An over-confident Cookie and his young bloke (primary school age) go to Kardinia Park for the contest between their Cats and GWS. It’s an afternoon of history and memory – with sage advice from the young fella. [Super piece – Ed]
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: The “Fab Four” no more
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All was not lost when Paul announced the end of the Fab Four almost 50 years ago [“Imagine” and “Live and Let Die” still to come – Ed.] and for John Green, the sky has yet to fall on his hobbled Tigers as they pulled off a stunning upset of Port Adelaide sans stars.
When too much football is barely enough
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Mickey Randall really packed it in to his Saturday arvo, making time for three games of footy (and a horse race or two) in a classic case of “Too much sport being barely enough”.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 5 Wrap
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The gap in the NRL between top and bottom got worse this weekend. But it was a great day at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday – except for the infernal noise that supposedly passes as entertainment.
Round 4 – Essendon v Brisbane: Wow!
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It has been at turns a disheartening and encouraging four weeks for Caspar McLeod’s Bombers – after the second win on the trot in impressive style, he has just one word to sum up their turnaround…
Almanac Football – The 10-team WAFL kicks off
April 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
WA Almanacker correspondent, Les Everett, reports on the first round of WAFL matches played last weekend.
SANFL – The Angaston Panthers: Their history and the greats of the club
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Peter Argent looks at the history and the great players from SANFL country club, the Angaston Panthers.
Round 3 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: The 4400
April 12, 2019 by 3 Comments
Distractions here, distractions there, supporters coming out of the woodwork, Igor02 muses upon them all in his excitement watching the Brisbane Lions win their third straight match for the season.
The Disneyfication of the AFL
April 12, 2019 by 21 Comments
Australian Rules football is a grassroots sport, but the AFL’s increasing corporatisation is distancing the game from the fans writes Dr Andy Fuller from the University of Melbourne.
Thirty Metres
April 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Matt Zurbo’s back doing what he does best; writing from the heart, stories about footy and footy clubs, mates, good times, life and living, and being the best you can, all written in his own laconic style.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: extract no. 3, Playing above oneself
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Exceptionalism, or playing above oneself? Graeme Willingham defines his thoughts on both in this extract from his new book, “Not Bad Thanks”.
Round 4 – Previewish (again): A bit of Four Play
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tipsters, Sal’s preview of everything footy and horseracing for your consideration this weekend.
When The Mighty Fall/ Fail
April 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
The Ruminator asks us to think beyond the easy road of character assassinations and instead explore constructive, respectful and meaningful conversations with those with whom we may disagree strongly. A challenging and perceptive call to pause, think and then engage. A short treatise on humanity.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: In My Blood
April 11, 2019 by 4 Comments
Football and family go hand in hand as Saskia Schaap shows in this fine poem about her own family. But football is not the most important thing that runs in her family, as you will find out.
Almanac Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club March Review
April 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
The final 2018/19 season review from the Pomborneit Cricket Club is a joyous one as the Bulls tasted premiership success in the South West Cricket Association Division 1 Grand Final. [A huge season’s effort of reporting by premiership player Luke Reynolds that had us all cheering gopombobulls! Ed.]
Almanac Rugby League – Round 5 and it’s getting desperate for some
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The harsh reality of an ‘also ran’ tag for the 2019 season hangs over the heads of several NRL clubs as they head into this weekend’s Round 5 – and it’s only April!
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Ko’s ANA, Kupcho triumphs at Augusta, Conners into the Masters
April 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal celebrates the week in world golf, examines a trend towards mixed tournaments, and looks ahead to the ‘pomp and circumstance, gravitas and allure of Augusta and Masters week’.
2009 Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Magic Medhurst beats flood by surfing it
April 11, 2019 by 2 Comments
Both Haiku Bob and the Almanac have traveled far since HB wrote his first match report, in Round 4 2009. It turned out to be good weather for trout farming. And Pies.
FEARLESS 2019 Round 3 – 666…so far so good; It’s definitely opened up the game.
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Another round of high-octane footy made for a tipster’s nightmares and trademark Fearless analysis.
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