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Gather Round 5 – Sal’s Preview: It’s not a Party, it’s a Gathering

The inaugural Gather Round has Sal remembering days of yore but looking forward to a weekend in Adelaide and surrounds while keeping an eye on the last weekend of The Championships trackside.

Round 4 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): Dissension in the ranks

Sal returns with his take on the rest of the AFL’s Round 4 as well as the major races at Royal Randwick.

Round 4 – Sal’s Preview (Part 1): Dissension in the Ranks

In this week’s early preview, Sal reflects on the thorny issue of dissension and its many dimensions.

Round 3 – Sal’s Preview: It’s a high powered weekend

Collingwood just want to have fun, according to resident tipster Sal. Imagine that – footy played for fun! Read more from Sal here.

Round 2 – Sal’s Preview: Bumping in early

Sal finds it hard to understand the classification of bumps. He’s not the only one!

Round 1 – Sal’s Preview: Just for openers

Sal is back to give us the good oil as the new AFLM season gets underway tonight. Get his footy and track tips here!

Almanac Footy (Proposal) – Where to build the Tassie AFL ground: the Canberra solution

Doug Long has solved the problem regarding the possible location of an AFL ground in Tasmania by looking to historical precedent. How did we miss it?

Almanac Cinema: Why I love ‘When Harry Met Sally’

‘When Harry Met Sally’ is a movie much loved by Mickey Randall as he explains why.

Sal’s Racing Preview: Final Day Preview – And so long for 2022!

As the Spring Racing Carnival comes to a conclusion, Sal Ciardulli has made his final predictions for the year with his tips for Flemington tomorrow.

‘A salute to J.A., the sporting showman…” by KB Hill

KB Hill recalls the distinguished career of Wangaratta-born John Brady, a larger than life character who captained North Melbourne for several years before seeing his playing days out in country footy.

Sal’s Racing Preview: The Melbourne Cup – Is it one for the Girls?

The Melbourne Cup is here and Sal Ciardulli has made his tips for the big race.

Sal’s Preview: Derby Day, and Vale to a Local Legend

To help select a winner on Derby Day, Sal Ciardulli has made his predictions for this great day of racing.

Sal’s Racing Preview: Cox Plate Preview – Quaddie Update

After events at Moonee Valley last night, Sal Ciardulli has updated his quaddie picks.

Sal’s Racing Preview: Cox Plate Preview – It’s On for Young and Old – and especially the young

Sal Ciardulli casts his punting eye over the form for the Cox Plate and other races this weekend and presents his tips.

Sal’s Caulfield Cup Day Preview (with a few comments on the AFL trade period thrown in)

Sal Ciardulli likes Benaud in the Caulfield Cup and Nature Strip in The Everest. I couldn’t help but notice his story is precisely 1111 words long. Is there something in that?

The Blanchetown Hotel: A pea and corn salad celebration

Mickey Randall takes on another old pub filled with character – and a failsafe salad option that takes its hues from the Australian sporting colours.

Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: Caulfield Guineas Day

Sal Ciardulli has his eye in for Caulfield Guineas Day as the Melbourne Spring Carnival gets into full swing.

Sal’s Racing Preview: Turnbull Stakes and Epsom Day

Sal Ciardulli has kept an eye on the races throughout the footy finals and has been studying the form. He acknowledges the Cats premiership while Vowing and Declaring a few winners for Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington and Epsom Day at Randwick.

Grand Final: Sal’s Preview (and some racing tips)

Sal is hoping to have a celebratory ale with his Swans mate this weekend. Read his analysis of the Grand Final and check out his racing tips.

Finals Week 2: Sal’s preview

Sal looks at this weekend’s AFL semi-finals and is warming up with a few Spring selections.