With teams jockeying for finals positions Hamish Neal previews Round 27 of the A-League
Shane Morwood
April 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone pens a poem to Collingwood and Sydney backman Shane Morwood.
After another strange opinion piece, the people of South Australia ask what is wrong with Mark Robinson?
April 14, 2017 by 32 Comments
Everyone wonders what’s wrong with South Australians – according to Mark Robinson. Self-appointed South Australian representative, Dave Brown, wonders back.
Round 4: Preview and Predictions
April 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Daniel Saunders previews every game of Round 4 and picks his winners. This is Daniel’s first piece for The Footy Almanac. Welcome aboard!
Early season observations
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lucasj_lm has his say on the 2017 season happenings after 3 rounds. Hawthorn’s older players may be done and dusted while Dusty is leading Richmond to wins and maybe the finals.
Round 3 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Blossoms
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Yoshi tells us how the AFL season is “blossoming” in round 3.
Round 3 – Fremantle v Western Bulldogs: Rebound Footy
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Fremantle secured their first win of the season at the expense of the reigning premiers the Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Writers: Introducing Daniel Saunders
April 13, 2017 by 7 Comments
Young Daniel Saunders is going to write for the Almanac. He has a strong sports writing heritage. [Welcome Daniel – JTH]
199 + 1: A tribute to Lindsay Thomas
April 13, 2017 by 4 Comments
Lindsay Thomas will become the 27th North Melbourne player to play 200 games for the club. After years of struggles on and off the field, it is an amazing achievement for the small forward.
Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Wet and scrappy
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A tough day at the MCG for Essendon players and fans alike. But Rod Oaten and Canadian friends battled on.
Almanac Footy: The Dark Age of the .01 percenters is coming
April 13, 2017 by 5 Comments
“The AFL player in 2030 will have long left behind sledges about mums wearing army boots. He will have a degree in sports psychology and spend all 4 quarters messing with opponents heads.”
Round 4 Preview: The Clock is Counting Down!
April 13, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal gives us his predictions for Round 4 in the AFL as well as the horse racing. He even gives the AFL a bit of a serve!
Marngrook and its place in Australian Football: historian Jenny Hocking presents new evidence
April 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
Professor Jenny Hocking has found some transcripts which will cause much discussion in relation to marngrook and its place in the evolution of Australian Football.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – At last for Garcia
April 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal with the latest on world golf – and there is much to write about, after another dramatic US Masters.
In search of All Along the Line (a request from Julie McInerney)
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Julie McInerny has a story and a poem – read out some time in the 1930s. Apparently it’s in a book which Julie is looking for. Surely someone must be able to help? [Interesting – JTH]
Almanac Racing
April 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
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?
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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
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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.
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