Sean Mortell reports on a Giants win in the frosty Canberra air.
Almanac Poetry: Do it for them
April 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
A player’s lament, for the team and supporter: just do it!
Round 4 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Man Bun v Man Bun; just who were the Easter Bunnies? (Floreat Pica Society)
April 19, 2017 by 11 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt believes Nathan Buckley doesn’t have a Plan B and led to the poor showing against the Saints. Where to now for Collingwood? [Another Kesselschmidt cracker – JTH]
Haiku Bob – Round 4: belly flops and bintangs
April 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob battles the food and sun of Bali as Collingwood can only add to the pain.
Footy coaching of a different kind – Vale John Clarke
April 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
A classic piece of football related comedy from the late John Clarke.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Dam Busters
April 19, 2017 by 4 Comments
John Harms tells the happy Geelong yarn of the boys great win on Easter Monday.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A week to forget for Bucks
April 19, 2017 by 11 Comments
It was a tough week to be a Pies fan with the AFL team losing to St Kilda in a dismal match. Cam Hooke looks forward this week to an old enemy in Essendon.
Round 3 – Gold Coast v Hawthorn: Setting the sun on the Hawks’ horizon
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Sean Mortell watched Gary Ablett Jnr answer his critics and help Gold Coast Suns put Hawthorn to the sword.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Hard Times Come
April 19, 2017 by 11 Comments
It was quiet on the South Morang train as Rick Kane made his way back from the MCG on Easter Monday.
Women’s Footy Almanac Lunch with Angela Pippos – join us for this great event.
April 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Come along to the Women’s Footy Almanac lunch with one of the pioneers of women’s footy, Angela Pippos. She will be talking about her new book ‘Breaking the Mould: Taking a Hammer to Sexism in Sport’. All welcome (including blokes of course!)
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Interview with Clarko
April 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
Gareth Meyer resorts to the humor of John Clarke to raise a smile out of Hawks supporters.
Almanac Music: Andy’s Wake
April 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A farewell to gifted Bendigo musician Andy Pattison who died suddenly. This was quite a wake.
Almanac Baseball: Opening Day MLB 2017
April 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
Madison MadBum Bumgarner does something quite remarkable on MLB Opening Day. Brian the Ruminator tells the story. [I think we’re going to enjoy The Ruminator]
Round 4 – Carlton v Gold Coast: As interested in the third game as Gary is about one
April 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
A fallen mascot and a Suns victory marked the end of the Easter triple-header for Mick Jeffrey.
VFL Round 1 – Williamstown v Casey: Across The Bay
April 18, 2017 by 9 Comments
Jack Banister ventured out to Williamstown to watch the Seagulls defeat their AFL-affiliated opponent Casey.
Round 4 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Docklands Disorientation
April 18, 2017 by 20 Comments
Despite gathering a big group of Pies fans to the game, Luke Reynolds’ support wasn’t enough to lift his side over the line in a lacklustre game.
Round 4 – Melbourne v Fremantle: Perhaps ‘Ross Ball’ needs the heave ho
April 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Mick Jeffrey laments the style of play he calls ‘Ross Ball’ by Fremantle. As for Melbourne, it is another missed opportunity.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 7, 2017
April 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal has all the latest NRL action from round 7 covered.
Round 4 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Regaining Celebration Blockbuster
April 18, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yoshi files from Japan, tapping into the Easter tale of resurrection with this piece on “regaining.” His Saints have regained a certain something.
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