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.
June 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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
June 23, 2019 by 3 Comments
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!
June 23, 2019 by 7 Comments
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
June 22, 2019 by 8 Comments
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
June 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
What does Almanac Japanese correspondent Yoshi think about the AFL in Shanghai? Check out his thoughts.
WAFL – Bombers who have flown West
June 21, 2019 by 4 Comments
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?
Round 13 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Battle of travelling clubs
June 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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
June 20, 2019 by 6 Comments
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.
FEARLESS 2019, Round 13 – Behavioural Awareness Officers: what a load of BS…
June 20, 2019 by 1 Comment
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!
June 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
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.
Geelong versus the Bye
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
When is an apparent problem not really a problem? Zaacman ruminates over Geelong’s unhappy relationship with the Bye in recent seasons in the lead-up to this week’s clash with Port. His September plans may well hinge on the result, if history is anything to go by.
What you won’t read in the BAO training manual
June 20, 2019 by 4 Comments
What does it mean to be ‘safe’ at the footy? Stainless wanders through his personal history as a spectator to ponder ‘what now constitutes acceptable fan behaviour’ and the place of the BAO. Interesting thoughts here about ‘quality control v individual responsibility’.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Gary wins, Brooks loses but Brooke wins again
June 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
In his extensive weekly coverage of world golf, Hamish Neal makes an interesting observation about the relative standings of US Open winner Gary Woodland and former major winners Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas.
Haiku Bob – Round 12: the odds
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob appreciates the nuances of light and ponders the odds in his take on Round 12.
Balcony Banter – Women’s football: Annabel Brebner
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou talks to Annabel Brebner, chair of the MCC affiliated women’s club now competing in its second season in the VAFA.
Round 13 – Essendon v Hawthorn: At The Footy With Glenda: A Diary of a Dedicated fan
June 19, 2019 by 15 Comments
Another side of the debate on crowd behaviour. Trevor Blainey was looking forward to another night at the footy with cousin Glenda. It didn’t go entirely to plan, despite the Bombers’ win.
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