New Almanac contributor Ben Lawless writes on the thrilling match up between his weekly social roster basketball team, Generic Team and this week’s rival the 51CK L4DS.
AFL v Aussie Rules – The Brand
Matt Zurbo takes a look at the effect television rights are having on the game of Aussie Rules and the far reaching name of ‘the Brand’
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Now Edition
Hamish Neal previews the much anticipated A-League Grand Final Between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory.
The Pies’ most memorable wins against the Blues in the past 50 years
Steve Fahey outlines Collingwood’s most memorable wins over Carlton in the past 50 years ahead of the clash celebrating the club’s 125th Anniversary in Round 7.
Round 7 Preview – We need to talk about about Hawthorn (and Sydney)
Sal notes a pair of Levis coming up against each other this weekend. Sadly, there’s no Denham in the AFL anymore
Round 6 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: Hospitality Match
At the start of Golden Week in Kyoto, Yoshi reflects on hospitality as his Saints sample the best hospitality Launceston has to offer
Rounds 5 & 6: My Brownlow Votes (again, Frank, for junior site please)
Aidan Hammond presents his Brownlow votes from Rounds 5 and 6.
AFLM Round 6 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: Traveling Well, thanks.
Yvette Wroby juggles babysitting with her commitment to watch her Saints play. She had wins on every front, as did all those Traveling Saints (both players and supporters).
Haiku Bob: Round 6 – a shade more
A wonderful collection of haikus from Haiku Bob celebrating a win
Toby Greene
Aidan Hammond has investigated Toby Greene’s reports and suspensions.
Bound
Bound by Blue. Although Anna Pavlou is a massive Cats fan, other parts of her family have navy blood running through their veins, and Carlton will always be home to them. This has had an impact on Anna too.
The Importance of Being Relevant
Robbo fears that many grass-roots sporting clubs are in danger of losing relevance
Fitzroy Tip One Update: Cats scratch plenty
Those who put their faith in the Pussies are kicking themselves.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Smith and Blixt
Hamish brings us up to date with all the news from the golfing world.
Test Cricket and T20: they’re family
‘You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family’: Cricket is family to Pete, and it’s as much of an obligation as it is love.
The Vicki Cleary Tribute Match
Vicki Cleary, and all those who have lost their lives to family violence, were honoured in a tribute led by Phil Cleary at Coburg Oval last Saturday. Rod Oaten was there.
Wall and the Art of Swans Maintenance
The Swans have hit the wall. ‘You just have to find a way,’ Longmire lamented post-Round 6. Mathilde agrees with him and explains how she found a way when confronted with problems repairing a wall in her house, suggesting her problems are no different to those experienced by the Swans, and like her, the Swans must also find a way if they are to repair the damage of their horrible start to the season.
The Day I Earned My Place in the Dream Team
Alex Darling remembers the day for Hampton Rovers U10s when he finally felt that he belonged.
Round 6 – Carlton v Sydney: Swans might need a new angle
Jean-Paul Pelosi has some concerns for the Swans.











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