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.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch (Nov 6): Nail that trifecta
November 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch with the usual suspects Greg Carpenter and Robbie Griffiths. Always fun. We need your input for the Almanac trifecta.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Rose reigns in China, sport and politics collide in Wellington
November 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal with all the latest news from the golfing world.
The Dickensian festive season footy fan (Part 1): The ghost of footy past
November 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
Jarrod Landells has emerged as a supporter of a number of teams as he explains in this thoroughly engaging piece of memory and contemplation which draws on a little Dickens too.
Loving Matty ‘Vincent’ Q
November 1, 2017 by 15 Comments
Almanacker Jennifer Muirden whips up a painting a la Vincent Van Gogh of Matthew Quartermaine in response to Dips request that Matty Q adorn next year’s FA.
Vinnie’s Dreams Come True
November 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles Wangaratta identity and keen Tigers fan, Vinnie Constantino, accompanied by some classic fan photos, including one of the best Richmond tatts around.
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