Our rugby league editor runs his eye over the Kangaroo Merit Team selected over the weekend. He has one or two bones to pick.
Memories of Cyril, a delightful footballer
July 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
For Tom, the joy of watching Cyril was the strongest and most lasting memory he has from 2008. He was that flag. He seemed to gel instinctively with the hallowed turf of the MCG, a stage that would form the canvas for most of his footballing artistry.
Round 17 – St Kilda v Carlton: Great Win Beating Others
July 15, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yoshi is excited by the Saints victory over the Blues even though he missed the live broadcast!
Round 17 – GWS v Richmond: The Giants’ last laugh
July 15, 2018 by 3 Comments
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
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
July 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rhymer putting the pain of going through a knee reconstruction into poetry.
“Our Game”
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