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.
Round 7 – GWS v St Kilda: Once again realising being emotional
May 6, 2019 by 2 Comments
Yoshi is finding that he becomes emotional when watching or listening to St Kilda matches. He is obviously a true Saints fan.
Round 7 – GWS v St Kilda: We Haven’t Got the Close One
May 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
Manuka Oval in Canberra is superbly suited to Saturday afternoon football, as William Westerman reports. But as a neutral observer he was hoping for a closer game.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society Report
May 5, 2019 by 7 Comments
Our FPS correspondent (Richard Moody) is no fan of Docklands, but he’s a fan of the Pies and their classy outfit, as they notch another strong win. [Some interesting nicknames in there – Ed]
Round 7 — Brisbane v Sydney: But that’s OK
May 5, 2019 by 5 Comments
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
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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.
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