Mickey Randall loves the homey, English feel of the Three Brothers Arms Hotel, and he loves the music selections, played the way they should be, on a turntable. You’ve won Mickey over!
Round 15 – Essendon v GWS: McKernan you star!
June 28, 2019 by 4 Comments
Col reached for the sky as his Bombers soared to a sensational victory over GWS in their Round 15 match at Marvel.
They shall not be forgotten years. Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait.
June 28, 2019 by 5 Comments
Stainless confronts the horror that was Richmond’s 1982 Grand Final loss and its aftermath in his ongoing series about the Tigers during those years their fans would like to forget but can’t. So many ‘what ifs?’ in this brutally honest reflection.
Almanac Real Life: Tommy
June 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
Andrew Starkie tells the story of ‘Tommy’ who has battled long and hard, jumped more hurdles than most, been put through more hoops than many. But he’s resilient and, with a little help, seems to be coming through it to a better place. [An uplifting story – Ed.]
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v England: An incomplete yet resounding victory
June 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
Australia managed to out-class England in a blockbuster World Cup clash at Lord’s, as Sean Mortell reviews the encounter and what Australia got right.
Round 15 – Sal’s Preview: It’s Great to be Home
June 27, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli gives the stats to show that there’s no place like home to be a winner. With this in mind, he favours us with his predictions for this weekend.
Almanac Flashback – 2009 AFL Round 15: Collingwood v Western Bulldogs
June 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
We delve into the vaults and take a trip down memory lane to revisit this decade-old, amusing take on what could almost have been the story from last weekend. Jaci sounds like a younger version of Lou Cesa from this week’s KB Hill story.
Haiku Bob – Round 14: the blink of my eye
June 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
On a cold and miserable afternoon at the footy, Haiku Bob had two wins – his Magpies got up (eventually) and he nailed his public transport connection on the way home!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 15: Is it moving time on the ladder?
June 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Our rugby league man, Ian Hauser, thinks we’ve reached ‘moving month’ in the NRL with lots at stake this weekend for teams at all levels on the ladder. He tells us why.
SANFL 1975 Grand Final – Glenelg v Norwood: Colourful Football Identities
June 27, 2019 by 8 Comments
The first year of colour TV saw the SANFL venture into brave new worlds of graphic design for the 1975 Grand Final footy Budget. Swish Schwerdt was there, but claims he can’t remember much. Fortunately, the Budget is a goldmine of information.
‘Louie’s 87…….And Still Kicking……’ – by K B Hill
June 27, 2019 by 1 Comment
KB Hill brings us the delightful story of Lou Cesa who, according to his wife Roma, is still kicking on at 87 and can’t get enough off the footy! Lou is yet another Wangaratta-based personality who personifies the success of immigrant families who have contributed so much to both our country and our game.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Green’s day at Hazeltine, lederhosen madness in Munich
June 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
In his weekly golf roundup, Hamish Neal revels in Hannah Green’s Women’s PGA Championship triumph which has put Australia’s women firmly back on the international golf map. Hamish also ponders how local dress codes might be incorporated into fan entry possibilities – make your suggestions.
Almanac Cyber Crime: There are experts and there are experts!
June 26, 2019 by 6 Comments
For those of you who have been following Jan Courtin’s computer problems, she has her files back. But in the midst of all the tears, she discovered that not all experts are alike.
A Footy Newcomer’s Story: Discovering a Surprise Interest in AFL Footy
June 26, 2019 by 6 Comments
Originally from country New South Wales, Deakin student Ben the Artist recounts the story of how he came to follow the game of Australian football, and then one team in particular.
Round 14 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report
June 26, 2019 by 2 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt provides a forthright examination of the Pies’ efforts against the Dogs, once he’s got the Jaidyn Stephenson issue off his chest.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2: A downpour of rain and tries
June 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With a format that, in theory, could prove repetitive, State of Origin continues to deliver the drama and quality to capture the imagination of much of the nation. Sean Mortell reports on the dominant Blues effort in Perth.
Round 15 – This week’s fixture: Crunch time, again!
June 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 15 will be a day of reckoning for many clubs. How will your team fare?
AFL Round 14 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Gritty goals grind a win
June 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell watched his Pies unconvincingly beat the Bulldogs with mixed emotions, but as the old adage says; a win’s a win
Almanac Footy Poetry: “A Footy Crowd” by Bernard Whimpress
June 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress sums it up perfectly: this is the way it should be and not what’s served up, for the diehard footy supporter, and their day at the footy, as one of the crowd.
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