The Broncos secured a spot in the penultimate weekend of NRL beating Penrith whilst North Queensland travelled to Sydney again, this time beating the Eels.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Finals Week 2, 2017
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Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Snarling Kittens
September 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi takes in the Cats’ impressive victory over the disappointing Swans in typical footy fashion; with fellow footy people at a pub.
Almanac Book Extract – Cazaly: Reappraising the Legend
September 18, 2017 by 3 Comments
Cazaly: The Legend is the first biography to examine the life and times of champion footballer Roy Cazaly. In this extract from his new book, Robert Allen recalls what Cazaly’s contemporaries said of his prowess, reveals the process of selecting the inaugural Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees in 1996 and discusses the challenges of identifying and ranking great players from across different eras.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: In Our Favour
September 17, 2017 by 12 Comments
Aidan Hammond provides his take on the Geelong – Sydney semi-final.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Surprise!
September 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Despite pockets of optimism, most Geelong fans were not holding out great hope for Friday night. Marcus Holt tells the story of what unfolded.
Manning Clark House – Festival of Ideas: Is Democracy in Australia Working?
September 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Manning Clark House – An historic house for contemporary debate – has its Festival of Ideas coming up next month incorporating a dinner with guest speaker Professor Frank Bongiorno.
Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: In the pink
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Hawthorn edged out a gritty Melbourne in a 3-point thriller for the Pink Lady match.
Blind Deaf and Clueless; Park cricket Returns
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Phil Hill looks forward to the return of park cricket and umpiring in the Merks
VFLW Preliminary Final Preview: Darebin Falcons v St. Kilda Sharks
September 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
Jackie Lynch previews the VFLW Prelim between perennial powerhouses Darebin and St Kilda. [And the best Van Halen reference we’ve seen here for a while – Ed.]
Almanac Music – Friday’s for funerals, Saturday’s for brides: Tex, Don and Charlie
September 15, 2017 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall started his ironic tea towel collection before immersing himself in Tex, Don and Charlie’s sonic landscapes.
Finals Week 2 – The (insert names here) Cups
September 15, 2017 by 11 Comments
For the second successive week in a row back to back, this weekend’s finals lack incentive according to Swish. Once more again, he’s come up with some awards for the winners, based on players who have played for both sides. Any better suggestions?
Finals Week 2 – Preview: Not now Mr President
September 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli with his predictions for this week’s round of finals and also the turf. Which club figurehead gets a spray? [More classic team names – Ed.]
Finals Week 2 – Preview: Geelong v Sydney
September 15, 2017 by 7 Comments
Jarrad McVeigh plays his 300th in the do or die semi-final clash against the Cats tomorrow night. Keiran Croker is confident the Swans will continue their recent proven record against the Cats and make it to another preliminary final.
How B Grade Players Can Play Good Footy
September 15, 2017 by 3 Comments
Yoshi has some sound advice for the Saints B-graders about how to become A-graders.
Almanac Semi-Final Lunch: *Today* Friday (Sep 15) with Ray Card and Moose Henwood
September 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Get ready for the Geelong-Swannies game with a very pleasant Friday arvo of fine food, wine and conversation at the North Fitzroy Arms.
Almanac Racing – If you’re intending to play this Spring, pay attention.
September 14, 2017 by 11 Comments
Randwick features the two great showstoppers – Winx and Chautauqua – but Flemington’s card arguably has more depth on a cracking Saturday to get punting. Tips please!
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 Competition Winner: Lauren Young
September 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
Lauren Young is an all round sports star who has won B&F’s for her local footy team and soccer team. She was one of the winners of the Our Sporting Life South Australia competition in which she received a copy of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017.
VFLW – Preliminary Finals
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The VFLW is heating up as the preliminary final gets under way Saturday afternoon between Darebin and the Sharks. Who will face Diamond Creek in the Grand Final?
Lewis Melican
September 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone writes about Swan Lewis Melican in this poem.
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