Boxing, ‘the sweet science’, polarises the general population and sports lovers equally. Luke Stegemann reviews a new release, Alex McClintock’s “On the Chin: A Boxing Education” which approaches the sport from a different angle.
Almanac Book Review – ‘On the Chin: A Boxing Education’ by Alex McClintock
October 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
Thinking Of You 2019
October 9, 2019 by 7 Comments
Once again inspired by Martin Flanagan, Matt Quartermaine entertained the Almanac Grand Final lunch crowd with this farewell to season 2019.
Collingwood, a season in review: A blur of emotion, success and fighting ‘til the final siren
October 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hoping to rebound from disappointment, Collingwood’s season had many fluctuations. Sean Mortell reviews the Black and White 2019 season.
AFL Trade Radio Satire – Episode 1: Adrian Dodoro
October 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Else thinks AFL Trade Radio could do with a bit more Clarke and Dawe. In his Episode 1, an imaginary Adrian Dodoro tussles with an imaginary Dwayne Russell.
AFL post-season: Who is ready for a superdraft?
October 9, 2019 by 3 Comments
Waiting for something to happen in trade period? Still don’t understand how the draft rates the comparative worth of players? Prior to last year’s draft, Dave Brown tried to make sense of how it all works.
The Demise of Sports Illustrated
October 8, 2019 by 5 Comments
Like any fan of good sports storytelling and writing, Edward P Olsen expresses his disappointment at the demise of “Sports Illustrated” as management implement changes to the magazine.
Footy Almanac Trade Period Blog – Join in the discussion
October 8, 2019 by 28 Comments
The AFL Trade Period 2019 has started, so why not share your thoughts and join in with the discussion on our blog.
AFL Trade Period 2019 – Joe Daniher: To go or stay?
October 8, 2019 by 7 Comments
The AFL Trade Period has commenced and Col’s disappointed one of Essendon’s favourite players wants a trade.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch (Oct 11): David Teague
October 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
New Carlton FC coach David Teague is guest speaker at the next Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Friday 11 October.
Graham Miller – Playing the man
October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Scanlen’s footy cards get a good run with a lot of Almanackers as they tap into a cherished age of footy bursting with characters – photographer Graham Miller has taken things to another level with his series “Playing the man.”
Preseason musings in the Merks
October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It briefly enters the public consciousness after an incident of great notice, but Phil Hill has been mulling over general rule changes in sports, with a few examples. [Could throw rugby league into the mix after recent events – Ed.]
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL Grand Final: Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders – there’s nothing like a bit of controversy!
October 6, 2019 by 8 Comments
The 2019 NRL Grand Final may well go down as one of the more controversial grand finals in quite some time. Ian Hauser watched the Sydney Roosters take on the Canberra Raiders.
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRLW Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos v St George Illawarra Dragons – A right royal stampede!
October 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Broncos dominated, out-muscled, suffocated and monstered the St George Illawarra Dragons in the 2019 NRLW Grand Final. Ian Hauser tipped the Dragons! So pass the face washer to clean the egg off his face and heat the oven for the humble pie!
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL Grand Final Day: Interstate Championship – Newtown Jets v Burleigh Bears
October 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The 2019 NRL Grand Final programme got underway with the Interstate Challenge match between the Newtown Jets and the Burleigh Bears. It served as a great appetiser for the later courses. Here’s how Ian Hauser saw it pan out.
Requiem – The last posts
October 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
Footy’s over, and it’s reflection time for Paul Bateman as he watches the goal posts being removed from the ground and laid to rest; until next season.
A Love Letter to the Clare Golf Course
October 4, 2019 by 15 Comments
The joys of a game of golf are immeasurable, especially if played on the Clare Golf Course as Mickey Randall explains.
The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters Club
October 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
Stainless pens a story about a loved sister, the sole supporter of the Baan Baa Richmond Supporters Club.
Northern Football Netball League – Division 1 Grand Final: Three-quarter time huddle
October 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Underdogs West Preston-Lakeside FC with some good old fashioned guts and determination defeat the red hot favourites Greensborough FC in the Northern Football Netball League Division 1 Grand Final as Andrew Starkie reports.
Almanac Horseracing – Turnbull Epsom Day Preview: The view from the north
October 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Footy is over, the Spring Racing Carnival is here, and so are Sal’s tips from sunny Queensland for racing at Flemington and Royal Randwick. Check them out for a winner!
AFL Trade Radio Satire – Episode 2 – The Production Meeting
Andrew Else continues his imaginary series, taking us behind the scenes to listen in to the day’s production meeting at ‘Trade Radio’, the source of all the top stories from the AFL trade period.