Shane Cashman happily reports for the Floreat Pica Society on a building momentum for the Pies.
Round 22 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Building towards September (Floreat Pica Society)
August 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
Round 22 – Melbourne v Sydney: The future right there
August 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Tom Bally on a win over the Demons that showcased some of the future shining lights for Sydney, a theme plenty of astute Swans fans have picked up on in what has been an otherwise disappointing season.
Round 22 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Another season-defining win against the Crows
August 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
An initially nervous Sean Mortell had reason to embrace a bubbling confidence as his Pies shifted up a couple of gears to dominate a woeful Crows team – he’s now looking ahead to the finals.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Days 3 and 4: Rain? Doesn’t matter; this series is as good as it gets
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In a prelude to the dramatic final day of the Second Test, Sean Mortell takes stock of a rollicking Day 3 and 4.
Round 22 – Richmond v West Coast: Lamenting the one that got away…
August 19, 2019 by 2 Comments
A day that started so promisingly for Cathi Johnston with balmy weather and her Eagles in ascendance ended in less perfect circumstances as Richmond clawed their way back to get the four points on a gloomy afternoon. At least there’s always September!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 22 review, Round 23 preview.
August 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
According to Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life, the Pies win against the Crows in their Round 22 match was one of their best wins for the season. Read his report of the game and his preview of the Round 23 match against Essendon.
Round 22 — Fremantle v Essendon: Optus Stadium magic
August 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
Though not without some anxious moments, the Bombers came through for Caspar McLeod against the Dockers to solidify their quest for a finals berth.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test: The Lord’s blog
August 17, 2019 by 38 Comments
Australia come to Lord’s full of confidence. England must regroup. What are your thoughts, Almanackers? Have your say on the blog.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Day 3: SPD Smith transcends to Wonderland
August 17, 2019 by 6 Comments
SPD Smith is 13 not out at Lord’s. David Wilson says: “It’s fair to say that SPD Smith now operates beyond the reach of human influence. He bats now in a kind of “Strawberry Fields Forever”/”Penny Lane” Double A Side zone.”
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Day 2: Swings, tension and everything good about test match cricket
August 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
As the rain continues to exert a major influence on proceedings at Lords, Sean Mortell recalls the fluctuations of a scheduled Day Two that actually became Day One in playing terms.
The Ashes 2019 – First Test: Five days of glorious madness
August 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
A ripping ‘Boys on Tour’ yarn from the self-depracating Kieran Fernandez as he and his posse lob at the Edgbaston Test. [I feel hungover just reading this – JTH]
Round 22 – Sal’s Preview: Tough tipping round
August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In what is the toughest tipping round for the season, Sal Ciardulli has some observations if not advice.
Almanac Beer: Coopers Sparkling Ale – it’s just a shot away
August 16, 2019 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall pays tribute to the cult of Coopers Sparkling Ale by making some big comparisons (and statements).
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 7-13 August 2019
August 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
ER continues his weekly #hourlydaily of catching snippets of conversations heard here and there to provide an interesting backdrop of everyday life.
‘The Object Of My Desire………’ by KB Hill
August 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
‘I’m propped under the giant gum-tree which has probably hovered here longer than the 160-year existence of this sporting Oval.’ KB Hill always tells a wonderful story. Today, he’s in peak form with this beautiful account of the development of his ‘object of desire’, the Wangaratta Rovers, and their home ground (which has a worthy history of its own!). (Feel the love and the passion in this moving piece – Ed.)
The Ashes 2019 – Pick the teams for the Second Test: he’s on a roll!
August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Our competition to name both teams for the Second Ashes Test attracted a modest but high quality field of punters with the winner correctly naming all 22 players! Where have bragging rights gone this time?
Invitation: Col Abbott’s book launch – ‘Waiting under southern skies’
August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Almanac member (and luncher) Colin Abbott has been a photographer since the early 1970s when he came to Melbourne (from Sydney) to study photography at the College of Arts. This superb collection of photos spanning the years, beautifully presented, will be launched on Aug 29 at Magnet in the Docklands district.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Aug 23: With special guest Robert Shaw
August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Our guest at the next Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on 23rd August will be Robert Shaw, former AFL coach at Essendon, Fitzroy and Adelaide Crows. One of the better thinkers in the current footy scene, Robert is sure to share both his experiences in and insights into the game. Bookings essential.
Round 21 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – still some dreamers
August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cold night. But the dreamers keep dreaming. Haiku Bob is one of them.
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