Mathilde de Hauteclocque compares Gary Rohan to sulphur… and why not! The cultish figure had another superb game and damaged the Suns whenever he got the ball.
Haiku Bob – Round 16: light years
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The gloom envelops the coaches box as Collingwood lose again. A gem from Haiku Bob.
Almanac Music: Billy Joel’s Souvenir – The Ultimate Collection (or, How Billy Joel Paid For My New Guitar)
July 13, 2017 by 11 Comments
Josh Pinn’s (half share in) his first musical purchase and his current guitar. What’s their connection (and how do cricket bats fit in)?
Round 16 – West Coast v Port Adelaide: Dead Parrots
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Peter Baulderstone thinks his Eagles recruiting has been diabolical and the team is the slowest in the AFL. He vents with a Monty Python “cruel but fair” take on the team’s consistent lack of second half run.
Almanac Music: The River
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Andrew Starkie has a look back to his childhood spent with his best mate, Patrick McGinness. The connection has stayed strong with the help of a mutual love for Bruce Springsteen.
Almanac Baseball: 2017 All Star Game
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The MLB All Star Game had all the excitement and drama that you would expect and Brian has the action covered.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Shadenfreude
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The liberating feeling of attending as a neutral…Bomber fan Tim Kemm has a day out at the Queen’s Birthday game at the MCG.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Queensland win convincingly
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There was so much for Queenslanders to like about Origin III, which they won comfortably, despite being challenged early in the second half. Hamish Neal analyses the game.
Almanac Book Review: Siren’s Call
July 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
“Often delightful, at times surprisingly moving,” writes Stephanie Holt, “Siren’s Call is a welcome addition to the growing literature of footy fandom.” Read Stephanie’s review.
Ten Things I Learnt From Observing Sport Last Week
July 13, 2017 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a big week – he became a great grandfather! But it didn’t stop him from keeping a keen eye on the world of sport.
Round 16 – Sydney v Gold Coast: All aboard the Rohan Express
July 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Gary Rohan has elevated in his cult status with match winners and dominance in recent weeks. Junior Almanacker Daniel Saunders didn’t find much to enjoy in the regulation win, but the Swans are surging towards finals.
Round 16 – Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Jakes in Flight
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Detours, getting lost and airport parking couldn’t stop Swish and his family making it to Adelaide to watch an impressive Crows outfit demolish the Bulldogs.
Almanac Boxing: Why does society put up with the brutal sport of boxing?
July 12, 2017 by 31 Comments
Jan Courtin has little to no time for boxing, a ‘so-called sport’ that she believes should be banned. She asks what do fans (and society) see in this sport where ‘prolonged and repeated brutal behaviour by one person upon another’ is encouraged?
At Prospect Oval
July 12, 2017 by 5 Comments
SANFL footy at its finest as Andy Fuller captures the spirit at Prospect Oval. North Adelaide got the big win in the end over South Adelaide.
Pick One Winner Comp 2017 Going Into Round 17
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The latest updates in the Pick One Competition as Round 17 approaches.
Round 16 Mega Post
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South Australia had an impressive weekend with two comfortable wins for the Crows and Power. Aidan Hammond also got another win with his local team Walkerville Football Club.
Almanac Soccer: Quinn’s Cup and Trophy in the ACT
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Partially blind goalkeeper saves penalty! Hamish provides a link detailing this inspiring effort.
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