We revisit a piece from Anzac Day last year. Historian William Westerman has some important things to say about comparing sport with warfare.
Almanac Horseracing – Oakbank: Best picnic racing carnival on the planet
April 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Roger Lowrey is a fan of the world’s greatest picnic racing carnival – Oakbank! This year he is there for Saturday’s card. These are his observations.
AFL 2019: What happens when you press Ctrl-Alt-Delete in the AFL?
April 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
An unpredictable season? Having trouble with your tipping? David Bruce suspects the AFL’s suite of rule changes has effectively hit Control-Alt-Delete on proceedings.
Almanac Pro Running: The Bull of Stawell (Part I)
April 24, 2019 by 7 Comments
Craig Little tells the tale of Luke Versace’s 2014 Stawell Gift victory – a remarkable comeback story, more than a decade in the making, which starts in Pamplona and finishes at Central Park. [Epic – JTH]
Balcony Banter Round 5 – Hawthorn v Geelong: An Easter Monday for the Cats believers
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou was moved to verse by events on Easter Monday. You can read her MCC Balcony Banter piece here.
AFL Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: Time to stop wining!
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s preview comes from Heathcote wine country this week, which has a significant impact on the flavour of his tips.
Almanac AFL Footy Tipping – Round 6
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you are still game enough to have a crack at tipping Round 6, we remind you it starts tonight.
Almanac Books: Not Bad Thanks is a hoot
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you want an entertaining examination of mateship and sporting obsession, John Harms thinks Graeme Willingham’s ‘Not Bad Thanks’ is an excellent investment. For extracts, and details on how to obtain the book, please read further.
Haiku Bob – Round 5 – secretly hoping
April 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
A strong Pies performance has Haiku Bob thinking of better times.
Round 5 – Richmond v Sydney: A Night Out
April 24, 2019 by 6 Comments
Joe De Petro trekked across town with his lapsed-Pie uncle Ron to watch Richmond take down the Swans.
Round 5 – The Neverending Weekend
April 23, 2019 by 6 Comments
Does Stephen Silvagni bleed orange? And has Ross Lyon been foxing for 13 years? Earl O’Neill answers these, and many other questions that may not have occurred to you, as he looks back at a weekend that seemingly had no end.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – AFL Rounds 5 and 6 wrap
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews the convincing win over Brisbane from a Collingwood perspective, then looks ahead to the big Anzac Day clash with the Bombers.
Round 5 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Powerful and Poignant
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Gabba was rockin’ like it was in the good old days of its triple premiership heroes. As Sean Mortell marvelled at the throngs of fans, the heroes of the piece in 2019 were wearing black and white.
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: Sunnyboys’ “Sunnyboys”
April 23, 2019 by 11 Comments
In the ninth of his occasional series revisiting classic Aussie albums, Smokie brings us a classic power-pop record that is a constant reminder of teenage summers.
WAFL Round 3: Three unbeaten
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After the third round, the WAFL’s ten-team ladder is beginning to separate more, with three familiar sides ahead at the final siren. Les Everett reports.
Round 5 – Richmond v Sydney: Go the Mighty Bloods – I love you, win or lose!
April 23, 2019 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin is a magnificent supporter – so much Swans love in her heart as is evident in this report of their match against Richmond.
Round 5 – Richmond v Sydney: Sticking at it
April 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
On one of the tougher nights Keiran Croker has had at the footy – because expectations remain high – he and his team stick at it despite a tentative performance.
AFLM Round 5 – Melbourne v St Kilda: It’s time to shine
April 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Can you feel it Almanac peoples? The warmth and happiness emanating from Saints supporters. Yvette Wroby is glowing from this terrific start to the season. Who knew?
Kate Burke’s mighty roost, The Saints and all things Think Agri
April 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Kate Burke is a great supporter of the Almanac. Her ag consultancy Think Agri is a sponsor. And she can roost a footy as this photo shows.
Round 5 – Richmond v Sydney: To Dust we shall return
April 21, 2019 by 7 Comments
To dust we shall return! The Tiges get a lift from the return of an energised Dusty Martin and are too good for the Swans at Docklands.
Recent Comments