Fearless returns for the 2019 season. Here’s his summary of the Round 1 action.
FEARLESS 2019 – Round 1: Better late than never without Foreman, Shatner, Winkler
April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
AFL Round 3: Do you want to write a yarn about one of the matches?
April 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
Here are the Round 3 matches. If you’d like to write about one let us know. Happy to feature more than one writer per game.
(Melbourne) Launch of “More of the Kangaroo” by Murray Bird and Greg Parker (April 11)
April 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Murray Bird and Greg Parker will discuss their book , “More of the Kangaroo” a detailed history of Australian Football in Queensland, in conversation with John Harms at the Melbourne launch on Thursday 11 April at the North Fitzroy Arms.
Alamanac Golf: Golf Capital – Inspiration time, more Kuchar nonsense
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Hamish Neal explains why Matt Kuchar is the ‘current pantomime villain’ of golf in his weekly roundup of play from around the world.
Daylight fails to save Hawks – Round 2, 2009
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Our Round 2, 2009 revisit continues with the Hawks taking on the Swans. Buddy Franklin was running around for the Hawks in those days. As in 2019, daylight saving ran into April back then, too, and in the Deep North, the clock played havoc with Tim Baker’s already stressed evening. Check out the retro font!
Almanac Rugby League – Certainties, contenders and chumps
April 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 of the NRL kicks off tonight. After an intriguing opening to the season, perhaps this weekend we’re about to find out a bit more about how a few teams are travelling. Is winnowing season coming early?
Another blast from the past – Collingwood v Melbourne: Round 2, 2009
April 3, 2019 by 1 Comment
Collingwood supporters had a lot to smile about 10 years ago in Round 2, 2009. As for the Demons, not a good result as the reprised report by Steve Healy indicates.
‘Far from the madding crowd…..’ – KB Hill
April 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill reprises his tribute to Lance Oswald, Strathmerton legend, St Kilda star of the early 60s and a member of both their Hall of Fame and Team of the Century. According to many local experts, he was Wangaratta’s finest football product. Lance passed away recently.
How was your team performing 10 years ago? – Bluebaggers, something to make you smile!
April 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
Was your team on the winners list 10 years ago in Round 2 2009? Check out some of the Almanac match reports from that round. The Blues match will bring some joy to the now long suffering Carlton fans!
Almanac Football – 666, what about new markings? asks Nick Howson.
April 3, 2019 by 3 Comments
Artist Nick Howson, an Almanac favourite, has drawn his suggestion for a new layout of oval lines to reflect the new 666 rule. What do you think?
Haiku Bob – Round 2: old enough
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Haiku Bob, photographic words reflecting a thought, a scene, and the footy.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Rounds 1 and 2: Reports
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Cam Hooke presents his report for the Collingwood true believers analysing aspects of the Round 1 and 2 matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 2: Talking Points
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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.
The 2019 Josephine Baker Cup
Two Rounds into the season and already Earl has sage advice for fans about their club’s prospects for the year. Alert: you may need to have a fortified snifter close to hand!