The Ashes are safe, but there’s much to play for. The Oval beckons. Tell us what you think folks.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: When footy comes second
September 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Week 2 of the Finals series, and he has some tips for racing punters for Flemington on Saturday..
FEARLESS 2019 – Finals Week 1: Ten teams do the Mad Monday shuffle
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Fearless presents his thoughts about the results of the Week 1 Finals matches.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Semi-Finals 2009: Lions look lost away from Gabba
September 12, 2019 by 11 Comments
Week 2 of the AFL Finals series ten years ago saw the Brisbane Lions easily lose their Semi Final against the Bulldogs as Steve Healy reported then. How will the Lions go in 2019?
Henry and the Jets: Déjà Jets
September 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Heathmont Jets’ Colts and Reserves grades played their Preliminary Finals last weekend. Henry Ballard has kept his promise to them to write their games up for the Almanac. Here’s his report.
In What Colours Do You See The World?
September 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Deakin journalism student Shannon Cole and her family came to Australia from South Africa almost 20 years ago. Sooner or later they had to choose which footy teams to follow. Here’s how it worked out.
SANFL 1977 Grand Final – Port Adelaide v Glenelg: Centenary Premiership Port
September 12, 2019 by 16 Comments
Both Port Adelaide and Glenelg were sick of losing Grand Finals by the time 1977 came around. John Cahill started an enormous run of success at Alberton, with Big Nick the first rung on a very big ladder. Swish was there and he kept the Budget.
The Life of a Swimming Teacher: My Experience Throughout my First Year of Teaching
September 12, 2019 by 6 Comments
Shannon Cole shares her experiences of becoming a swimming teacher, developing relationships with her students, and the pleasure she receives in fulfilling her role.
Finals Week 1 – Haiku Bob: skip to the end
September 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob experienced his Magpies’ win over Geelong but it was an evening not without its fraught moments.
“These shall not be forgotten years”: Richmond: 1981 – 2016. 7. The Frawley Years
September 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sam Steele pays tribute to Danny Frawley’s time as Richmond coach.
Balcony Banter, Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: A test of family unity
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How did the Fithall family negotiate their divided loyalties on Friday night? Read Andrew’s Balcony Banter piece to find out.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Finals Week 1 and NRLW Round 1: Let’s get down to business
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The NRL Finals get underway this weekend while the NRLW begins its condensed season. Ian Hauser runs his eye over the form and picks his winners.
The 2019 ‘Spud’ Frawley Cup – Semi Finals
September 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill, from his incomparable perspective, presents his thoughts surrounding Week 2 of the finals.
The Ashes 1989 – Sixth Test scrapbook
September 11, 2019 by 4 Comments
The Ashes tour of 1989 featured six Test matches. Australia was ahead 4-0 going into the Sixth Test at The Oval. Here is David Wilson’s final scrapbook of that famous 1989 Tour; articles collected as a 14-year-old.
Too Old For That Yeah! podcast with Sue O’Brien and Karyn Howie is coming
September 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sue O’Brien and Karyn Howie have got energy to burn. Here’s the trailer for their new podcast Too Old For That Yeah! Looking forward to their first, coming soon.
Almanac Baseball: U18 World Cup
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator reports on the WBSC U18 World Cup recently completed in Korea where Taiwan defeated USA for gold. Australia performed creditably on the baseball diamond to be pipped for third place in a playoff.
This exquisite, unrepeatable moment
Mickey Randall took the boys to the footy and came home having experienced one of life’s beautiful moments.