Introducing Henry Ballard, our recently arrived Deakin University writer, whose column ‘Henry and the Jets’ will appear each week for the remainder of the footy season. Great material – readers will be reminded of the weekend’s event – and beautifully put together.
Round 18 – Fremantle v Sydney: My preferred interpretation of success!
July 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
After watching her Swans lose by a point, Jan Courtin spends a restless night contemplating a number of topics, including the meaning of “success”
Round 18 – Melbourne v West Coast: AFL footy in the Red Centre (Part 1)
July 22, 2019 by 5 Comments
Cathi Johnston headed to Alice via Adelaide and starts her report of the trip and the match with this travel piece to set the scene.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: Wheeling and Dealing for Coaches
July 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal makes an interesting point about “training wheels” for coaches, and he also casts his eye over the Round 18 matches for this weekend.
Adam Goodes: Our Graceful Swan
July 19, 2019 by 19 Comments
Joe Moore articulates his feelings for Adam Goodes in a most heartfelt, intelligent and profound manner. [Wonderful read Joe: Ed]
Round 17 – Fearless 2019: I know it’s footy season but jeez the Kiwis were dudded!
July 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Fearless 2019 has his say on Brad Scott as a coach, and also reviews the Round 17 matches from last weekend.
Almanac Life – Growing up with cars
July 19, 2019 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill looks back over three generations of family life through the perspective of the cars they owned and drove. It’s a testament to both change and its increasing pace over the last century.
Adam Goodes: His Legacy
July 18, 2019 by 6 Comments
This article was published in July 2015 at the time covered in Ian Darling’s documentary ‘The Final Quarter’:
Braham Dabscheck argues that Adam Goodes has forced Australia to confront the “ugly” side of itself.
Round 18 – Crikey!: Another cracking round of footy!
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Who will win? Another cracking weekend of footy in Round 18 with so much at stake, for so many teams!
Alan Richardson’s Shocking Resignation
July 18, 2019 by 2 Comments
Yoshi was blind-sided by the resignation of St Kilda’s Alan Richardson and feels sorry for the fallen coach. From far-away Japan, he offers his thoughts on the best way for the club to move on. (You can almost feel Yoshi’s angst – Ed.)
Balcony Banter Round 17 – Richmond v GWS: Winter Days
July 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
Almanac regular Joe De Petro saw his Tigers take on the Giants at the MCG on a dreary winter’s afternoon.
AFL Round 17: Cats comeback revitalises fans
July 18, 2019 by 16 Comments
Geelong and Hawthorn clash this weekend in Round 18. Let’s go back a decade to Round 17, 2009 in that era when the gap between these two great clubs was wafer thin and the winning margins even less. Giddy times indeed for John Harms!
‘A Hard-Man……On And Off The Field’ – KB Hill
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill knows his local characters! This week he recounts the colourful life of Ray Burns, policeman, hotelier and football hard man. And no-one does it like KB!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 18: First on-field female referee after 111 years!
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
History will be made in the NRL tonight – for the first time in it’s 111 year history, there will be a female on-field referee! Congratulations, Belinda Sharpe! Ian Hauser also casts his eye over Round 18 and nominates his winners.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Frittelli flys to Portrush, Open time again (finally) for NI
July 18, 2019 by 2 Comments
If it’s happening in the world of golf, Hamish Neal is on to it! Today he reviews the week just gone and previews this year’s final major, The Open, which starts tonight.
Almanac Flashback: Off Season Odyssey – Part 37: Blighty!
July 17, 2019 by 27 Comments
With Matt Zurbo lunching at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, let’s revisit his 2012 road trip, where he caught up with none other than Malcolm Blight.
Almanac Time Capsule – AFL Round 14 2009: Observing the Saints fan
July 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
Round 14, 2009, when two undefeated teams met in one of the best games in years. John Harms was in the crowd observing more than just the footy.
2019 Cricket World Cup Final – That’s a Draw, Mate!
Michael Viljoen certainly has his thinking cap on this week. Following on from his ‘epic journey of biblical proportions’ earlier in the week, he’s now trying to undo the Gordian knot of how to fairly decide the outcome of a tied ICC World Cup Final. He gives us several options to consider.