FEARLESS 2021 presents his thoughts about the outcomes of all the Round 2 matches.
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
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 (Photography) Books: ‘Waiting Under Southern Skies’ by Colin Abbott
March 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Colin Abbott has observed life in Australia from behind his camera for over half a century. An album of his photographs was recently published under the title ‘Waiting Under Southern Skies’. He has a most generous offer for Almanac readers.
Seve – Part 3: The Open Championship
March 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
Seve Ballesteros’ Open Championship wins, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke, feature in the third of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v West Coast: Relief from Congested OVercoached Inane Drivel
March 31, 2021 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reports on a thrilling contest between his willing Eagles and the effervescent Bulldogs. He is grateful AFL tactics are evolving from rugby at its worst to soccer at its best.
Almanac Life – Gordon Schwartz: Proud of his Barossa and Light Football heritage
March 31, 2021 by 3 Comments
Well known SA journalist Gordon Schwartz, a man proud of his Barossa and Light Football heritage, is the topic of Peter Argent’s article.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 10 1952: Geelong v Hawthorn – Experienced Cats too clever for Hawks
March 31, 2021 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark continues his run through Geelong’s record breaking winning streak during 1952-53. In Round 10, the Hawks hosted the Cats at Glenferrie Oval.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby AU Rd 6/ Aotearoa Rd 5
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Super Rugby fans, Brian The Ruminator updates the scores and reviews from the latest rounds in Australia and New Zealand for you.
The Unsung – Round 2: Chad Warner and Francis Evans
March 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ second weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Chad Warner and Francis Evans.
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Danger game?
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Port powered to a convincing win over the Bombers in what some thought to be a danger game for Port Adelaide reports Nicholas Kossatch.
The Beeaanly Bugle: Season 1, From D to E
March 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel continues his weekly column about his local basketball team, The Beeaans.
Round 2 – Hawthorn v Richmond: Clarko’s reconstruction
March 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s great to be back at the footy even when you are sitting in the stratosphere on Level 4 at the MCG as John Green and his son were for Tigers Round 2 match against the Hawks.
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