Haiku Bob – Round 15: incurable hope

An important family moment for Haiku Bob.

In Praise of Carbohydrates

Damian Balassone reminds us of the the importance of the farinaceous.

The ups and downs of being a Richmond supporter in 2017 or just a standard season

Relive a week in the life of a Richmond supporter, according to Vaughan Menlove.

Round 9 – Essendon v West Coast: Unfamiliar Territory

Tim Kemm (and his dad) didn’t let their late arrival spoil a “Comfortable Win”

Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: From Cork to the G

Tim Kemm’s girlfriend from Cork, Ireland, had her footy introduction at the Dreamtime Game. He showed her what all the fuss is about.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 17: Eastern Suburbs v Cronulla – Later with Luke Lewis

Cronulla Sharks thrashed the Sydney Roosters in a game that restored faith for Paul Macadam.

Round 15 – Carlton v Adelaide: Crows Back to Top Form? Yeah, Nup

Swish descends into the maelstrom of the ground level of the Ponsford Stand with his non-stop girls.

VFLW Round 7 – Eastern Devils v Darebin: The Darcy and Daisy Show

Two champions of the AFLW, Daisy Pearce and Sarah Perkins, shone in this VFLW clash in Wheeler’s Hill. There were other promising players who you just might see in season two of AFLW.

Almanac Winter: Footy in the frost

Frosty in Fitzroy yesterday. How cold was it where you were? Anyone playing sport in the freezing – apart from the Roys Under 10s?

Now with snaps of Mansfield and quite an incredible frost in Kyabram.

Round 15 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: A trio of triumphs

John Green packed in three games of football watching on Saturday. Three wins for his teams made it a special day.

Fearless 2017 Round 14: Heath Shaw – now that’s a press conference

Fearless is back with his thoughts on the Round 14 action including Hawthorn’s rise against the Crows and the Bulldogs’ one point win over North Melbourne.

One left hook

Tomas Bugg landed a massive left hook on Callum Mills’ chin on the weekend, scoring a knockout blow. Unfortunately for Bugg, it took place on the footy field, not a boxing ring.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 17, 2017

Three teams are level on points behind leaders Melbourne Storm, after NRL Round 17. Hamish Neal brings his weekly wrap.

Cricket Australia has lost its delegation

Wayne Ball offers a probing delivery (pitching middle and off and going away), on the current dispute between Cricket Australia and the players. Who does the Cricket Australia executive speak for?

Round 15 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: Hope is all there is (by Paul McKay for the Floreat Pica Society)

Another loss for Collingwood, and Paul McKay ponders whether Buckley will be coaching many of the young players on the list next season.

The 2017 Screamadelica Cup

Earl O’Neill gives a counterpoint from his last post with an uplifting rock and roll track.

Round 15 – Western Bulldogs v West Coast: If you don’t mind umpire!

Neil Anderson has put together a funny play about the umpires of the Bulldogs/Eagles match meeting before the game. Free kicks of all.

Round 15 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Saints beat Michael Walters and 21 other Dockers in a nailbiter

Michael Walters almost singlehandedly got the Dockers over the line, but the Saints hard work and determination were too much for the men in purple.

Round 15 – Carlton v Adelaide: Crows not a Simon but a win is a win

Rulebook runs us through the Crows ‘ugly’ win over Carlton. Matthew Kreuzer won the ruck battle again and Curnow continues to show his potential.

Round 15 – Melbourne v Sydney: Bloods keep the Demons at bay

Sydney’s surge towards the top 8 continued on the weekend with a solid win over Melbourne.