Is this finally the end of Sydney’s long finals run? After so many happy false alarms, Caspar McLeod thinks he may see the telltale signs that this is the real deal. And he isn’t bothered too much by it.
Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 3. Fried egg
May 4, 2019 by 6 Comments
To Uluru. Day 3. In temperatures approaching 50 degrees E.regnans and family motor their way towards the Dead Heart, across the parched, desolate ancient seabed.
Running with the Richmond Harriers
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Andy Fuller gives a first hand recount of running with the Richmond Harrier’s during training Wednesday night.
Almanac Music: A Swiftian Rumination
May 3, 2019 by 1 Comment
Brian the Ruminator goes Swiftian – Jonathan and Tay Tay – to make a gentle and considered point about musical appreciation.
Round 7 – Sal’s preview: “Jesaulenko, you beauty!”
May 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sal remembers Mike Williamson and the early days of single-quarter black and white TV replays. Then he tips his winners in Round 7 (looks like a fave’s round).
Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 2. “Does it have a pool?”
May 3, 2019 by 9 Comments
Day 2 of the summer roadtrip of E.regnans and family. From Bordertown to Port Augusta. They take the back road through the Hills to Tanunda where the Apex Bakery is closed. And on to Port Augusta where he observes grey nomads and caravan life.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 review; Round 7 preview
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Cam Hooke could do without some of the stress, but he will always take the four points. He analyses the Anzac Day thriller, and looks ahead to the big clash with Port.
Almanac Horseracing – “The ‘Bool: The History of Racing in Warrnambool – from 1848” a book by by Mark McNamara
May 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Warrnambool carnival has just concluded. It’s long and rich history of horseracing has inspired a book from Mark McNamara, with content spanning from the origins of racing in the region in 1848 up until the present day. (published in May, 2018)
Book Review – Golden Boy by Christian Ryan: When dreams come true
May 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
To mark the occasion of Christian Ryan’s ‘Golden Boy’ being declared Wisden’s best-ever cricket book, Les Everett reprises his insightful review of that book. (Kim Hughes was someone Les had personal experience of – Ed).
Almanac Cricket: “Golden Boy” is Wisden’s best ever cricket book
May 1, 2019 by 8 Comments
Christian Ryan’s Golden Boy: ‘Kim Hughes and the bad old days of Australian cricket’ has been declared the best cricket book ever written by a Wisden panel. An outstanding achievement. What do you think of the shortlisted books?
Balcony Banter Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Observing (almost) 25 years of ANZAC Day at the ‘G
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Fithall and the Anzac Day game go back a long way. He was pleased to share the occasion once more with family. And not too disappointed when the Pies snuck home.
Balcony Banter Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: A time to reflect as tribes come together
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Kaye De Petro (who has Almanac connections you may discern) is more history buff than footy fan. But Anzac Eve was still a memorable occasion.
Round 6 – St Kilda v Adelaide: Positives from disappointing loss
May 1, 2019 by 3 Comments
Yoshi is looking for positives after the Saints went down to the Crows. Result or not, he packed in a big weekend of sport.
Round 6 – St Kilda v Adelaide: Sheesh
May 1, 2019 by 6 Comments
Patrick O’Brien is was already apprehensive about the effect his presence has on his Saints. Saturday didn’t help.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – May 17 with George Megalogenis
May 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
After another 3 years of ups and downs and general turmoil, who better to join us at the North Fitzroy Arms for the last Odd Friday Lunch before the federal election than acclaimed journalist and Richmond tragic, George Megalogenis? See inside for details.
Sport Australia: Australia’s top 20 sports and physical activities revealed
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Sport Australia has released the latest data on the sports participation and how our activity patterns change with age. It reveals some interesting developments.
Osaka Dingoes’ IMPACT Anzac Day Cup 2019
May 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
Anzac Day footy also featured in Japan. Yoshi’s Osaka Dingoes participated in the IMPACT Anzac Day Cup, played between teams from Japan and China.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Angela Savage on Friday Review
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Angela Savage offers a heartfelt remembrance of the Boys from old Fitzroy and her departed Grandfather. (Courtesy of Brian Nankervis).
WAFL Round 4: Lions and Demons step away
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Words and pictures from Les Everett on the Anzac round just played in the WAFL, and he lists the extended squad for the interstate game against the SANFL.
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