Corowa Racing Club held its pre-Cup meeting on Monday. Glen was there in the Members.
Robert Walls in the 1987 Grand Final – A Coaching Master Class
November 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
Miles Wilks recently re-watched all four 1987 matchups between Carlton and Hawthorn, resulting in these sharp observations about the tactical nous of Robert Walls.
Yoshi in Melbourne – Visiting St Kilda’s training grounds at Seaford and Moorabbin
November 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
Yoshi enjoyed a trip to both St Kilda training facilities during his time in Melbourne, with fellow Almanacker and Saint Yvette Wroby playing tour guide for the day.
Sal’s updated Melbourne Cup preview including quaddie and tips for other races
November 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s comprehensive (updated) preview of Cup Day.
Melbourne Cup Day Preview – A Star to Shine
November 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Sal is happy with the Carnival so far with his Derby Day quaddie saluting for a 500+% dividend. I reckon he’s just getting his eye in. See what he likes in the Cup. Full Cup field and comment included here.
The Almanac Cup trifectas have been decided
November 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Check out the Almanac trifecta. The proceeds will go to the charity of Rowdy Adam’s choice.
Making space: Dad and Daughter and a life shared through sport
November 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou has a lot to thank her Dad Nick for.
Almanac Teams: Hollywood Womens’ FC – The Leading Ladies
November 6, 2017 by 14 Comments
It is not right that there has been no women’s ‘funny’ team. In the spirit of equality, Smokie seeks to put this right with the “Leading Ladies” team.
Almanac Teams: Hollywood FC
November 4, 2017 by 14 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis’ latest team comes from the leading men of Tinseltown. Give us your picks and memorable quotes.
Derby Day Preview: It’s Christmas Day for Punters
November 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Derby Day awaits in racing’s biggest week. Sal has you covered.
The Boxing Journey Of Willie Perez by KB Hill
November 4, 2017 by 2 Comments
KB Hill introduces us to Willie Perez, who commenced his boxing career in Madrid as a teenager, rising up the ranks before eventually settling in Wangaratta.
Almanac Baseball: World Series 2017
November 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Houston no longer has a problem. The Apollo has landed and the battered city can take comfort in a well deserved win by the Astros in the World Series as reported by Brian The Ruminator.
Memoir: Facing Michael Kasprowicz
November 4, 2017 by 13 Comments
John Harms has faced a Test bowler at a Test venue, and lived to tell the tale. Just. He was put into this situation because he paid insufficient respect to the top opening bowler.
Almanac Art (and Drama): Yoshi’s ‘chicken wing’ re-enactment
November 3, 2017 by 14 Comments
A work of art with subject matter a moment of dramatic art. Artist: Jennifer Muirden. Re-enactor: Yoshi Imagawa.
Sovereign Borders XI
November 3, 2017 by 7 Comments
There’s plenty of defending Borders but no Allans in this XI
Susan Alberti: More than football
November 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Young Anna Pavlou heard Susan Alberti talking about her autobiography at the recent Sports Writers Festival in Melbourne. She was inspired.
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