Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: In the pink

Hawthorn edged out a gritty Melbourne in a 3-point thriller for the Pink Lady match.

Blind Deaf and Clueless; Park cricket Returns

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

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

Mickey Randall started his ironic tea towel collection before immersing himself in Tex, Don and Charlie’s sonic landscapes.

Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: The biggest wake ever!

Now we know the real reason Richmond won last Friday night. The qualifying final proved to be the wake following the funeral of Ron Watson, Tiger in a family of Tigers. Geelong never stood a chance.

Finals Week 2 – The (insert names here) Cups

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Damian Balassone writes about Swan Lewis Melican in this poem.

Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Thompson’s brickyard blitz, Fitzpatrick’s fourth European crown

Hamish Neal has the latest golf news covered including Lexi Thompson’s victory in Indianapolis plus a win for Matt Fitzpatrick in Switzerland after he beat a distracted Scott Hend in a playoff.

AFL Fans Association (AFLFA): Giving Footy Fans a Voice

The AFL Fans Association has released its hits and misses for the 2017 AFL and AFLW seasons.

Tassie launch details for Cazaly: The Legend

Robert Allen’s meticulously researched biography of Roy Cazaly is being launched and celebrated at a series of functions in Tasmania. Details in this post.

The Wonders of no Internet

As his Cats go down to Richmond, Scott Field finds it advantageous to be travelling in the wi-fi challanged parts of Southern Greece.

Forever Grateful

And now for something different from the Old Dog…

The 2017 Bob Skilton Cup

Earl O’Neill watched all four week one AFL Finals. Well, mostly. Should there be a mercy rule? (Happy birthday to Perky Girl from all at the Almanac)