Dabscheck’s Saints, but at least they ended it with a bang. He’s now looking forward to next year, and the rapidly approaching women’s season.

Round 21 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: The view from Bangkok (Floreat Pica Society)

Paul McKay corresponds from Thailand for this week’s FPS Report after the Pies were outclassed by the Hawks.

Almanac Memoir: 1955 – through the eyes of a child. Sporting Heroes.

It’s 1955 and six year old Allan Grant is living in Balaclava. This brilliant memoir covers all of his early sporting loves – and is a look into the life of Melbourne at this time. The saints, visits from Arthur Morris, Dad’s brickie mate who plays for North Melbourne, connections to racing and the Stawell Gift, tennis, the Olympics on the horizon and a Grandma who only went out with Brownlow medalists. Fine memoir from Allan.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review and Round 17 Preview

Round 16 was not a good match for the Pies against the Saints. Cam Hooke is confident Collingwood can turn their fortunes around in their Round 17 match against the Tigers as he predicts in his preview.

Round 16 – Gold Coast v Richmond: Ninth again?

Dan Hoban was very confident going in to the Tiges game against the Suns but what he observed has made him think his Tiges are in danger of finishing ninth again.

Almanac (Footy) Art and History: 1904 VFL Grand Final: Fitzroy v Carlton

DJ Williams continues his series of articles combining art and football history. This time he covers the 1904 Grand Final between Fitzroy and Carlton.

Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages

Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.

Round 12 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match report

Bangkok correspondent Paul McKay presents the Floreat Pica Society Match Report of Collingwood’s thrilling Round 12 victory against the Crows.

Almanac Sporting Names: Beer, Onions and Flowers…something’s Amiss…

Sport has always attracted those who are fascinated with names and numbers. Andy Thurlow considers players with names that don’t seem to fit.