Mrs R writes to husband Luke and makes some observations about the place of the Collingwood FC in Reynolds family life. Looking at the pros and cons she comes down in favour of footy we think, but we’re not quite sure.
AFL Predictor: Use this handy tool to reveal the Premier
August 28, 2017 by 4 Comments
So who is the premier? Explain what happens next. Reasoned views of neutrals welcome. Ridiculous claims of hardcores encouraged. But how does it play out this September?
Round 23 – Sydney v Carlton: Lance Franklin 10.2.62 – Carlton 8.9.57
August 28, 2017 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin fought off her illness for long enough to enjoy the Buddy show as he scored more than the entire Blues team.
Juniors Almanacking – Memories of 10-year-olds. Brilliant.
August 27, 2017 by 12 Comments
It’s book week. This is David Wilson’s story of volunteering to take a couple of sessions at his children’s school on “the writing of a memory.” A rare privilege.
AFLM Round 22 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: It’s all about thanking Rooey
August 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sunday late afternoon it was all about Nick Riewoldt and his last home game with the Saints. Thankfully it was a great win. Yvette Wroby is ready for the tearful goodbye this Sunday.
The Nutty Professor
August 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Daryl Sharpen with another fun yarn from Tassie – this one involves chance meetings with Jerry Lewis and Dipper.
Red and white delight – AFL International Cup 2017 Fiji v Canada (7th place playoff)
August 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Jarrod Landells caught the International Cup fixture between Fiji and Canada, which saw the Canadians claim seventh place in blustery conditions.
QWAFL Grand Final – Coorparoo Kings v Yeronga South Brisbane Devils: Ten Lions stars line up in the big one
August 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s Grand Final day (Aug 27) in women’s footy in Queensland. This preview is from Murray Bird who will provide live stats on the game – you can find out how to access them here.
Dog of a Year
August 26, 2017 by 17 Comments
Are the Bulldogs simply a good ordinary team that fortuitously hit a rich vein of form last September? How many of their 47,000 members are rusted on “Danny from Droop St” types? Sam Steele thinks it’s time cold hard analysis replaced sentiment about the Team of the Mighty West.
Local Footy: The Bernie Gottke Medal
August 26, 2017 by 3 Comments
Local leagues are starting to wind down for the season, and this also means that the best of the best are lauded at the major functions throughout the nation. Mick Jeffrey relives the Bernie Gottke Medal count night in Central Queensland.
Backwards to go Forwards: an Ode to Defence (or ‘Tash and Dash’)
August 26, 2017 by 17 Comments
Football is football. But it is also a way in to thinking and feeling. This meditation from Mathilde de Hauteclocque offers a half back flanker’s response to omnipresent grief.
Round 22 – Fremantle v Richmond: Subiaco Stories
August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Born to a Freo loving Father and Freo loving Grandfather, Josh had no choice but to adopt Freoism or be put up for adoption. Josh farewells Subiaco Oval and reports on Freo’s huge lose against Richmond.
Michel and Henry Go To War (by Avan Stallard)
August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Avan Stallard has not been around the Almanac site for a few years. Now we know why. He’s made us an offer we can’t refuse.
Everyone’s Bob
August 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
With the looming retirement of Bob Murphy, Jack Banister reflects on Murphy’s writing and the 2016 flag, and says thanks.
Round 23 Preview – Let the games begin, after this unnecessary interruption
August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The final home and away round of the season promises to be a cracker with spots still on the line and a massive clash between Geelong and GWS.
Round 22 – Adelaide v Sydney: Footy positive
August 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
An unexpected ticket to one of the games of the season provides great theatre in the Festival State
Almanac Racing – Almandin’s return
August 25, 2017 by 3 Comments
Can you smell that? Spring is on its way and some of the better horses about are resuming after their winter break
Of passion and mental scarring
August 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
A terrifying nightmare of the Swans losing the Grand Final to Melbourne startled Chris Bracher.
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