It’s a cut throat Round 16 of matches for some clubs this week. How will your team fare?
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 16 Preview
July 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With his tipping credentials in tatters after last weekend, our resident rugby league man tries yet again. How can anyone in their right mind tip NZ Warriors playing away?
Round 15 – Hawthorn v West Coast: a true winter’s afternoon of footy
July 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
It may have been a day when the warmth of the lounge room beckoned but Tom Harrington went to a wet and soggy MCG to see his Hawks take on the defending premiers. An intriguing match of fluctuating fortunes went down to the wire making Tom’s effort to get there well worthwhile.
The long road travelled….as a Victorian-based West Coast Eagles tragic
July 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
Cathi Johnston has been a Melbourne-based West Coast Eagles fan for over twenty years but that hasn’t stopped her from seeing her seeing her boys in blue and gold regularly in both Melbourne and other non-WA venues. A trip to Alice Springs is in the offing soon. Here’s her journey over the years.
Haiku Bob – Round 15: gap in the woods
July 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s dog knows when to comfort its master. There were many wounds to lick after the Pies lost their way in the fog against the Kangaroos.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Lashley, Bez, SH Park win plus the Rampant Goat of Lahinch
July 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A look back at some feel good stories in the past week, plus a look ahead to this week’s Irish Open headline Hamish Neal’s wrap of all things golf.
Round 15 – West Coast v Hawthorn: The home of football and the burden of history
July 3, 2019 by 3 Comments
No Eagles fan should ever take a win at the MCG for granted. John Gordon recounts the long struggle for Western Australian teams at the ‘G. And he is delighted to report on his first live taste of success against the Hawks at the ground.
Almanac Time Capsule: The whole of Canberra was there to see my niece create footy history
July 3, 2019 by 5 Comments
Almost a decade ago to the day, a very proud Anne Cahill Lambert wrote for the Almanac about her niece’s debut as a senior umpire. Today, that niece is a premiership coach.
Almanac Flashback: Harms on the speccie revisited
July 3, 2019 by 42 Comments
A decade ago, John Harms penned some words on the speccie, and its place in footy. (The comments that follow will bring back many memories – Ed).
Footy History: Do you now what team this is?
July 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
Do you know which footy team this was? Citrus Bob Utber could do with a hand.
Almanac Time Capsule: Round 16, 2015 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide – An emotional showdown
July 3, 2019 by 63 Comments
It was a day of high emotion in Adelaide back in 2015, as one of the fiercest rivalries in Australian sport celebrated the memory of Phil Walsh. Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood reported on a game where football was a secondary consideration.
Book Extract – Derby: David Wirrpanda
July 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
With the Derby approaching this weekend, let’s revisit the book David Whish-Wilson and Sean Gorman wrote about this significant WA cultural event. This is an extract featuring an interview with David Wirrpanda.
Fearless 2019: Gambling and the AFL, some thoughts.
July 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
Fearless has some thoughts on gambling and the AFL.
Fearless 2019 – Round 14 & Round 15: A couple of late reviews
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fearless catches up with his reviews of the Round 14 and Round 15 AFL matches.
Help needed!: New pubs for Mickey to explore
July 2, 2019 by 19 Comments
Mickey Randall is Melbourne next week and would like to visit some inner-city hotels that fit his criteria. Can you help him out with some recommendations?
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin III: Team News
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
State rugby league coaches Freddy Fittler (NSW) and Kevin Walters (Queensland) have announced their squads for Origin III in Sydney next Wednesday night. They’re both playing guessing games to some extent.
Round 15 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Insipid (Floreat Pica Society report)
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
James Fogarty tells of family ties in his report for the Floreat Pica Society, for which finding three Collingwood players worthy of his votes presented a challenge [Great baby photo of the author – Ed].
Round 15 – Sydney v Gold Coast: Can we?
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
On a wintery afternoon Craig Dodson gathers the cygnets around to tell some fireside stories while watching the Swans win impressively against the Suns. He’s now wondering how far they can go.
Round 15 – St Kilda v Richmond: When a Saint goes marching out
July 1, 2019 by 3 Comments
John Green gives his thoughts on the tenure of Alan Richardson through a personal gaze, reviewing his position as St Kilda coach after their loss to Richmond on Sunday.
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