Haiku Bob is grappling with more than football.
FEARLESS 2019 Round 7: And on the seventh day he went to the Tribunal and got off!
May 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fearless wraps up the Round 7 action. How many Crows and Dockers got 30-plus possessions in the twilight?
VFA/VFL – The Burgers v The Boroughs: Red and blue deja vu
May 9, 2019 by 10 Comments
Mic Rees sees a moving tribute to legendary Coburg stalwart Ian Liversidge before watching his Port Melbourne side taken on the locals. His visit to Coburg City Oval takes him back to one of the VFA’s memorable grand finals- when Port came back from oblivion to snatch victory against Coburg in1980. [Super evocation of past and present – JTH]
WAFL Round 5 – Subi make it 27 in a row
May 8, 2019 by 6 Comments
Les Everett looks at Round 5 in the WAFL, where Subiaco maintained their incredible run.
Dan McCarthy – Inspired by the racing game by KB Hill
May 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill talks to Dan McCarthy, who was schooled in the football cradle of Assumption College, but really made his name as a successful horse trainer.
Balcony Banter Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Keep your eye on the Red, Blue and Pink
May 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Joseph Ryan was just glad he could attend the Pink Lady Game with his mum.
Round 7 – Carlton v North Melbourne: This was about them
May 8, 2019 by 5 Comments
As much as he enjoyed the win, Andrew Starkie finds it hard not to talk about how bad the Blues were.
Round Seven: The Centesima Rerum Venalium Cup
May 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill takes a percentage view of the form lines after round 7.
Footy Poetry: Mongrel Punt Proverb
May 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Proverbially succinct advice from Damian Balassone.
Almanac Lunch: George Megalogenis – The Football Solution
May 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
George Megalogenis will be guest at the Almanac/Odd Friday lunch on Friday, May 17. He’ll be discussing his book, ‘The Football Solution: how Richmond’s premiership can save Australia’.
Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Pink Lady Day
May 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob saw a thriller between Melbourne and Hawthorn on what is always a big day for every footy fan touched by the scourge of breast cancer.
Winter cricket
May 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
The old cricketers’ winter-only fitness-maintaining pastime of footy has morphed into the season-defying juggernaut that is the AFL, but as John Gascoigne shares, it’s far from a one-way process, with winter cricket more popular than ever before.
AFL Round 7 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Tiring Friday nights – nothing better
May 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell reflects on Collingwood’s Friday night win.
Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 5. Right here
May 7, 2019 by 22 Comments
E.regnans and family make it to Uluru. It makes E.regnans wonder. His big questions are answered by his children. This is the final part of ER’s roadtrip series. [Thanks for this ride ER – JTH]
Can Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review & Round 8 preview
May 6, 2019 by
Cam Hooke takes a look at Collingwood’s strong win against Port Adelaide in Round 7 and predicts what Round 8 might hold for them when they come up against the old foe Carlton.
Round 7 – Brisbane v Sydney: True Believers
May 6, 2019 by 3 Comments
Jan Courtin can remember previous struggles for the Sydney Swans (and South Melbourne). So she’s thankful for recent success, and looking forward to her club rising again.
Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 4. Compelled
May 6, 2019 by 4 Comments
“Compelled,” wrote Patrick White. And now E.regnans and family are drawn closer to the geographical centre of Australia as they endure the heat of summer on Day 4 of their roadtrip Uluru.
Round 7 – Geelong v Essendon: Cats and cup cakes
May 6, 2019 by 10 Comments
Dips O’Donnell is a man of impeccable manners so when he is caught at a birthday party with the footy on the TV in the next room he finds himself locked in battle with his own conscience.
Pub Review: Hotel Victor, Victor Harbor
May 6, 2019 by 13 Comments
Sometimes a discount voucher is no bonus. Mickey Randall didn’t have the greatest time at the Hotel Victor.
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