The Almanac Arctic representative Richard Marlow between listening to the Richmond and Carlton game, and trying to obtain photos of the Northern Lights, updates life in a chilly Arctic.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Following the Tiges in the gleam and cold shadow of Nature’s sensational Aurora Borealis
March 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: The AFL stops for no-one
March 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Gill should have be watching Richmond unfurl their second premiership flag in three years at the MCG. Instead, like everyone one else, Gill had to watch the game on TV as her report explains.
The Odd Friday Lunch: Glenn James (27 March) Postponed
March 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
The next Odd Friday lunch (March 27) has been postponed.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Nando’s, Tigers, other things, and the Season For Beanies
March 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
In unprecedented times, a new footy season starts, some things remain the same but this year it’s so different as Paddy Grindlay explains.
Almanac Flashback – Round 1 2010: A new dawn, same old Tigers
March 20, 2020 by 4 Comments
Ten years is a long time in footy. 2010, Richmond with a new coach, new administration, supporters were hopeful their season was to turn around but they got off to a shocker!
AFLW – Revised match schedule for the first weekend of Finals
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The final Rounds of the AFLW have been cancelled. A reworked Finals series will commence this weekend. Here’s the draw!
‘Boy from Cheshunt who mastered the punt……’ by KB Hill
March 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill changes focus to bring us a story from turf racing as he traces the career of Eric Connolly.
Scandinavia’s finest pontoon gin bar
March 19, 2020 by 6 Comments
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.
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