Another twist in an already twisted season saw Tony Reed hit the road from the Sunny Coast down to Brisbane to watch his Blues front up to the top side Port. With never much more than a kick in it, the emotional tension accompanying the closing moments was palpable for both sets of fans.
Almanac Cricket: ‘For Those Who Wait’ by Barry Nicholls
July 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
South Australian Barry Nicholls has written a biography of Barry Jarman.
[This piece was first published in 2012 – Barry Nicholls now broadcasts for the ABC in Perth]
Round 7 – GWS v Brisbane Lions: A Bespoke Football Experience
July 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
William Westerman was one of the lucky few who got to travel up to Giants’ Stadium and watch his Lions take on GWS. With more space and room to cheer, William watched his Lions give an improved performance.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
July 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A strong Thursday night win for the Pies leaves Cam Hooke chuffed. Looking forward to a date with the Eagles, Cam is right on his Magpies to keep winning.
Round 7 – GWS v Brisbane: Lockdown
July 19, 2020 by 4 Comments
Derrinalphil was an obsessive Roys supporter and morphed into a Brisbane Lions supporter. He’s impressed witht heir form.
Round 7 – GWS v Brisbane: One week at a time in lady liberty’s new heartland
July 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Is the AFL like the Black Night from ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ asks Lions fan Shane Reid (in an amusing take on the certainty of the AFL competition continuing)? And then describes the fine win of Brisbane over rivals GWS. [Entertaining match report and comment – Ed]
Almanac History: VFL Footballers at the Battle of Fromelles July 19 1916
July 19, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Battle of Fromelles in World War I, July 1916, resulted in tragic loss of Australian soldiers’ lives, including some VFL footballers. Allan Grant has completed this new article in remembrance of those men.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: Foggy Days
July 17, 2020 by 8 Comments
Nicole Kelly has plenty of time for reflection on her daily commute, getting home and watching the Pies have a good win was just the tonic she needed.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: Strong win in the West for Pies (Floreat Pica Society)
July 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Rory Adams reports on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society about Collingwood’s impressive victory against Geelong in their Round 7 match in Perth.
Almanac Flashback: Fishing for a non-fisherman
July 17, 2020 by 7 Comments
WARNING: This story filled with beautiful images of sunsets, good red and fishing off the coast of WA will likely exacerbate any Monday morning back-to-work gloom you are feeling. Col reprises a story from a few years ago.
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: The Triffids ‘Born Sandy Devotional’
July 17, 2020 by 12 Comments
After a hiatus, Smokie is back with the fourteenth in his look-backs at classic Australian albums. This time it is the Triffids’ 1986 masterpiece ‘Born Sandy Devotional’.
Almanac Life: Looking back in lockdown
July 17, 2020 by 21 Comments
Nostalgia, going home, the innocence of childhood, living life – 50 years down the track, Dips O’Donnell remembers and relishes a rich tapestry.
Sal’s Round 7 Preview – Aaah Queensland, perfect one day, footy the next
July 16, 2020 by 2 Comments
Languishing in lockdown, Sal works his way through the form guide to pick his winners both on the footy field and at the racetrack.
Round 7 Preview: A Victorian clash in WA and a return to the Oval
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Regular analyst Sean Mortell looks at Round 7 of the 2020 AFL season and, amid the hubs and bubbles, nominates his winners.
1981 Revisited – Round 16: ‘Some Days are Diamonds’
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Stainless uncovers some ‘World of Sport’ classics as he revisits the VFL’s Round 16 from 1981.
‘Waging war on a relentless opponent…..’ by KB Hill
July 16, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill shares the story of Terry Greaves, a stalwart of country footy in north-eastern Victoria. After a distinguished career on the field, Terry continues to fight health battles off the park.
Round 6 – Haiku Bob: no tomorrow
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob and his dog – friends in an ISO world – tuned in to see his ‘Pies take on the Hawks.
Jack Riewoldt’s application of Newtonian physics
Michael Viljoen comes up with interesting takes on Newtonian physics, simple arithmetic and proposed penalties for inane television commentators. (Sign him up, Gillon! – Ed.)