Yvette Wroby writes of her three games at Docklands on Saturday. Of Masters and AFLW players, supporters and connections. Of taking it all in amongst friends.
A tribute to Les Carlyon
March 15, 2019 by 12 Comments
John Harms knew Les Carlyon by his words. He pays tribute to the classic Australian story-teller.
AFLW Round 7 – Crunch time for some!
March 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
What a cracker this last round of AFLW 2019 footy is going to be! So much at stake for many teams to determine who eventually plays in the finals. Bring it on!
Dudley Street Doggies: Hammeroids
March 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Old mate Clem shares his opinion on the Bullydogs Round 1 cartoon jumper. He’s not pleased.
Almanac Horseracing: Our Andy’s Paisley Park wins the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham
March 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
Almanac form analyst and red wine connoisseur Andy Gemmell’s horse Paisley Park has won the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Go you good thing! [Watch the race and also read the profile – Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Footy: we’re back. Go Pies
March 14, 2019 by 3 Comments
Cam Hooke returns to the Almanac for the 2019 season, full of his trademark Magpie optimism.
Almanac Cricket – Why Moises Henriques may be an Ashes smokey
March 14, 2019 by 7 Comments
Moises Henriques for the 2019 Ashes Squad? Dan thinks he’s a chance, what do you think?
‘The ultimate team-man…………’ – KB Hill
March 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
KB Hill maintains his run of ripper stories about prominent sportspeople from up around Wang. Today he highlights the Wilson family and, in particular, Mick, a long-serving, hard running, fierce tackling country footy icon.
1971 – Vic v SA (MCG): A New Record
March 13, 2019 by 17 Comments
The Victorian public’s interest in state football was at an all-time high in June 1971, as both sides were filled with names that resonate to this day. Swish has annotated that game’s Football Record and has obtained some memories from one of the SA participants.
Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: The Wayward Golf Buggy
March 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
A golfing moral from the The Rhymer: keep your eyes on the motorised buggy and not the pretty girl!
Almanac Rugby League – New NRL season kicks off tomorrow night
March 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
The 2019 NRL premiership season kicks off tomorrow night when the Melbourne Storm play host to the Brisbane Broncos. Here’s our season preview complete with fearless predictions.
The Footy Almanac 2019 Season Launch (March 15)
March 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
Come to lunch! We’re launching the Almanac’s 2019 season on March 15 at the North Fitzroy Arms – with Sam Butler. All welcome.
AFLW Round 6 – Geelong v Fremantle: Dockers too hot
March 12, 2019 by 3 Comments
“It was my first visit to Kardinia Park since Saturday 14 August 2004 and after that horrible experience I’d vowed never to return.” Les Everett overturned a vow on Saturday. And he is very happy about that.
AFLW Round 6 – Geelong v Fremantle: A major step back for inconsistent Cats
March 11, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell on a game of two halves – did Geelong fade out or did Fremantle run away with it in this contest with ramifications for both AFLW conferences?
Almanac Footy Teams – Bert and Ernie Muppets both, a footy team they’d love to coach
March 11, 2019 by 35 Comments
Sesame Street, The Muppets, what’ve they got to do with footy? Berts and Ernies of course! Phil Dimitriadis has come up with another corker of a footy team.
Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: New Rules
March 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The AFL new rules have been tried on the field, and his thoughts about them The Rhymer does wield!
The greatest of t-shirts
March 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
Got a favourite t-shirt? Earl O’Neill had 120 at one time! This is his story of a special one he bought in Zimbabwe. Earl also relives some of his experiences of his time in Zimbabwe.
Almanac Horseracing – The Corowa Cup: Country racing, a great day out!
March 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Corowa Cup proved country racing at its best, as Glen! reports, with a fistful of dollars in his hands!
AFLW 2019 Round 6 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: North continues to dominate
March 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Roos put on a polished display of footy to defeat Collingwood in Round 6 of the AFLW reports Caspar McLeod.
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