Alex Docherty shares his comprehensive analysis of the closely-contested win for his Dogs over a competitive Lions
Round 8 – Hawthorn v Sydney: The Unpredictability of footy and life!
May 12, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jan is rapt! Who could have planned for a 20-year old rookie, in just his third game, to have carried out such a remarkable performance. Ronke is his name – Ronks his nickname. Seven goals, ten tackles in any game is a best on ground performance, but to do it in his first game at the G, against a team such as Hawthorn, is a feat he will never forget. The coach/coaches won’t forget, the opposition won’t forget, and the fans won’t forget.
‘Balancing Acts: Women in Sport’ book launch speech – ‘My Favourite Moment in Sport’
May 12, 2018 by 15 Comments
As part of the Melbourne launch of the book, Balancing Acts: Women in Sport, at Readings on Friday night, Kasey was honoured to be invited along with four other of the book’s contributors to share a story relating to the theme, ‘My favourite moment in sport’ to celebrate the book as well all of our general love of sports. This is her story.
Funny Teams: Almanac All-time Alliteration Alumni
May 11, 2018 by 42 Comments
BB Productions (Peter B and Phil “Lord Bogan” D) have collaborated on a team of the greatest alliterative names in Australian football. Mathilde fancies a Steele Sidebottom. We prefer Ursula Undress. Memories, additions and comments welcomed.
State of the game, state of mind (time moves a little slower here)
May 11, 2018 by 12 Comments
When sport is just another entertainment option, it’s no surprise when it’s criticised as being less compelling than, say, Game of Thrones.
Thousands of Victorian footballers to play in state-wide beyondblue round this weekend.
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More than 8000 Victorian footballers will shine a light on mental health when they play in a new state-wide AFL Victoria beyondblue round on May 12 and 13.
Round 8: Sal’s thoughts and selections for this round of footy
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Sal expects a number of unpredictable games to select winners from this round, and with the predicted weather conditions that have not been seen this year will make selections even more difficult.
VAFA Premier C – St Mary’s Salesian v Fitzroy: What a lovely bunch of coconuts and a beautiful set of numbers
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Forget the Budget numbers – as PC says we BBs will be dead before we’re in fiscal surplus again. Nonetheless there are happy things to ponder for Fitzroy fans this year.
New scalping laws a win for fans
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The following is a press release from the AFL Fans Association reacting to the State Government’s decision to outlaw scalping at all Victorian AFL finals from September this year. The AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” New scalping laws a win for fans Fans have welcomed new laws that [Read more]
Bombers, Blues and the wood!
May 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Certain teams have the “wood” over the Bombers and the Blues are no exception. Col is hoping this won’t be the case this week when his Bombers take on nemesis Carlton.
Round 7 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Disappointing Dons and around the grounds
May 10, 2018 by 1 Comment
‘This must surely be one of the worst games of football from the Essendon Football Club that I have ever seen.’ Rod Oaten was not impressed with his Dons on Saturday.
Almanac Music – Nostalgic Rock ‘n Roll: The Killers Melbourne Concert Review
May 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell went along to see The Killers at Hisense Arena over the weekend where the Las Vegas outfit proved to him why they are indeed a ‘vital cog in stabilising the runaway music industry’ and more than just ‘Mr. Brightside’.
Fearless 2018 Round 7: Jayden Laverde should have played with Rob Shirley
May 10, 2018 by 1 Comment
Fearless wraps up Round 7.
‘Giving Footy Fans a Voice’ – first AFLFA forum: The AFL Fans Association
May 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The AFL Fans Association will run a free forum at the Richmond Football Club on Sunday, June 24 where fans can tell the AFLFA what’s important to them. All fans are welcome but must register. Link in the article.
Haiku Bob – Round 7 – at both ends
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A Collingwood win in Brisbane has boosted Haiku Bob’s spirits. Here’s his Round 7 poem.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Day wins again, Irish delight at Golf Sixes
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Jason Day’s second win of the year plus a terrific second edition of the Golf Sixes highlight Hamish Neal’s weekly review of all things golf.
Fletcher Roberts: Just A Suburban Boy
May 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou interviews Fletcher Roberts of the Western Bulldogs, taking us on his journey from the Murrumbeena Under 9’s and having Richmond’s Matthew Richardson as his idol, to AFL Premiership defender and beyond.
Confessions of an MCG Pie-girl
May 10, 2018 by 17 Comments
After feeling the pressure to find a job, Bridget Schwerdt is employed at the MCG as a Pie-Girl. Here’s the story of the process and of her first sessions on the job when, possibly because of her mathematical skills, she is sent to become a Wiener Girl. [Very funny Bridget. We’ll be looking for you – Ed] [first published in 2015 when our Pie-Girl was in Grade 10]
Almanac Teams: Murray Kangaroos
May 9, 2018 by 13 Comments
Glen! has been inspired by both the fertile lands along the mighty Murray and resident Almanac Teams doyen, Phil Dimitriadis, to put together a team of Kangaroos hailing from either side of the river.
Round 7 – St Kilda v Melbourne: Wins, losses and life.
May 9, 2018 by 12 Comments
Yvette Wroby has an active footy weekend: Southern Saints VFLW practice at Moorabbin, Skybus Stadium Saturday morning, Frenken Homes Oval at Casey Fields Cranbourne Saturday afternoon to see the St Kilda Sharks, St Kilda Town Hall Sunday morning and watching her beloved Saints on Sunday afternoon. Babysitting Monday felt like a breeze!
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