Jan Courtin was not expecting her Swans to have a win against the Tigers but they did, and is she rapt!
Round 3 – Richmond v Sydney: Bloody Amazing! We’ve just strangled Richmond!
April 4, 2021 by 12 Comments
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
April 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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.
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