Sean Mortell reviews Australia’s last gasp win in their second match of the 2019 cricket World Cup against the dangerous West Indies.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v West Indies: Restoking old rivalries
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 12 Review
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life reviews the game and all the news from their Queen’s Birthday Round 12 clash against Melbourne at the MCG on Monday.
Almanac Music: Farewell Roky and Dr John
Brian The Ruminator reflects upon the wonderful musical legacy left to us after the recent deaths of Dr John and Roky Erickson.
Round 12 – Sydney v West Coast Eagles: Winning the best teacher!
Keiran Croker continues to love the way his developing Swans are playing at the moment as they account for the Eagles at the SCG in their Round 12 encounter.
Almanac Indigenous Football – The power of language: by Roy Hay
Roy Hay considers the response from the AFL about the racism experienced by Adam Goodes at the end of his career, emphasising this response was all too familiar as his reports highlights.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne: One on one, Gawn v Grundy
Matt Zurbo turned on the TV on Queen’s Birthday to watch the battle within a battle. He gave the points to Max Gawn despite Brodie Grundy’s Collingwood winning the encounter.
Almanac Soccer – Deakin University Library’s Soccer Collection: Goals and Glory
“Goals and Glory” is an exhibition of Association Football (soccer) history delved from the collections and sources at Deakin University in Geelong. Check out the details for further information about this must see exhibition.
AFL Fans Association (AFLFA) – Giving footy fans a voice: mid-season hits and misses in 2019
The AFL Fans Association present their mid season report about the issues and concerns they have for the football loving community.
Neale Daniher – Big Freeze 5: “If you had one wish”
Coping with adversity; the courage and humility, the inspiration that is Neale Daniher.
Round 12 – Sydney v West Coast: If this is a team in transition, then a mighty Cheer Cheer for transition!
Happy Jan and Not Happy Jan all in the same piece. One part scary, one part delighted. But at least Jan’s developing Swans were on fire.
Almanac History: Two Mates
Richard Davis tells the story of two footballers who played for Melbourne and then fought in World War II: Bluey Truscott and Wally Lock.
Round 12 – Adelaide v GWS: Orange for a night
Bomber supporter Caspar McLeod needed the Giants to knock the Crows down a peg on Saturday night to boost his Dons’ September chances. To his chagrin, help was not to be forthcoming.
Round 12 – Richmond v Geelong: Constantly Moving On
The air of apprehension gradually gave way to the sweet smell of satisfaction — and a good feeling about the future — for Anna Pavlou as she watched her Cats on Friday night.
Round 12 – Richmond v Geelong: For the love of Patrick Naish
The only positive for Richmond on a tough night against the powerful Geelong side was the debut of Ivanhoe local (and son of Chris) Patrick Naish, writes Tiger fan John Green.
Round 11 – St Kilda v Port Adelaide: More than a losing game
Yoshi is becoming an internationally famous St Kilda supporter, recognised across the planet. This is his story of the Saints game in Shanghai where he got to chat with Saint Nick.
Almanac Food: Art and beauty in various forms
Ian Hauser is travelling in Europe and savouring the gastronomical delights on offer. Here he describes two very different set-course meals. [Very envious – Ed]
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: The Wounded Edition
Sal is chirpy this morning as he previews Round 12. With the eyes of the footy world on his Carlton this week, he’s happy to offer his insights. And, as he points out, we’ll learn a bit about the Giants this weekend.











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