Earl O’Neill assesses the seasons of some who are done, and looks at the finals before us, as only Earl can.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Double Bryson, Wallace’s win not enough
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Hamish Neal provides another comprehensive look at the week in world golf.
Finals Week 1 – Sal’s preview: Let the games begin!
September 6, 2018 by 5 Comments
Sal sizes up a big weekend of finals football. And did he mention he doesn’t like Thursdays?
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 25: Canterbury v Cronulla – Enjoy every sandwich
September 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sharks fan Paul Macadam watched his side complete the NRL regular season with a consolidating win. He’s enjoying the taste of a fourth place sandwich.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Collingwood Magpies (14th)
September 6, 2018 by 7 Comments
Change was in the wind at Victoria Park twenty years ago, but the worst was yet to come for this 1998 crew. Give us any thoughts, happy or otherwise, or maybe some recent sightings.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: A long way to go.
September 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Keiran Croker has an interesting musical month ahead of him – and an interesting footy month. Here he previews the Swans-GWS semi-final.
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 Launch: What a night!
September 5, 2018 by 12 Comments
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 is officially launched!
Relive a great night at the North Fitzroy Arms on Tuesday night and buy your copy today!
The Merger: a new footy film by Damian Callinan
September 5, 2018 by 3 Comments
Just released in cinemas, The Merger tells the tale of country footy’s role in bringing together new and old Australians.
Round 23 – Melbourne v GWS: The Dees and Gees at the ‘G
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James Warden on the last Demons match before the Finals – weaving a smidge of history & culture with belief that perhaps *one* drought may soon be over.
Round 23 – Carlton v Adelaide: A Blues refrain
September 5, 2018 by 9 Comments
Part review of Round 23’s loss to the Crows, part taking stock of Carlton’s first two-win season in 117 years, Peter Fuller has some thoughts on venue performance, Carlton’s youth and the future.
What’s in The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018?
September 5, 2018 by 1 Comment
Here’s some information about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 which was launched on Sep 4. Copies are now available – free postage.
“The Energiser…” by KB Hill
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He’s been all over the world with business, dropped a line in the Gulf of Carpentaria with Paddy and filled many roles at Wangaratta Rovers – all part of routine for Barry Sullivan, according to KB Hill.
Almanac Rugby League – NRLW: At last!
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At last! The NRLW takes to the field this weekend for its inaugural, if ever so short, season. Here’s a preview.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Fremantle Dockers (15th)
September 5, 2018 by 8 Comments
Two decades ago, this collection was on the verge of two more decades of something. Who are they now?
Almanac Book Review – The Norm Smith Medallists: The Players Who Delivered On Football’s Grandest Stage
September 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
If only a team could be made up of Norm Smith Medallists what a team it would be! Chris Michaels reviews a new book of such players.
Pub review: The Holdy, Glenelg South
September 4, 2018 by 8 Comments
As a XXXX Gold beer ambassador, the highlight for Mickey Randall was a XXXX function at the Holdfast Hotel during which he spent some time with former Australian cricket captain, Allan Border. Here is his account.
Almanac Rugby League – Bits and pieces from here and there
September 3, 2018 by 5 Comments
Our rugby league man casts his eyes around the countryside to make random observations about ‘the greatest game of all’.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Brisbane Lions (16th)
September 3, 2018 by 10 Comments
The Brisbane Lions weren’t much good two decades ago, according to the astute judges at the Football Record. We all know about the guns who kicked on from this crew, but what about the others?
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