The big race is over and IronMike20 makes his way home…
Almanac Dinner: Yoshi lights up the North Fitzroy Arms
October 29, 2017 by 14 Comments
A happy (and rather boisterous) crew had dinner with Yoshi Imagawa at the North Fitzroy Arms. Matt Quartermaine, who arrived fashionably late, was in the best position to make some observations. [The chicken wing re-enactment was a highlight – Ed]
Number 22
October 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou has the number ’22’ on her mind – with very good reason.
Almanac Footy History: Doth the moustache maketh the man?
October 29, 2017 by 4 Comments
We welcome Angela Vary with this wonderful story of her grandfather Jack Megson who played for Richmond in the early part of the twentieth century. Indeed, Jack was the fourteenth Richmond player in the VFL, after they joined in 1908. [Terrific footy and family history – ripper opening piece, Angela – thanks, JTH]
Football The Scientific Way (1975)
October 27, 2017 by 16 Comments
Frank Pyke and Ross Smith were Ground Zero when it came to footy sports science. Here’s their truly seminal publication, as exhumed from the depths of academia by Swish.
Cox Plate Weekend Preview:A Nod and a Winx!
October 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal is becoming the master of the Quaddie Tripod – he’s about to be given life membership in the three-leg club. He’s been about the mark, but he’s definitely due for things to fall his way, on the day the mighty mare Winx chases her third Cox Plate in a row. He gets a second go this weekend with tonight’s Moonee Valley meeting as well.
Almanac Racing – 35 years since The King, the new Queen will reign
October 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
The old “Valley of Excitement” is set to explode this weekend. Crio was there when Kingston Town couldn’t win. One of the all time great days. History will be made on Saturday. Don’t miss it!
Dinner with Yoshi (Oct 27) – all welcome.
October 27, 2017 by 18 Comments
Yoshi is in town. Join him for dinner on Oct 27 at the North Fitzroy Arms.
Almanac Milestone: 4,998,443 at 11.30am Thursday
October 26, 2017 by 20 Comments
The Almanac is approaching a milestone. Find out more here.
Almanac Classics (in a milestone week for the Almanac)
October 26, 2017 by 28 Comments
The Almanac is about to celebrate a major milestone. We’ve published many brilliant pieces over the years but, neglectfully, we have forgotten to categorise them as ‘Almanac Classics’. We need your help.
Nominate a piece which you think is a classic – and we’ll highlight it this week, and make it an Almanac Classic and feature it on the home page.
One Enchanted Evening at the Bernabeu, Home of Real Madrid
October 26, 2017 by 12 Comments
Passionate Tottenham fan Steve Fahey, on vacation in Europe, had to go to great lengths to get a ticket for the Spurs Champions League clash in Madrid. It was well worth the effort.
Almanac Motor Racing – Bathurst (Part 3): The road trip Saturday
October 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Matt Watson has made it through to Saturday, even if his mate’s jocks are a bit worse for wear.
The Wrap’s Team of Brothers
October 25, 2017 by 35 Comments
The Wrap’s come up with this Team of Brothers.
Second Hand Ablett
October 25, 2017 by 23 Comments
Dips O’Donnell likens his 1970s Christmas gift to the return of Gary Ablett Jr to the Cats. Not perfect, but still sublime.
To trade or to draft, that is the question.
October 25, 2017 by 5 Comments
Dave Boon looks at all sides of the list management conundrum.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Thomas’ fifth win for 2017, WGC heads to China
October 25, 2017 by 3 Comments
Justin Thomas continues to dominate world golf reports Hamish Neal in this week’s golfing wrap.
Round 21 (2015) – St Kilda v Geelong: The Performer
October 25, 2017 by 38 Comments
Dips O’Donnell has nominated this P. Flynn piece on Stevie J as an Almanac Classic. (send your noms in to [email protected])
So you want to understand Johnno? P.J. Flynn revels in the magic and madness of old mate Stevie J.
Almanac Motor Racing – Bathurst (Part 4): The road trip Sunday
On a cold and wet Sunday, Ironmike20 continues his Bathurst report about the trials and tribulations of the great race.