Capping off an outrageous two days of footy, the Showdown was one for the ages. Chris Michaels has some observations.
Round 20 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Port pipped at the post in a Showdown thriller
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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
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All of Lions’ fans’ figurative arms should be around Cam Rayner according to Jarrod Landells, as Brisbane fell agonisingly short of North Melbourne.
Round 20 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Rod was optimistic!
August 5, 2018 by 1 Comment
It was nerve wracking stuff, the best game he has seen all year, but not good for an aged Don Tragic like Rod Oaten. Just when he thought Essendon had a chance to win, Hawthorn scored and dashed his hopes.
Round 20 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Dons nose dive
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Caspar McLeod feels like the classic match against Hawthorn mirrors Essendon’s season. Brave in some parts, inconsistent for the most part. Massive fight back, but, ultimately, they fall short of the prize.
Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: St Kilda’s Season From Hell Continues
August 5, 2018 by 10 Comments
It’s been a season from hell for the 2018 Saints, and Braham Dabscheck is hopeful they can make a better fist of 2019. For the rest of this season, he hopes the Saints can cause upsets in the games that remain.
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: One for the ages
August 5, 2018 by 14 Comments
Cheryl Critchley is loving this new Richmond world – one where her Tiges can not only beat Geelong but beat them twice in a season.
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: Be careful what you wish for
August 5, 2018 by 6 Comments
A flippant pre-game wish makes for a nervous final quarter. Will responsibility fall on John Green’s shoulders?
Round 20 – How are the fingernails? Incredible results!
August 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
Nailbiters, first four games of Round 20 down to the wire!
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: The Benchmark v The Tom Toms
August 3, 2018 by 4 Comments
The Benchmark v The Tom Toms!
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Nineteen
August 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
A bit of Numerology this week from Earl O’Neill as he wraps up Round 19.
Sydney Almanackers’ Football Lunch (Aug 11)
August 2, 2018 by 7 Comments
Sydney Almanackers, time for a get together. Aug 11 lunch and then footy at Henson Park.
Alamanac Golf: Jarrod Lyle. He is a winner, and an inspiration.
August 2, 2018 by 4 Comments
With the sad news this week the Jarrod Lyle has now been placed into palliative care, Hamish Neal’s regular golf column is on hold as he reflects on Lyle and life.
Almanac Rugby League – Five new Immortals inducted
August 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The NRL inducted a surprising 5 new Immortals last night. Our rugby league editor thinks they got it right.
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