Round 9 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Raining cats and dogs

Les Currie had a shocker of a Friday night with his car playing up and his Western Bulldogs losing to Geelong. All while it was raining cats and dogs.

From Billy Elliott to Suedehead, in 6 minutes in the car, on a glorious Marrickville morning

Cranky Pete has a music revolution in a six minute span whilst driving home.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Big wins bring smiles

Collingwood secured two big wins over the weekend in AFL and the Super Netball and fell short in the VFL.

Round 9 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Cats a Grand Vitesse or Just a TER… Platforms of success and despair out west….

Stephen Alomes finds himself in an unlikely place experiencing the Cats resurgence. [Novel – JTH]

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 11, 2017

Hamish Neal with the latest from NRL; Melbourne Storm out in front.

Round 9 – Melbourne v North Melbourne: Sixteen’s a Charm

North Melbourne are starting to hit their straps after beating Melbourne on the weekend writes Deakin student Marnie Cohen. Two upcoming winnable games coming up, the Kangas might in the top 8 mix.

Round 9 – Geelong Cats v Western Bulldogs: Stuck

Geelong surged home in the final quarter to pip the Dogs in a great Friday night contest.

WAFL Round 10 – Thunder thump Demons

Round 10 of the WAFL was an exciting one and Les Everett has the action covered.

Round 9 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Making a Stand

After a few weeks the Cats made a stand on the field – to match the stand off the field.

Round 9 – Brisbane v Adelaide: No Surprise, Unfortunately

Peter Schumacher caught the game on Sunday and couldn’t help but be frustrated by the Lions’ timid performance.

The Swans: Can a lifetime of habit be changed?

Jan Courtin wonders if she can kick her 67-year habit of worrying about the Bloods, and whether their big win against the Saints will make it even more difficult!

Lou Richards’ Master Class At Melbourne High

Braham Dabscheck recalls the time Lou Richards and Jack Dyer were invited to give a talk at Melbourne High School. Easily the most engaging talk he ever heard as a student.

Super Netball – West Coast Fever v Collingwood Magpies

It was a good weekend for Collingwood with wins in the AFL and Super Netball. Peter Sweeney caught the netball action in Perth.

Political turmoil in Soccer (I think we have been here before)

History has a way of repeating itself. Particularly when it comes to the issues facing Australian soccer. Dr Cruel explains.

Living Footy at Williamstown Literary Festival

The Footy Almanac will be at Willy Lit Fest this year. Come along to see John Harms, Yvetter Wroby and Kerrie Soraghan talking about their love and obsession with footy. Come along for a what will be a delightful session.

AFL Round 9 – GWS (aka Harlem Globetrotters) v Richmond: Irrationality, Rationality

The Tigers have fallen just short again in a nail biter for the third week in a row, this time against the AFL’s team of superstars.

Round 9 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Penalty Units – For the Floreat Pica Society by Doug Wilson

Collingwood are back on the winners list after defeating Hawthorn at the MCG.

Round 9 – GWS v Richmond: Sign of the Tiges

Channelling Harry Styles, Richmond’s close losses are a sign of the Tiges according to Daniel Saunders.

Golden Leaves – a Richmond fan’s lament

Richmond fan Sarah Black finds solace in a song. And she truly believes it cannot get any worse than this.

Round 9 – St. Kilda v Sydney: Back Wheels Falling Off Saints’ Cart

Braham Dabscheck concedes that his Saints were beaten by a better team.