Collingwood’s true believers had a lot to like with their win over Richmond last Thursday reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life.
Sarah’s Big Swim: A piece of therapy that feels like France
April 2, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sarah Wapling continues to prepare for Sarah’s Big Swim this time by writing this expose about the therapy that is the 3 kilometre time trial. [Are we starting to get somewhere closer to Sarah’s mind here? JTH]
Co-Ordinator Col Calling: Something bugging you? Let it out, here!
April 2, 2019 by 3 Comments
Got a gripe or bug bear you want to get off your chest? Why not write about it here on The Footy Almanac, Co-ordinator Col would love to hear from you.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: Some thoughts, the critics, and an invite
April 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How a rag tag team of basketballer mates raise themselves from the bottom of the ladder to achieve success is the topic of Graeme Willingham’s book “Not Bad Thanks”. Told with good humour, at times moving, but always entertaining, the book is sure to enthrall all readers. Why not come to the Almanac dinner and hear Graeme discuss his book with John Harms. Details above.
Round 2 – Essendon v St Kilda: Chances of
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Via both the form of his Saints, the local weather forecast, Kyoto correspondent Yoshi navigates a path around probability and the idea of likelihood.
Liam Picken retires
April 2, 2019 by 5 Comments
Liam Picken, a favourite of many Almanackers and footy fans, has retired.
Finals Week 1 (2016) – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Dogs’ day away
April 2, 2019 by 1 Comment
Remember when Liam Picken played a manic forward role in the Thursday night final in Perth! John Harms on the remarkable September upset from the Western Bulldogs over the Eagles that night. [One of Liam Picken’s finest – Ed.]
AFLW Grand Final 2019 – Photo montage by Peter Argent
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Adelaide Oval played host to the AFLW Grand Final this year and Peter Argent caught the game’s outstanding moments on camera.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 2
April 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke has praise for a job well done in Round 2 and looks forward to a rematch with last year’s premiers.
Round 2 – Sydney v Adelaide: Me, Football and Owen Too.
April 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
The Swans’ start to the season has been inconsistent to say the least. A frustrated Tom Bally doesn’t have the answers as to why.
1987 Australian Open Final
April 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone on a tennis great’s unfortunately timed meal of meringue, cream and fruit.
Almanac Teams: Harolds
April 1, 2019 by 11 Comments
Glen! returns to Almanac Teams with his own side made up of players with the moniker of Harold, with focus on famed Preston hardman, Harold Martin. Almanackers, let us know of any other Harolds who were unlucky to miss – particularly if they played after 1968!
Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Victorious and home satisfied
April 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell made it home despite delays to his train trip – what he saw was a dominance from the Pies over fierce rivals Richmond. At their best, Collingwood are sublime, but will they stop all stations successfully on the quest for the flag?
The Odd Friday Lunch – Ricky Nixon: Friday 5th April, North Fitzroy Arms Hotel
April 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This Odd Friday Lunch features guest speaker Ricky Nixon on Friday 5 April at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. Ricky will discuss his career as an AFL footballer, sports management guru, and the controversies surrounding his various careers.
Round 2 – Essendon v St Kilda: High Hopes
March 31, 2019 by 4 Comments
Mick Symons understands that footy is about hope, which is sometimes hard to maintain, let alone satisfy.
Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Hot Pies
March 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Floreat Pica Society’s Bangkok correspondent, Paul McKay, files on a game for which he considered giving votes to every Collingwood player. Hot Pies.
Round 2 – Essendon v St Kilda: Bombers bomb out
March 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
Col can’t …”get no,…no satisfaction” as his Bombers bomb out, and the Stones stop rolling.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: an extract
March 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Graeme Willingham has written an entertaining book “Not Bad Thanks” about a rag tag team of basketballers. Here is an extract from the book.
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