The winning opposition’s team song lingers like a bad smell for Jan, infiltrating her bones, and getting the hippocampus all excited once more. Not a beneficial thought, one to get rid of claims Jan as she ponders the Swans defeat.
Round 7 – Sydney v North Melbourne: Opposition songs should never be heard at the SCG
May 6, 2018 by 11 Comments
Round 7- Adelaide v Carlton: Come, Come Mr Bond
May 6, 2018 by 20 Comments
A critique of TV, radio and Bond movies all in one match report from Mickey Randall. Gold!
Remembering J. Neville Turner
May 6, 2018 by 6 Comments
John Harms went to J Neville Turner’s funeral on Thursday, prompting a few memories and this tribute (which includes a description of Neville’s tennis serve).
Round 6 – Collingwood v Richmond: D.Wilson & B.Grundy
May 4, 2018 by 11 Comments
The Tigers run out 43-point winners on one of the rare occasions when everyone leaves the ground somewhat satisfied. The Pies showed enough to challenge the premiers, which bodes well for the rest of their year. And the premiers rose to the challenge, as very good sides do reports Jack.
The View from the Summit
May 4, 2018 by 5 Comments
Above all, Richmond has reminded Stainless why he fell in love with footy in the first place. It’s something you do and watch for fun. His Tigers are bringing him a lot of joy!
Round 6 – Collingwood v Richmond: The Masters Apprentices
May 4, 2018 by 3 Comments
The tribes gathered before the game, headed to the MCG and then slogged out a tight battle for three quarters before the Tiges exploded away, much to the delight of Joe De Petro.
‘Free’ Thinking and ‘The State of the Game’
May 4, 2018 by 22 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is happy with his Eagles but wonders if rugby tactics are taking over the Australian game. Some musing on changing the risk/reward of free kicks to encourage open running, long kicking and high marking (explain it to your kids).
Ian Hauser (Almanac rugby league aficianado) and writerightediting
May 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Ian Hauser is enjoying retirement – which is becoming semi-retirement as his editing service writerightediting is called on more and more.
Round 7 thoughts and predictions from Sal
May 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Can’t decide who to pick in the footy this weekend? Sal’s thoughts and predictions for Round 7 might help.
Fearless: Some observations
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Fearless details some observations he has made from the first six rounds of footy.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch 11th May: with ABC TV presenter Paul “PK” Kennedy
May 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
ABC presenter Paul Kennedy will be the guest speaker at the next Almanac/Odd Friday lunch on 11th May at the North Fitzroy Arms.
VAFA Premier C – The CYs Preview: Uni Daze
May 4, 2018 by 5 Comments
In this week’s preview, Smokie reminisces about his tumultuous time at Melbourne Uni
A hard rain’s gonna fall!
May 4, 2018 by 6 Comments
Bomber bombs, Bombers overshoot runway, it can all get a little too much for Col but he will still be there cheering for his team against the Hawks.
Fearless 2018 Round 6: Through the media haze…the formline emerges…
May 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s the weekly AFL wrap up from Fearless as he reviews Round 6.
Haiku Bob – Round 6 – almost gone
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Here’s Haiku Bob’s reflective Round 6 offering.
The 2018 Cup Of Hubris
May 3, 2018 by 6 Comments
Earl O’Neill looks at the state of the 18-team AFL comp and wonders how the battling teams will fight their way off the bottom.
Almanac Rugby League – The longest minute: one epic Grand Final, one family’s story, one perfect piece of storytelling
May 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sport imitates life imitates sport! The nail-biting 2015 NRL Grand Final between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos has spawned a theatrical production, The Longest Minute. The on-field rollercoaster performances of the Cows over two decades meets the off-field carousel of the Wright family.
Round 6 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: Where is the game plan?
May 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
There was no note taking for Yoshi this week, just some good old-fashioned watching of the footy. With a quarter of the season complete, the Saints haven’t yet adjusted to the departures of champions Riewoldt and Montagna; something that needs rectifying.
A champ of football’s golden era by KB Hill
May 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
KB Hill has taken a look at the life and times of Albury legend and Essendon Hall of Famer, Jack Jones, shared with the Almanac here
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