Nicholas Kossatch wasn’t sure of Port Adelaide’s ability to win the game against the Eagles from the get go, and Saturday’s result proved him right.
WAFL Round 1: All smiles and Sharks on top
April 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
We’re off and racing in the WAFL and there have been some cracking results, none moreso than South Fremantle’s solid win over West Perth. Les Everett has the details.
Almanac Footy: Five things that made the NTFL Grand Final great
April 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Despite the overwhelming chorus of ‘Footy’s back!’ in recent weeks, footy has of course been back in several guises for many months. One league wrapped up with a thrilling Grand Final for the ages – the NTFL. Jackson Clark gave us five reasons why it was such an outstanding game.
Round 3 – Essendon v St Kilda: Electrifying Essendon’s best win in years
April 5, 2021 by 2 Comments
Against the wall and against all odds, Caspar McLeod’s Bombers pulled a performance for the ages out against St Kilda.
Almanac Teams: Noteworthy Nines (1980- )
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Rodney Boyd rounds the turn into double digits with his team of interesting players to sport the Number 9 guernsey since 1980.
Round 3 – Richmond v Sydney: Bloody Amazing! We’ve just strangled Richmond!
April 4, 2021 by 12 Comments
Jan Courtin was not expecting her Swans to have a win against the Tigers but they did, and is she rapt!
Round 3 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Floreat Pica Society Match report
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Peter Butler presents the Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.
Round 3 – Collingwood v Brisbane: A week like no other for the mighty Lions
April 4, 2021 by 4 Comments
A week is a long time in footy according to Sam Evans and for Brisbane FC that has certainly been so. The after the siren win eases the pain of the past week for Brisbane.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby AU Rd 7/ Aotearoa Rd 6
April 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
Is it too easy to make the finals? Is mediocrity being rewarded. Brian the Ruminator with his observations and thoughts on the round of Super Rugby.
Almanac Life: Another Good Friday in Glenelg
April 4, 2021 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall takes a lazy Good Friday afternoon cruise around town to eventually reach the Broady for a couple of well-earned drinks.
FEARLESS 2021 – Round 2: Spud’s Game. It’s Time to Talk…a great idea. So let’s talk!
April 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 presents his thoughts about the outcomes of all the Round 2 matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 3 Review – Round 4 Preview
April 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In what must have been a devastating loss for Collingwood true believers Cam Hooke reviews the Round 3 match against the Lions, and looks forward for a better outcome with his Round 4 preview against GWS.
Almanac Memoir (and Music): ‘Maybe’ by Split Enz
April 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
This Friday’s piece from KD, although quite brief, covers a great deal of territory, including mid-1970s Sydney, the Opera House, King’s Cross, a family holiday, and an encounter with early Split Enz.
Balcony Banter Round 2: Hawthorn v Richmond
April 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Tiger fans Dave Campbell and Joe De Petro have both written about the Richmond Round 2 win over Hawthorn in this week’s Balcony Banter offerings.
Round 3 – Sal’s Preview – An optical illusion
April 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli offers his thoughts on coach behaviour before moving on to his tips for this week’s AFL and horseracing.
Round 2 – Haiku Bob – life is simple
April 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
Watching the Magpies’ win over Carlton, Haiku Bob had a moment of clarity about a simple rule for a happy life (for Magpie fans).
‘Hawks Honour Centurion Sam’ by KB Hill
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Sam Carpenter’s football career is a classic example of overcoming adversity and defying expectations. KB Hill speaks to Sam as he reaches the 100-game milestone for the Wangaratta Rovers.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 4: The wheat and chaff are settling
April 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Upsets have become almost a regular occurrence in the 2021 NRL season making tipping a bit of a nightmare. Ian Hauser tries to make sense of it all to come up with his picks for Round 4.
Almanac Racing – The mathematics of dish-licker calling
According to Lee Harradine, the world of greyhound racing commentary is due an overhaul…You have 25 seconds to call a race. How wisely are those precious seconds used?