Earl O’Neill has his say on the scandals going on at the AFL. He believed the name and shame approach doesn’t help anyone.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Firsts for Bryson and Park, Open time in Southport
July 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal has all the lead up news to The Open including a debut major win for Park Sung-Hyun, a first PGA title for Bryson DeChambeau plus a playoff win for Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello.
Urging AFL to care about people more
July 20, 2017 by 1 Comment
Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi takes issue with the AFL putting profit before fans.
Round 17 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Clear and Present Danger. Cats in their Heaven…eventually
July 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
Steve Alomes takes in the Danger game against Hawthorn, survives the cold, and gets the choccy.
Pardon me, Pastor, pass the pasta
July 19, 2017 by 11 Comments
Mickey Randall says he’ll be back to the Dine Divine, a warm and wonderful place for Sunday night pasta, that sits, geographically, and gastronomically at the centre of Sassafras.
Familiar faces in strange places!
July 19, 2017 by 11 Comments
Well this is a beaut story – which features a Billie Holliday, a Buddhist nun, Brett Kirk and a council bus. [How interesting – JTH]
Haiku Bob – Round 17: ironing out the wrinkles
July 19, 2017 by 5 Comments
The latest from Haiku Bob – in response to the Pies game on the wet Gold Coast. Haiku Bob will be at the Ben Robbins lunch on Friday.
VFLW – VU Western Spurs v Darebin Falcons: A Tale Of Two Bookends
July 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jo Jo Zep provided a good omen for Jackie Lynch and her own Falcons as they took on VU Western Spurs. Here’s how the game panned out. [With a music clip as well – Ed]
Brunswick HC Under 10s Hook into Hockey
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a sport for the kids? Hook into Hockey at Brunswick HC could be the answer.
Round 17 – Fremantle v West Coast: The first and last Western Derbies at Subiaco Oval
July 18, 2017 by 8 Comments
Super Almanac debut from Dave McGinniss as he looks at the first and last Derbies and the place of toilet rolls in re-establishing old traditions.
Previously on AFL: a quick summary of what’s happening just at the minute
July 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
2017 has been quite a close, controversial and fun season of AFL so far. Thankfully, Sean Curtain delivers dry humour to let us what is happening now in footy.
Adelaide Reclink Community Cup – Rockatoos v Anchors: from the little things
July 18, 2017 by 6 Comments
It’s a rivalry as old as, well, three years as the Rockatoos and Anchors raise a sweat and some funds for Reclink at Norwood Oval
Almanac Footy History: The Trobers cop both barrels (another call for commitment from Tony Sheehan)
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
With the La Trobe University Football Club fiftieth anniversary celebrations coming up on Aug 4 and Aug 11 we delve into their archives to find another letter (1976?) from coach Tony Sheehan.
Round 17 – Richmond v Brisbane: Move along, nothing to see here
July 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Tigers hosted a rare home game at Etihad Stadium and did enough to beat Brisbane. Gill points out that there wasn’t much celebration after a lacklustre win, and that the real test is this weekend against GWS.
Anna Pavlou in The Age
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou remembers the atmosphere of being at Kardinia Park as a kid watching her Cats play Aussie Rules in this piece that was first published in The Age.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A win at last
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A Collingwood win over Gold Coast brings some happiness for Cam Hooke but they must continue to improve and find consistency in a frustrating season.
Round 17 – Melbourne v Adelaide: Crows night out in Darwin
July 18, 2017 by 33 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood reports on the Crows win in the Top End, happy with how they’re tracking on-field, but finishing with a sledge for the SANFL Crows.
Round 17 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Witts v Grundy (Floreat Pica Society)
July 18, 2017 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds reports on a scrappy win in torrential rain by Collingwood on the Gold Coast for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 17: Richmond v Brisbane: Big weekend
July 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Paddy Grindlay delivers a stream of consciousness approach to the Richmond win over Brisbane. An entertaining read.
VWFL – Box Hill Hawks v Seaford Tigerettes: Historic win for the Hawks
July 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
This report from Callum O’Connor suggests the Box Hill – Seaford game was an exciting affair. Congrats to Clare O’Donnell whose progress we have been following. Clare had a terrific game by all accounts and was mentioned by her couch for six tackles in the last quarter.
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