For the Bombers, a week has been a long time in footy ponders Col from Coober Pedy.
Almanac People – Greg Turbill: Turbs aka Tubby aka Mr Courageous
May 24, 2018 by 49 Comments
Following on from Norwood’s fabulous Hall of Fame dinner, Rulebook reflects on the career of a a truly gutsy player
Almanac Teams: The Marvel Team
May 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
David Henricus, inspired by the new Docklands Stadium name, has picked a footy team of Marvel characters.
Almanac (Fly) Fishing: ‘The Zone’ and other diversions
May 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
What a delightful Sunday afternoon meditation on ‘divertimento’ which may be a divertimento in itself. Some thoughts on fly fishing and the zone from Robbo. [Terrific – JTH]
Round 9 – Essendon v Geelong: Oh, The Dons
May 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
‘The Dons have been so disappointing this season that it was ”touch and go” as to whether I could stand another humiliating afternoon at The G.’ But wasn’t Rod Oaten sure glad he did head along to see Essendon run over the Cats on Saturday.
The World Cup Alphabet – E is for…
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling continues The World Cup Alphabet with the letter E.
Round 9 – St Kilda v Collingwood: Royal Wedding v Footy
May 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
Yoshi is full of frustration, as are most Saints fans. Not only was he unable to watch the game live in Japan due to work, it was put on another channel because of the Royal Wedding and when he could catch up, he did not like what he saw.
Round 9 – Brisbane v Hawthorn: Undercard upset
May 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
Best laid plans and all that… Jarrod Landells tuned in to watch the Lions of old while the Tigers of old were shown up in Perth and was delighted by the youth at Woolloongabba
Haiku Bob – Round 9 – in the blink of an eye
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
A Collingwood win gives us an uplifting poem from Haiku Bob this week.
Fearless 2018 Round 9: Markle, sparkle, Narkle, debacle – so much for poetry!
May 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless reviews Round 9 of the 2018 AFL Season.
Should The AFLW Be Afraid Of North Melbourne In 2019?
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
Alex Docherty gives a comprehensive wrap up of the AFLW player movements after the trade period and ponders if the Kangas have recruited their way into being Flag favourites.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2018 Round 9: A Win Is a Win Is a Win
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
Collingwood’s Round 9 win over St Kilda wasn’t overly impressive, but Cam Hooke is happy to take the points as he covers all things black & white in his comprehensive weekly wrap.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Wise uses Aussie knowledge for Texas win, Belgian Knockout confusion
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
With events last week in Texas, Virginia and Belgium, Hamish Neal keeps us up to speed with all that’s happening on the fairways with his weekly golf wrap.
Norwood Hall Of Fame Legends
May 24, 2018 by 22 Comments
A wonderful evening as the Norwood Football Club inducted it’s inaugural 5 Legends at it’s Hall of Fame night. Malcolm Ashwood was there taking it all in while also being on raffle ticket duty.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin selection time (give us your thoughts)
May 23, 2018 by 2 Comments
The pinnacle of this year’s rugby league calendar, State of Origin 2018, looms on the horizon. Almanac rugby league editor Ian Hauser tries to second guess the selectors in the lead-up to the first clash early in June. Will he be even close to the mark?
Almanac Rugby League – Sorting out the Cronks
May 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A phrase that stuck in a schoolboy’s mind for fifty years; a post on the Almanac site five years ago; an email pops up on a screen earlier this month. The dots connect for Almanac rugby league editor Ian Hauser and he’s off for coffee tomorrow.
Round 9 – West Coast v Richmond: Bloody Sunday
May 23, 2018 by 5 Comments
Richmond flew to the West but were swooped on by the Eagles. Paddy Grindlay saw his Tigers not so much clawed but out-tigered. Here he pays his respects.
Reclaim our Game – Interview with Gerry Eeman
May 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
Andy Fuller spoke with Gerry Eeman, the President of the AFL Fan’s Association about some of the issues facing the league, and also adds his own perspective.
Late 70s Tassie State Teams – Changing Times
May 23, 2018 by 9 Comments
Tasmania was not immune to the changing social mores of the late 70s, as these team photos depict. Who went on to the big time, who stayed home but could have been anything?
Robbie Walker…what a corker! by KB Hill
May 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The careers of country footballers who could’ve been goers in the big smoke – but never did – make for interesting tales. KB Hill tells of one of them: Wangaratta Rovers great, Robbie Walker
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