South Australia’s quintessential 1963 kicking manual has been unearthed. What secrets does it hold?
Round 10 – Sir Doug Nicholls Round: How will your team fare?
May 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Another round of exciting footy matches in the Round 10 Sir Doug Nicholls Round this weekend.
Round 9 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Bigger Losers than Labor
May 23, 2019 by 9 Comments
Smokie argues that North’s loss last Saturday night in Hobart was even worse than that of the ALP in the federal election
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Brooks’ double among New York rabble
May 23, 2019 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal with his weekly golf report which features the US PGA win of Brooks Koepka and includes some strong views about New York’s golfing crowds.
Almanac Photography: Why sport matters (Kids trying their hearts out).
May 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
Just a few things that sport offers, as captured by photographer Pierre Bradley at a recent Under 10 girls soccer match.
Almanac Teams: How good are these Scotts ?
May 22, 2019 by 15 Comments
How good is this team? Phil Dimitriadis captures the spirit of the moment.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell – Street Rhythm exhibition
May 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
Kate Birrell’s exhibition of Melbourne urban life, Street Rhythm, has opened at Chapel Off Chapel. Pictures and details within.
2019 Federal election – a sport perspective
May 22, 2019 by 4 Comments
Sport may not have captured many headlines during the Federal election campaign, but Greg Blood thinks it came out a significant winner. He looks at the comparative policies and funding proposals of both parties.
Tom Boyd
May 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie looks at the football odyssey of Tom Boyd, from number one draft pick to retirement at age 23.
Fearless 2019 Round 9: Footy is a week to weak proposition – anything can happen
May 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you want a concise wrap-up of AFL round 9 events, Fearless is your man.
Plenty of horses and beer at Casterton but where are the kelpies?
May 22, 2019 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey heads to the home of the kelpie, Casterton, by the Glenelg River where the famous jumps course features fences which are actually alive and growing. He meets locals and visitors all united in the love of a punt and an ale on Cup day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review; Round 10 Preview
May 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke provides a definitive review of Collingwood’s round 9 clash (including some wonderful statistical analysis) before looking forward to their blockbuster round 10 match against Sydney.
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Shades of 2010
May 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell attended the MCG on Saturday afternoon to see his Pies square off against St Kilda. The result left him pondering the glory days of 2010.
A student’s tribute to Bob Hawke
May 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is a first year university student – doing journalism. He discusses how the public memory of Bob Hawke has informed his understanding of him. [Very interesting to see what is strongest in the public memory – Ed]
Round 9 – North Melbourne v Sydney: How impressive are our young cygnets!
May 21, 2019 by 12 Comments
The young Swans are beginning to make an impact on the Sydney team, and Jan Courtin is very happy about this as her report of the Round 9 match between the Roos and Swans at Blundstone Arena indicates.
Round 9 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Wiser with Time; Dad, Uncle James and Tom Hawkins
May 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou, her dad, Tom Hawkins, and a Coke, are just a small part of a day at the footy as Anna’s report shows.
Onya, Tom!
May 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill offers his thoughts about Tom Boyd’s recent retirement.
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