Kasey has a five-point plan for the SANFL to not only survive but thrive in the modern sporting landscape.
Round 14 – St Kilda v Gold Coast: Twilight to Sunset and Saints up
June 28, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yoshi was busy working for most of the game but still caught as much of the action as he could.
Almanac Golf – Hail to the Spieth, Ryu goes to number one
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All the latest golfing news from around the world including Jordan Spieth recently beating PGA Tour winner Daniel Berger with a stunning hole-out in Connecticut. Hamish Neal also discusses a recent Malcolm Gladwell podcast episode that looks at issues affecting golf.
Round 14 – Carlton v Richmond: Subdued Sunday
June 28, 2017 by 23 Comments
“If your worst problem is the standard of a footy game, then you really don’t have any problems at all.” John Butler with that sage reminder.
Round 14 – West Coast v Melbourne: Do you dare to dream?
June 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
It’s been a while since it’s been said, but it might turn into gusto soon. The Dees might be premiership contenders. The Almanac welcomes back Michael Thompson.
Round 14 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Half a Chance
June 27, 2017 by 7 Comments
Rick Kane spots something; a little thing. And then another. And then another. How many half chances explain his re-building Hawks beating top-of-the-ladder Crows?
An open letter of humble thanks to Martin Flanagan
June 27, 2017 by 43 Comments
David Wilson has put into words the essence of what many of us are feeling with this letter of thanks to Martin Flanagan. No doubt we all have a Martin Flanagan story. No doubt we all feel a sense of gratitude, and loss.
Round 14 – Richmond v Carlton: No verdict was returned
June 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
Richmond had a solid win over arch rivals Carlton despite ‘putrid’ goal kicking accuracy and entry into forward 50. Jack Banister wonders if this is a return to the good Richmond.
A letter from Martin Flanagan
June 27, 2017 by 27 Comments
When Martin Flanagan left The Age, David Wilson wrote a letter of humble thanks to him. This is Martin Flanagan’s reply. [Thanks Flanners. Welcome to the Almanac. We are thrilled to have you. We love that the rhythm of your Saturday contemplation has not missed a beat. JTH]
Round 14 – Sydney v Essendon: Party scenes
June 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
Joe Moore is up for a party – maybe Cuban, maybe Finnish – as his Swans snatch a classic after-the-siren win.
Round 14 – Geelong v Fremantle: The four family escape. Relaxing? I think not.
June 27, 2017 by 10 Comments
A pleasant family outing to Geelong for Anna Pavlou turned into something rather more gripping.
Round 14 – St Kilda v Gold Coast: The enigma that is St Kilda – Three splashes of sunshine in lacklustre win over undermanned Suns
June 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck puts it best, “this was not one of the great games of footy.” Ultimately, St Kilda got over the line in the end and kept their finals chances alive.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Hard to watch
June 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Collingwood had a forgettable game against Port Adelaide and now look ahead to Hawthorn; the team that just top ladder leaders Adelaide. Cam Hooke is optimistic for a win to hold onto finals hopes.
Round 14 – Carlton v Richmond: Everyone is “Doing a Richmond” this weekend (except Richmond)
June 26, 2017 by 10 Comments
Joe De Petro delighted in the fact that most other teams in Round 14 were ‘doing a Richmond’, while Richmond avoided the curse by defeating Carlton at the ‘G.
The friendly ghosts of East Gosford
June 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alex Darling returns to footy in Gosford and finds some enjoyment amidst the fog on his first night with the Terrigal Avoca Panthers
Round 14 – Sydney v Essendon: Steal a game, save a season
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Ian Latham witnessed the best four and a half minutes of footy he has ever seen. The Swans produced a stunning comeback to defeat the Bombers at the siren and gave the home fans the best reason to believe finals may be on the cards for 2017.
Round 14 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: A lack of mongrel
June 26, 2017 by 50 Comments
Rulebook is fired up after Adelaide’s lack of grunt and leadership in a disappointing loss to Hawthorn. He also has his say about staging for frees, the shot clock and the incredible close finishes this round.
Round 14 – Sydney v Essendon: It’s not over until the redhead sings
June 26, 2017 by 4 Comments
Sydney pulled off an impressive come from behind win at the siren. Tom Bally and fellow Swans supporters soaked up the moment for all it was worth.
Season 2017: Fragen von einem, arbeiter der liest
June 26, 2017 by 3 Comments
This season has delivered a large amount of close games with small margins. Glen asks if there has been another season quite like 2017.
Round 14 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Reality check (by Andrea McNamara for the Floreat Pica Society)
June 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a gentle reminder of where they stand amongst the teams vying for finals footy writes Andrea McNamara.
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