Crio’s tips, this week from Randwick and Caulfield, on a not as busy as it used to be Easter weekend.
Oh Brother, where art thou?
April 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A soaking, a high five, and a stirring rendition of “Yellow and Black” make it all worthwhile for Chris.
A failing tipster’s Round 3 Report
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
After many upsets in previous rounds, Les suggests you may have more luck selecting winners this round by taking a deep breath, putting on a blindfold and throwing a dart at the board with the games pinned to it and hope for the best.
Almanac Invitation: Rotary Club of Fitzroy “Pick One Winner Competition” Kicks Off This Round
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rotary Club of Fitzroy “Pick One Winner Competition” begins this round. Get involved today.
Almanac Satire – Desmond interviews the Coach
April 12, 2017 by 10 Comments
David Wilson’s transcript of long-time sports interviewer Desmond Troyer’s conversation with this week’s coach in the hot seat. [Satire in the John Clarke/ Bryan Dawe tradition -Ed].
Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Marching past March
April 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller – Carlton man – reflects on a grinding win in tough conditions. And, remembering a Parkin dictum, takes heart that the future might be better than March suggested.
Haiku Bob – Round 3 – murmurings of war
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A Collingwood one point win has Haiku Bob embracing the beauty of the Autumn moon.
Round 3 – Sydney v Collingwood: Swan Lake
April 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
Mathilde de Hauteclocque had a premonition of Sydney’s demise on Friday night with a new phone ringtone chosen by her Cygnet. Afterwards, she couldn’t help but think about the impact Lance Franklin has had on her team.
Round 3 – Fremantle v Western Bulldogs: On winning. And losing
April 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Kerrie Soraghan has felt her first AFL worse in many months and the premiership win for her Doggies has only made the pain of losing even harder.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 6, 2017: Melbourne v Cronulla – Stained raincoats
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Paul McAdam is a happy man after Cronulla beat the Storm in a dire match. The Sharks now sit in third spot on the ladder after a three match win streak.
Inside The Bunker – Coaching Victoria’s Kickstart Indigenous Team
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Wesley Hull is right across the breadth of coaching firepower at the disposal of the Victorian Kickstart Indigenous team.
Susan Alberti: AFLW Reflection
April 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
The godmother of AFL Women’s reflects on her hopes, dreams, fears, thoughts and favourite moments from the maiden season of our newest game.
Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Wading through troubled waters
April 12, 2017 by 14 Comments
John Butler looks at the troubles that have haunted both teams since 2000 and where they may be heading in the future. For now, Carlton have the bragging rights for 2017.
Round 3 – Richmond v West Coast: Oh! Tigers!
April 12, 2017 by 3 Comments
Richmond are off to a flyer in 2017 and a match up with Brisbane next week is getting Gill excited about the thought of going 4-0.
Remembering Harc Dowsley – Carlton Full-Forward, World War II Pilot and MCC Captain.
April 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Former Carlton footballer and Flight Lieutenant in the RAAF, Harcourt “Harc” Dowsley lived a full life. Warren Tapner chatted to Harc over coffee years ago and remembers a hero as ANZAC Day approaches.
Answers to the pre-Ashes quiz
April 11, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yesterday’s sad news of John Clarke’s passing has made us look through the files to find this Smokie classic inspired by Clarke’s old Saturday Age quiz.
All players will be required to answer a simple multiple choice questionnaire before the Ashes? It is therefore fortuitous for the players (especially Watto) that the answers to this quiz have been slid under the door at the offices of the Footy Almanac.
Round 3 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: A Moment
April 11, 2017 by 23 Comments
Taylor Walker’s 70 metre bomb during the Showdown had footy fans in raptures. Mickey Randall was one of them.
Oh dear, Dermie
April 11, 2017 by 12 Comments
“Dear Dermie, I am a Hawthorn supporter and was one of your greatest fans. Until last week…” Anne Cahill Lambert with an open letter of disappointment to Dermott Brereton.
On WAAFL, WAFL, AFL and the unknown Minson reporter
April 11, 2017 by 1 Comment
Les Everett covers last week’s WAFL games, and lament his decision to stay home instead of seeing a Fremantle victory.
VAFA Premier B – Parkdale v Fitzroy: Vultures D(r)own’d at Gerry Green Gurgler; Rory 7 Chuck 0 since 2012
April 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(King) George! III evokes (King) Lear in this jaunty report of the excellent Roys victory down by the seaside on Saturday. [Sounds like King George is revving his engines at the corner of Bell and St George’s and is about to fly – JTH]
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