Three O’Briens trained one third of the field for the 2019 Melbourne Cup and it was the Irish Australian from Ky who saddled up the winner. The Muse muses on Danny Boy and Vow and Declare. [Animated piece for someone who didn’t back the winner – JTH]
2020 FEARLESS Round 6: Officially the lottery begins…games like Shakira…wherever whenever
July 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Footy moved entirely north of the Barassi Line, and Fearless follows with his summary of Round 6 action.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL Round 9 fallout
July 14, 2020 by 1 Comment
The NRL’s Round 9 was supposed to sort out the ladder’s log-jam, but just one unexpected result left us with a muddle in the middle. Ian Hauser gives us his take on it all.
2020 FEARLESS Round 5: Victorian Encore Round…the bell lap of the state for now..
July 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As he admits himself, Fearless was MIA last week. If you want to catch up, here’s what he thought of Round 5, the last to feature Victorian-based games for some time.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Give Clarko the Whistle.
July 14, 2020 by 1 Comment
When exiting the car park afterwards is the highlight of the night, there might have been a problem with the game. Dan Hansen would have preferred Clarko to have actually been umpiring, rather than dictating the Hawks’ strategy.
The 2020 Cool Dry Cup – Round 17
July 14, 2020 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill has joined the long term injury list but he managed to catch all the weekend’s games from the rehab mat. A comprehensive review of AFL Round 17 as God, Gillon and the original fixture intended (not in that order).
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – Collingwood v Essendon: A magical day of black and white spells
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A 2007 Collingwood-Essendon clash coincided with the release of the final Harry Potter book. Matt O’Connor had a hard time handling both priorities, but he managed to get to the ‘G to watch some magic unfold.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – Geelong v Bulldogs: A Cat-attack for a languishing town
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After the 2007 partial closure of Ford factories in Geelong, John Weldon revelled in a wonderful Cats win that set premiership aspirations into full motion.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 15
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Much like the 2020 season, the 2007 Footy Almanac rendition of the year tells the tale of Geelong improving to fire a menacing shot at the competition. Check out the ladder after the 15th round.
Round 6 Review: Upsets and comebacks
July 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
The round reviewed by Sean Mortell – strangely all of the “home” teams got the job done, despite none of them actually playing on their own decks!
Round 6 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Saints only played the first quarter
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Footy was the winner for Yoshi in Japan, but not the AFL’s version as St Kilda let a big lead slip against a tough Freo side. Osaka Dingoes training helped provide solace.
Round 6 – West Coast v Adelaide: Beware, the broken phone!
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The Eagles got the four points, Nic Nat had the last laugh and Cathi Johnston’s side is back home in WA…what’s not to like?
Round 6 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: If Atu doesn’t get you, Quaynor must
July 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
A wary Sean Mortell had reasons to doubt the Pies could go toe-to-toe with Hawthorn; injuries, venue, opposition form all seemed against Collingwood. Enter three exciting young players, exit Sean’s worries.
Round 6 – Geelong v Brisbane: I much prefer footy on a Sunday
July 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
There were a few signs that this might have been a good night for Sam Evans and his Lions, but there was no Miracle on Grass 3 as the Cats steamrolled their opponents in Sydney…and work still beckoned the next day.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: The Pies aren’t fully back, but they’re winning (Floreat Pica Society)
July 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tony Scully’s FPS report on Collingwood’s Friday night win tells the tale of a solid yet unconvincing return to the victory list.
1981 Revisited – The Escort Cup: ‘The Night Owls’
July 12, 2020 by 8 Comments
In his journey through the 1981 season, Stainless Steele revisits the halcyon days of the Escort Cup when Essendon downed Carlton in the Grand Final at VFL Park.
The best Crows team that never was
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While footy continues to bore Citrus Bob Utber, he has found the time to select a best ever Adelaide side that never got the chance to grace the field together.
Almanac Golf: A Sporting ‘Mischievance’! Caddying in the 107th Open (1978) at St Andrews
July 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
What an achievement or ‘mischievance’! K N Dole recalls the time he was a caddy at the 107th British Open (1978) at St. Andrews.
Almanac Golf: Memories of St Andrews
July 11, 2020 by 9 Comments
KN Dole’s piece is bringing back memories of a magnificent golf course. JTH just had to go looking for these old photos.
Almanac Golf: A Game of Golf with…Ox, DHS and Matty Finish
July 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
John Harms reports on a hard-fought match at Metropolitan Golf Club, one of Melbourne’s famous Sandbelt courses. [First published in 2012]
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