Mickey and the missus are out and about in Sweden having just crossed over ‘The Bridge’. Bucolic days abound! (We hope you get home safely, Mickey! – Eds.)
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 2 Draw
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The NRL’s Round 2 draw contains a few changes of venue, so please check out the details here. It may well prove to be the last Round we see for some time.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020: Round 2
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 of the NRL produced a few upsets – always a good thing! Now we need to consider if we’ll be upset if this weekend’s Round 2 proves to be the last we see of the code for some time. Ian Hauser previews the matches in prospect.
Almanac Cricket – Sheffield Shield season cancelled: NSW awarded the title
March 19, 2020 by 12 Comments
The remainder of the Sheffield Shield season has been cancelled and NSW has been awarded the title. What are your thoughts on these actions? Check out the official Team of the Year and tell us what you think.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 7 Ruminations: The Final Roundup
March 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
The 2020 Super Rugby competition has been cancelled. Brian the Ruminator ponders what might have been and fears for what might be as we look ahead.
Sal’s Round 1 Preview and Racing Tips
March 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sal’s on the lounge to share his thoughts on the new AFL season’s Round 1 and where it might all go. He also provides his insights into this weekend’s turf highlights. (Welcome back, Sal!)
Almanac Rugby League: Getting into the nostalgia thing
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The rugby league faction within The Almanac community is joining in the nostalgia focus emerging on the site this week. We go back to a classic by John Harms to set the scene for what will be a series of pieces over the coming months which will offer insights into the code.
AFL 2020: We have a decision (for now)
March 18, 2020 by 9 Comments
The AFL Commission has finally reached a decision on Round 1 for the men, and the future of the AFLW season. (Now with AFLW update! – you really need to be paying attention – Ed).
Season 38
March 18, 2020 by 9 Comments
Saddling up for footy season 38, Old Dog has road trips on the mind, along with a few other matters.
Coronavirus and professional sport: The financial effects on major codes
March 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
An ABC analysis of the potential financial effects to professional sport of an extended shutdown.
Gumby and the Flying Saucer: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
March 17, 2020 by 7 Comments
The psychological condition of thinking oneself a fraud, the imposter syndrome, is an issue budding writers often contemplate as James Patrik explains.
Kobe Bryant
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Deakin Uni student Mark Miller reflects on the life of Kobe Bryant and the attitudes and understandings that drove him.
When Coranderrk won the premiership: A story by Roy Hay
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
From his recently released book, Roy Hay relates the story of how a group of Aboriginal footballers playing for Coranderrk in 1911 helped to win a premiership for the team.
Flattening the curve: an issue of urgent (clear) education and individual and collective responsibility
March 17, 2020 by 5 Comments
Confronting times.
Robbie Flower at the Western Oval
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone has just published a book of poems about footy greats, here’s one about the dazzling Robbie Flower.
Richo and a word of “encouragement” – a story to lift the spirits in troubling times
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Richard of the Arctic has a humorous memory to share of that eternally tragic yet heroic figure – Matthew Richardson – being confronted by a fan over his goalkicking ability.
Almanac Footy History – Peter McLaren: The Champion of Glen Alvie
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Roger Spaull has written a fascinating and absorbing history about Peter McLaren, champion footballer of Glen Alvie.
An empty cauldron: playing in a crowd-free ‘G
March 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
The looming locked-out game between Richmond and Carlton has Peter Fuller thinking back to when he did the same as Dustin Martin and Patrick Cripps look set to do – but in his case for Box Hill fourths.
Almanac (Country) Cricket: Wazza and Slats
March 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Riverina correspondent Dan Hoban profiles living legend of Wagga cricket, Wazza Jones, who has coached his fair share of famous players.
Almanac Lunch (Report): 1989 The Great Grand Final
March 16, 2020 by 12 Comments
Dips O’Donnell enjoyed the cracking Almanac lunch at Perc’s North Fitzroy Arms on Friday. Tinsel Tony Wilson, Dean Anderson and Darren Flanigan told some great stories. Many more are told in Tony’s wonderful book: 1989 The Great Grand Final.
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