John Green watches his Tigers take on GWS in Sydney from his lounge room chair. It’s a game of pulses. And the Tiges can’t quite get enough out of their final quarter surge. [Quality match – Ed]
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: In The Back!
July 15, 2018 by 3 Comments
In The Back! Bring in some zones, and other unknowns, draw different lines on the ground let’s make the game more attractive, they claim by tearing the old structure down Rubbish I say, the game is ok, the rules are already in place since Tom Wills came to fame by inventing the game we’ve tried [Read more]
24 Horrible Hours
July 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
A trifecta of the worst kind! Tennis, footy and World Cup matches all dissected in this report by Marcus Holt.
SANFL Round 14 – Sturt v Norwood: Redlegs go bang in record last quarter blitz
July 14, 2018 by 40 Comments
Coming home with the breeze, the Redlegs seemed a chance of chasing down a 24 point deficit. What followed was the biggest last quarter in the club’s history
Round 16 – Brisbane v Carlton: Suddenly, Hot Pants.
July 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
It’s the moment your favourite pair of football shorts mysteriously transform into hotpants and the threat to throw them out becomes real that it’s time for action. Approaching marriage, it’s time to lose a few kilos, go on a park run or two, and of course, a day at the footy, climbing stairs and watching a Brisbane victory are all part of a changing lifestyle for Almanacker Jamie.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: An Object Of Desire
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The Rhymer: An Object Of Desire
Match Report – IMPACT Invitational Cup 2018
July 13, 2018 by 5 Comments
On Saturday, July 7th, the Osaka Dingoes created club history by hosting two international teams as well as 2 Tokyo based AFL clubs for their first ever IMPACT Invitational Cup Tournament held at the Canadian Academy in Kobe. Almanacker Yoshi presents his report of the Cup.
Friday the 13th!: A team of number 13’s
July 13, 2018 by 5 Comments
A team of number 13’s, what do you think?
The 2018 Transition Coach Cup
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The state of the game, transition coaches, fatwas, and everything else associated with footy are in Earl’s sights!
The Odd Friday Lunch: Terry Daniher Friday, 13th July 1.05pm, North Fitzroy Arms
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TD at Perc’s for lunch. Essendon great, Terry Daniher will be guest speaker at The Odd Friday Lunch, today Friday, 13th July at the North Fitzroy Arms.
Johnny Warren’s Wig
July 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
The latest whimsy from Damian Balassone on Johnny Warren’s Wig.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Recos
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The Rhymer putting the pain of going through a knee reconstruction into poetry.
Round 16 – Sydney v Geelong: Infrequency
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Paul Spinks was on the edge of his seat at home watching his Cats take on the Swans in Sydney. Luckily he had his mate to text and talk through the frustrations of the game – getting it all off his chest to enjoy the win.
Haiku Bob – Round 16 – dusk fills the air
July 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It appears to be poetry in motion for Collingwood at the moment. Here’s Haiku Bob’s Round 16 poem.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Kim’s record in Wisconsin, Knox and Fox in Irish playoff
July 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
Scotland’s Russell Knox taking out the Irish Open highlights Hamish Neal’s comprehensive wrap of the week in golf.
“Our Game”
This piece has been taken down following a reader’s request.