AFL Round 14 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Open Letter to Alan Richardson – Helping the club for better performances

Yoshi opens his heart up to Alan Richardson in a candid letter calling for improvement after his Saints’ dismal loss to Brisbane on the weekend

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 14 Review and Round 15 Preview: It is never fun watching or reporting on a poor performance.

It was a tough match for all the Collingwood True Believers but the Pies eventually got up and won their Round 14 clash against the Dogs as reported by Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life. The Pies Round 15 match against the Roos is previewed.

2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v Bangladesh: Slowly coming together

Sean Mortell reviews another steady Australian win, as he is satisfied that the team’s balance is slowly improving throughout the tournament

Sport, Gambling, Media and Government: An Unholy Alliance

Peter_B shares some facts about the size, reach and power of the gambling industry. It has corrupted sporting bodies, media and governments. It is largely unregulated and minimally taxed. It is coming for your children as the next generation of “customers”.

Round 14 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Stab kicks with Citrus Bob Utber

Citrus Bob Utber “stab kicks” from Adelaide as he reports on the Round 14 match between Port Adelaide and Geelong. [Congrats great-grandpa! – Ed]

Round 14 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Finally

It is a nervous night at the SCG for Tom Bally, as he rides the peaks and troughs of the Swans win over the Hawks

VAFA Premier B Round 10 – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Rattle and Hum

The winter solstice sees David Wilson along to Brunswick Street Oval to watch Fitzroy play footy. It is a journey of past and present; of people and place.

Almanac Rugby League – The Big Weekend’s Wash-up

Rugby League aficionado Ian Hauser runs his eye over a big weekend in rugby league. There was a lot to like, but is it possible to have too much top level footy packed into three days?

Round 14 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Never dies, always fights.

Caspar McLeod enjoys the spirit displayed by the current crop of Swans, and he sees bigger things happening for Sydney after their Round 14 win against Hawthorn.

Round 14 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Dingoes training turning on field drills to watching horrible Marvel’s game

Yoshi is at the tearing out of the hair stage, and vents his frustration at St Kilda’s poor performance against Brisbane in their Round 14 match as his report indicates.

Round 14 – Sydney v Hawthorn: One of the pleasures of life, beating Hawthorn!

Boy, is Jan Courtin over the moon! Her beloved Swans have had a great win over the Hawks, and Jan loves to beat the Hawks. Read her report of Sydney’s win over Hawthorn in their Round 14 match at the SCG.

Pub Review – The Macclesfield: Man v Megalodon Hamburger

Mickey Randall has a challenge on his hands, how does he eat the megaloden, whole or deconstruct? Find out how he resolves this issue confronting him at the Macclesfield Hotel.

Yoshi’s thoughts on AFL in Shanghai

What does Almanac Japanese correspondent Yoshi think about the AFL in Shanghai? Check out his thoughts.

WAFL – Bombers who have flown West

Inspired by the Bombers visit to Perth Stadium for their game against the Eagles Les Everett has come up with a fabulous team of Essendon players who have played footy in Western Australia. Can you add any more?

Almanac Food: More culinary adventures in Europe and Hong Kong

Recently returned from his European meanderings, Ian Hauser shares more of his culinary experiences on the road and drops more than a few hints about places to go for good food.

Round 13 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Battle of travelling clubs

After a tiring day at the coal face, Yoshi was pleased to watch a replay of the Saints thrilling win against the Suns. But, why no theme song after the win Yoshi asks?

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin x 2 plus International footy

With a HUGE weekend of rugby league in store, Ian Hauser casts his eye over all five matches to try to pick a few winners. Not surprisingly, geography plays a significant part in some of his choices.

Almanac Poetry: The Oval Barracker by Colin Thiele

With BAO the centre of widespread comment this week, let’s reacquaint ourselves with the late, great Australian poet and novelist, Colin Thiele from ‘Selected Verse’ (Rigby:Adelaide, 1970). One wonders how his protagonist would fare today?

FEARLESS 2019, Round 13 – Behavioural Awareness Officers: what a load of BS…

FEARLESS gives his take on the BAO controversy and apportions blame as he sees fit – in his own unique way! There’s also his take on last weekend’s Round.

Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: Pinching yourself? You bet!

Sal Ciardulli is pinching himself trying to find consistency in MRO citings from one week to the next (He’s not the only one!) and looks ahead to this weekend’s Round 14.