Round 1 of the AFL certainly produced several ‘interesting’ results. We can say pretty much the same after two Rounds in the NRL. Let’s recap and then look ahead to Round 3.
Almanac Rugby League – A few unexpected results spice up the NRL season
March 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
AFLW 2019 – Grand Final: Live at Federation Square Melbourne
March 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
What a way to watch the AFLW Grand Final between Adelaide and Carlton if you can’t get there, the big screen at Federation Square.
Round 2 – Tipsters nightmare after Round 1 surprises
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Round 2 starts Thursday night with a cracking game expected between Richmond and Collingwood, but who to pick? Some difficult tipping decisions ahead for Round 2.
Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: Predictions
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The Rhymer’s back with some AFL 2019 season thoughts in rhyme. How’s he faring after last week’s interesting results?
Almanac Dinner – Graeme Willingham: “Not Bad Thanks”
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Graeme Willingham has written a stranger-than-fiction tale of a grass-roots basketball team’s refusal to let power struggles, tragic events, media scrutiny and lack of skill hinder their climb from the bottom of a city league.
AFLW Preliminary Final – Adelaide v Geelong: Prelim humiliation
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Adelaide absolutely maul and humiliate the tame Cats in their AFLW Preliminary Final as Sean Mortell reports.
Almanac Lunches and Dinners – A smorgasbord to feast upon coming up!
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A smorgasbord of events for Almanackers to feast upon coming up. Check them out.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Traditions
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Joe De Petro relives the 1972 VFL Grand Final and the rivalry established between Richmond and Carlton, while watching the Round 1 match between the Tigers and the Blues at the MCG.
AFLW Preliminary Final – Adelaide v Geelong: Finding appropriate words
March 26, 2019 by 8 Comments
After watching the junior footy it’s off to the Adelaide Oval for Dave Brown and family to watch the AFLW Preliminary Final, and Adelaide’s complete demolition of a hapless Geelong.
Almanac Lawn Bowls – We Were Good In The Rain
March 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Joe De Petro and his cohorts in the “Try-Hards” tried very hard in their Reperchage Grand Final clash at the Eltham Bowling Club against the “Golfers” but it was to no avail as he relates.
Me and Mr Jones
March 26, 2019 by 12 Comments
Lazydave shares his joy and delight in meeting 91 year old Ray Jones, a past Collingwood and South Fremante player and successful architect, on a recent visit to Perth.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Gold Coast: Unpredictable and New Stephen Milnes
March 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Watching from Kobe in Japan, Yoshi reports on the thrilling win his Saints had over the Suns. He also mentions some of his training sessions and issues he needs to be aware of during a game.
PB’s Week 1 Diary – The Anti Football League
March 26, 2019 by 5 Comments
Peter Baulderstone meanders through a Round 1 he would rather forget. The Anti Football League was right – 17 game seasons and no matches when the temperature is in the 30s. Round 1 should be annulled.
The ‘Mankad’: conduct unbecoming?
March 26, 2019 by 15 Comments
What a lousy way to be dismissed! Ravi Ashwin “Mankads” Jos Buttler in IPL overshadowing Steve Smith’s return to international cricket. What do you think of Ashwin’s actions? [This new discussion is followed by Dave Brown’s piece on the issue from 2016 – Ed)
Almanac Footy – A tipster’s nightmare! What does next week hold?
March 26, 2019 by 9 Comments
Many punters and tipsters are shell-shocked after last weekend’s AFL Round 1 results. Questions are being asked about the performance of some teams and their future. Interesting times already.
Round 1 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Unwiesnable Haste
March 25, 2019 by 10 Comments
Swish saw 7/8ths of one of the many MCG day games he is hoping to take in this season. Please excuse his brevity, he’s coming back from a long spell.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: Almost, but we left it too late.
March 25, 2019 by 3 Comments
Jan Courtin was feeling great after the opening minutes of the Swans Round 1 match against the Doggies. But the feeling didn’t last long. And then her boys came storming home only to be held out in the final minutes. [You’ve got a big month coming up Jan, All the best – JTH]
A Tale of Two Freos: A long week in Fremantle football one week at a time by Les Everett
March 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Freo’s AFLW side headed to Princes Park for their Preliminary Final against Carlton while the men;s side started their season at home. Les Everett reports.
Round 1 – GWS v Essendon: What a shocker for the Dons!
March 25, 2019 by 6 Comments
Bombers glide and shot out of the sky in a humiliating loss in their Round 1 clash against GWS, disappoints Col greatly.
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