Hamish Neal’s golf wrap is back after a short break. He hasn’t missed a beat.
Round 5 – St Kilda v GWS: It takes a village
April 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
A village helped Yvette Wroby get to the Saturday afternoon game. And the village of noisy Saints supporters helped the Saints get within a whisker of an upset to top of the table GWS.
The sad demise of trooper Le Brun by KB Hill
April 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
Shared with the Footy Almanac by KB Hill, this is the tale of Norman Le Brun, coach of Wangaratta’s historic 1937 premiership. A mere three years later, his career would be put on hold when he enlisted in the army…
Round 5 – St Kilda v GWS Giants: Saints nearly go marching in with upset
April 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The first draw of the season marked a rebound from several weeks of poor form for the Saints, of which Yoshi is grateful.
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Apathy on the field leads to apathy off it, and the death of the bump
April 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
For Chris Michaels, the reaction to Lindsay Thomas’ bump on Scott Selwood was overwrought – unlike the reaction of the Port faithful, who were decidedly disengaged compared to their Footy Park days
Almanac Baseball: Sox Soar
April 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
Love ’em or hate ’em (Brian the Ruminator loves ’em) the Boston Red Sox are in the midst of arguably their best ever start to a season. He breaks down why this year has been a red-letter one for the red-socked ones.
Remember The Argus
April 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
Gone but not forgotten, newspaper The Argus shaped a juvenile Chris Aulich’s love affair with the giants of Victorian footy through print but more importantly pictures – culminating in a lifelong bond with Geelong.
Nathan Buckley press conference: Anzac Day clash important in more ways than one
April 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou transcribed Nathan Buckley’s take on the importance of playing on Anzac Day in general & what the Magpies hope to do this Wednesday against old foes Essendon
Freedom and adventure without the accompanying danger.
April 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
It wasn’t the piece Adam Fox originally envisioned, but fatherhood, work & study have conflated to bring us this, a laundry list of literary gems in order of encounter.
Almanac Football: IMPACT Anzac Day Cup Tournament 2018
April 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yoshi got a guernsey for the Osaka Dingoes in the IMPACT Anzac Day tournament – a round robin affair with every team winning at least one game.
Round 5 – Fremantle v Western Bulldogs: Pulverised in Perth
April 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Alex Docherty couldn’t find too many positives for his Dog’s from their trip to WA. And wonders: is that the old Nat Fyfe running around on two good legs?
Who’s Number 6 for Darebin?
April 23, 2018 by 5 Comments
From inauspicious beginnings, L N Zoch has become a keen observer of all things VFLW. Two weeks out from the season, here’s a bundle of everything that impressed, inspired or infuriated last year.
Help George Telek in his time of need
April 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
Legendary PNG musician and a voice of Melanesia, George Telek is suffering from mouth cancer and requires significant treatment. Read on for more about George and how you can help out.
Vale J. Neville Turner, one of life’s great characters
April 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
J. Neville Turner was a great character who had many passions: cricket, tennis, soccer, music and the law. Sadly he died last Thursday. He was a dear friend of many, including those in the Almanac community associated with the Australian Cricket Society and the Australian Society of Sports Historians. Ian Hammet (Almanac member, and ACS stalwart) penned this tribute. No doubt we will hear more in the coming days. Vale Neville Turner.
Jess Dal Pos goes to India
April 23, 2018 by 3 Comments
From Blacktown to Mumbai, Jess Dal Pos’ deep passion for footy has her kicking goals.
Citrus Bob on cricket’s new media landscape
April 22, 2018 by 15 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber considers the new cricket broadcasting pond and has his say on a team of commentators. Who’s in Bob’s commentary team? And who’s out?
Round 5 – Sydney v Adelaide: Beware!
April 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker had good reason to be wary before the game as the Crows bounced back with intent against his Swans!
Round 5 – St Kilda v GWS: Saints DRAW a GIANT line on their slow start to the season
April 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Saints look as if they are back on track. If they can find a way to manage to convert their pressure and competitiveness onto the scoreboard, 2018 may still be a good season for the Saints according to Braham.
The Bump is dead…long live The Bump (but for how long?)
It’s an important component of footy and when executed well, draws adulation from fans, coaches and commentators alike. When it’s executed poorly, the bump is a problematic action with severe consequences. What does the future look like for the bump?