The new owners of Prince Patrick Hotel are holding a fundraising Lunch for BCNA event with Yvette Wroby as guest speaker. She’s been asked to speak for 20 minutes. Come and see if she can stick to a deadline when there’s SO much to say in the current climate!
“…….KARL…….” by KB Hill
August 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
KB Hill catches up with Karl Norman, an ex Blue who always danced to his own tune, and who continues to star in country footy to this day.
Round 20 – Melbourne v Gold Coast: Cashing in on the comforts of home
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Home, and a sense of belonging, more than made up for the lack of drama as Geoff Woolcock took in the MCG action on Sunday.
Round 20 – West Coast v Fremantle: A Momentary Gaff
August 8, 2018 by 5 Comments
It feels like a “death” in the footy family over West according to Peter Baulderstone. The Brayshaw family; the Gaff family; the Eagles flag hopes and honest competitiveness. Hard life lessons all round.
One Hundred Years Ago: Round 4, 20th May, 1911
August 8, 2018 by 13 Comments
If you were in any doubt, violence in football is nothing new. As an example, we revisit the 1911 VFL season, and a controversial incident that ended up in the law courts.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 20: The Year of the Pie
August 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
Despair not, Magpies! Cam Hooke still believes this could be The Year of the Magpie.
Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: No more wasting please!
August 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
A few friendly drinks aren’t enough to distract Yoshi from the Saints’ reversal of fortune in this match.
Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Adoration of The Bont
August 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
‘Bont the artist emerged with splashes of colour and not just dabs of pastel here and there. He was suddenly Jackson Pollock in a room full of still-life painters.’ It was a tale of two halves Saturday night and The Bont was there to lead the charge for the Dogs. Neil Anderson captures his artistry in his report.
I’ve not left the house in four days…
August 7, 2018 by 10 Comments
‘…sitting in a medical clinic the doctor peered at the x-ray and asked, “Have you ever broken your foot?”’
Mickey Randall’s old footy injury ‘came home to roost’ recently and it was straight to surgery to sort it out.
First AFLFA Forum: AFL Fans reveal what they love about footy and what needs improving
August 7, 2018 by 1 Comment
The AFL Fans Association hosted their first fan forum at Punt Rd in June to hear what fans love about AFL footy and what they think needs improving. They have now collated their results in a report that will be delivered to the AFL and have also made it public for all fans to read.
Almanac Satire – Please explain: Desmond interviews an AFL Executive
August 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
David Wilson’s character, interviewer extraordinaire, Des Troyer is again joined by our anonymous up-and-coming AFL Executive to discuss equality and fairness in the AFL.
Almanac Rugby League – European Rugby League: Serbia hosts U/19s championship
August 7, 2018 by 1 Comment
Damian Roache is in Serbia for the European Rugby League U/19 Championship, soaking up the opportunity to meet more people in the game from around the world and experiencing different stadiums all while watching the game’s international rising stars.
Round 20 – West Coast v Fremantle: The State of Our Game
August 7, 2018 by 15 Comments
DaveMcG went along to two WAFL games before he made it to Optus Stadium on Sunday for the Western Derby. Watching clubs like West Perth who are close to folding, gave him pause to consider the state of the game from a different perspective.
The Best Against the Best
August 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
glennontour decided to have a look through the 2018 AFL results so far and put together a ladder that includes only matches against top 10 sides to see how the the best teams really do rank against the best teams. What do you think?
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: A return after almost six years and a return to form
August 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker’s Swans fought hard for their win over everyone’s rival and their 1918 Grand Final opponents, Collingwood.
Round 20 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Port pipped at the post in a Showdown thriller
August 6, 2018 by 16 Comments
Capping off an outrageous two days of footy, the Showdown was one for the ages. Chris Michaels has some observations.
Stodgington Hotel
August 6, 2018 by 18 Comments
Heading from western Victoria to his home in East Gippsland, celebrated Australian writer Bruce Pascoe just has to see his Tigers on Friday night. He winds up in the Stodgington Hotel. This is the account of his night. [Brilliant! Great to have you on the Almanac site Bruce – JTH]
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: The goal Tom McCartin will never forget!
August 6, 2018 by 8 Comments
For Jan Courtin, the rivalry with Collingwood stretches all the way back to her first season watching footy as a child. This week wasn’t so much about the Pies as it was about her Bloods, putting two questionable performances behind them in a last-gasp win.
Round 20 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: Experience is the best teacher
August 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
All of Lions’ fans’ figurative arms should be around Cam Rayner according to Jarrod Landells, as Brisbane fell agonisingly short of North Melbourne.
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