Holding on desperately in defence, Henry Ballard tries to keep the game at a physical level to block out the mental stress of a close match before he orchestrates a symphony of strings which have gone ‘ping’.
Round 21 – Footy fixture for this round: Must win games for Finals aspirants!
August 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
So much at stake for a number of teams this weekend in the Round 21 matches. Who will be in the 8 after this weekend?
The Ashes 2019 – Pick the teams for the Second Test
August 8, 2019 by 8 Comments
Let’s keep Roger Lowrey’s Ashes initiative alive by offering up bragging rights to the person who can come closest to naming the teams that will line up for the Second Test at Lord’s – yes, both teams!
Round 20 – Carlton v West Coast: Eagles show Blues what’s required
August 8, 2019 by 9 Comments
John Butler muses on caretaker coaches, before recounting a high standard game that left Carlton with a clear indication of where they stand.
Almanac Music – Famous Photo of Fab Four is Fifty!
August 8, 2019 by 7 Comments
The famous Abbey Road photograph of the Beatles is fifty years old today. Ian Hauser pays tribute and muses over various events of that time.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 21: Mouthwatering Matchups
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What an NRL Round in prospect with several clubs playing mini-Grand Finals to stay alive in the competition. Then, on Sunday, two clashes of the heavyweights which may well be genuine Grand Final previews. Ian Hauser explains. (And don’t forget, live NRL footy on free to air TV four times a week from now to the finals!)
Stab Punt Jim Johnson – one of the Almanac’s many characters
August 8, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Almanac has unearthed many characters over the years – octogenarian Jim Johnson is one of them. Jim is best know as the inventor of the stab punt and we’ve shared his research previously on the site. But what about the man himself? Ian Hauser tells the story of Jim’s life.
Balcony Banter Round 20 – Melbourne v Richmond: A fresh outlook on an old tradition
August 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
There’s no place Michael Allan would rather be on the weekend than amongst the crowd on the MCG members’ balcony..
The Ashes 2019: Could Morgan be a Brearley?
August 7, 2019 by 22 Comments
Bernard Whimpress predicted this, or at least thought about it. He was reminded of 1989. He has some observations of a fascinating Test and some suggestions for England else they may well be doomed to a 4-0 drubbing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 20 and 21: Better
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Cam Hooke was much happier with the Pies’ efforts against the Suns. But the need to keep winning remains.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Typical Sunday arvo footy done well
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The MCG has a different feel about it when the Suns are in town. Sean Mortell thought this afternoon was just what the Pies wanted.
FEARLESS 2019 – Round 20: The end of the marathon is nigh. Just outside arena…
August 7, 2019 by 1 Comment
“Sometimes you’re the insect and sometimes you’re the windscreen”. Fearless bids a fond adieu to AFLX before looking at Round 20.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Sticking With Number 5
August 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
‘Your first hero is your best hero”. Luke Reynolds and family celebrated the 100th game of the much injured Jamie Elliot in style.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 31 July-6 August 2019
August 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
The big revelations of small moments. David Wilson’s next installment of #hourlydaily.
The Ashes 2019 – First Test, Day 5: A sudden end, a lack of fight.
August 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Clinging to their wickets does not seem to be the aggressive Englishmen’s forte writes Sean Mortell who also thinks that this Ashes might offer a vert tight contest.
Missing Martin Flanagan and Why I Subscribe to the Almanac
August 6, 2019 by 7 Comments
Edward P. Olsen reflects on an Almanac favourite: former writer for The Age and doyen of inviting prose, Martin Flanagan. In response to Flanagan’s absence from the paper’s pages, Edward has turned increasingly to the stories on this very site. [Wonderful – Ed.]
Damien Lovelock, 1954-2019
August 6, 2019 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill pays tribute to Damien Lovelock, a man of intelligence and creativity, who was such a part of the Sydney music and sport scene. For Earl, the Celibate Rifles and Damien were such an anchor of Sydney life. [Terrific piece – Ed]
Three Weeks Out – Geelong
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Zac Holt has seen Geelong’s season enter a stage of frustration as the post-bye curse continues to plague the ladder-leaders. He has identified what worked before the malaise and which players are most responsible for the downturn – and could potentially spur a second wind.
Poetry: Cam and Xav
August 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With more than a little inspiration from Damian Balassone, Jarrod Landells has penned this ode to a couple of “controversial” young guns.
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