Clearly, we have an outbreak of ‘clearly’ usage in footy language. Damian Balasonne examines the phenomenon.
Balcony Banter – 1972 Grand Final: Gatecrashing history
May 29, 2019 by 5 Comments
How did Paul Walsh end up joining the Carlton victory lap after the 1972 Grand Final? Find out by reading his Balcony Banter story.
Round 10 – Sydney v Collingwood: 50 metre penalties and miracle goals
May 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell was anxious coming in, but ultimately relieved to see an undermanned Collingwood get the points at the SCG.
Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: Dreamtime Game at the MCG
May 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
Rod Oaten is disappointed at the standard of the Round 10 Dreamtime Game between the Tigers and the Bombers, and he is certainly pleased he didn’t believe all the Essendon pre-season hype.
Round 10 – Sydney v Collingwood: “How good are Collingwood?” Floreat Pica Society report
May 28, 2019 by 5 Comments
“How good are Collingwood?” asks John Ramsdale in his Floreat Pica Society Round 10 report of the match against Sydney.
Round 10 – St Kilda v Carlton: Unexpected socialising, changes and footy fool
May 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
Cooking, karaoke, and footy are all part of Yoshi’s day. And his Saints went marching in!
The Odd Friday Lunch – Syd Jackson: Friday 31st May @ 1.05pm, North Fitzroy Arms Hotel
May 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Former Carlton great, Syd Jackson will be the guest speaker at the next Odd Friday Lunch, this Friday 31st May @ 1:05pm at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.
Round 10 – A resignation? …. a sacking?….. who’s next?
May 28, 2019 by 10 Comments
What do you think about Brad Scott’s resignation as coach of North Melbourne? Was he pushed? The Almanac would like to hear your thoughts on the matter.
Round 10 – Adelaide v West Coast: Winning ugly, or just winning – can West Coast go back-to-back?
May 27, 2019 by 4 Comments
John Gordon discusses the difficulties of winning back-to-back AFL Premierships, while highlighting how West Coast are playing remarkably similarly to their 2018 premiership winning year.
Round 10 – St. Kilda v Carlton: The Saints get back on track, but boy was it a struggle
May 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck reviews how the Saints held on for a gritty win over the resurgent Carlton on Sunday afternoon for a great Indigenous round match.
Round 10 – Sydney v Collingwood: I believe this is what’s known as an honourable loss
May 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin travelled to Sydney for her team’s encounter with Collingwood. Little did she know she would be followed by boisterous Pies supporters throughout her weekend away.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 10 review, Round 11 preview
May 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Friday night heart-stopper against Sydney and looks forward to the Pies’ Saturday match against Fremantle.
Almanac Book Review: Ruling The World, The Story of the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
May 27, 2019 by 18 Comments
Ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Luke Reynolds reviews “Ruling the World, The Story of the 1992 World Cup” by Jonathan Northall, from a time when one-day cricket really did rule the world.
Round 10 – Sir Doug Nicholls Round: Concerns for our First Nations People
May 26, 2019 by 4 Comments
Reflecting on the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, Rod Oaten wonders whether sufficient progress is being made with our First Nations people, their well-being, our understandings, and reconcialiation.
Peter Argent’s SA Country Footy Yarns: CMS Crows
May 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Another footy yarn in Peter Argent’s series of SANFL Country Footy stories.
Citrus Bob Wants You!: Lang Lang Football Club History
May 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Can you help Citrus Bob out? He’s writing the history of the Lang Lang Football Club and he is seeking memorablia, information etc. Check out his post.
Round 10 – Preview: Time for some circle work
May 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Need some help with your footy tipping? Sal Ciardulli’s authorative thoughts and previews for the Round 10 matches are in for your consideration.
The 2019 Nicola Tesla Cup
With tongue firmly in cheek, Earl O’Neill has come up with some cracking suggestions for our great game. What do you think of his proposals?