2016 proved to be another great year for Geelong but a disappointing preliminary final loss to Sydney put them and their coach Chris Scott on the pressure cooker. Phil Spinks asks whether a season review was needed like the one in 2006.
The Auskick Files – Week 1
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A new AFL season means another year of Auskick. Craig Dodson begins the Auskick journey with his son Jack.
Talking about Life as I Know it and sports writing at Boroondara Library March 21
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Looking forward to tomorrow night in Hawthorn. Thanks to Boroondarra Library for the invitation. Always good to talk about M.J. Payne. And about writing generally.
Footy Almanac Supercoach league
March 20, 2017 by 1 Comment
Get involved in the Footy Almanac Supercoach League.
AFLW Round 7 – Carlton v Brisbane: Today did not go to plan
March 20, 2017 by 1 Comment
Robyn had an incredibly sad and odd day at the footy as her Lions drew with Carlton.
AFLW Round 7 – Melbourne v Fremantle: Destructive Demons keep finals hopes alive
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Melbourne did exactly what they needed to do to keep their Grand Final chances alive with a massive win over Fremantle. While they fell short of the final stage, Cat Jones is impressed with the Demons’ inaugural season.
Almanac WAFL: Early signs good for Tigers and Bulldogs
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Les Everett gives us the wrap-up of the opening round in the WAFL.
AFLW Round 7 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Much better than the first round
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Alan Stewart had most of the ground covered as he watched Adelaide claim their spot in the AFL Women’s Grand Final.
AFLW Round 7 – GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs: Breaking sushi with my daughter
March 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
Joey D tries his best to indoctrinate his daughter to the AFL Women’s competition.
Travel Almanac: Saturday in VB
March 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
More observations from Villers-Bretenneux by Citrus Bob.
India v Australia – Ranchi Test: Bully the Bully
March 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Indian cricket fandom have taken to social media to attack Steve Smith over images that appeared to show him mocking Kohli. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case but that hasn’t stopped social media going into a storm with the #bullythebully hashtag.
AFLW Round 7 – Melbourne v Fremantle: Turning Up The Heat
March 19, 2017 by 4 Comments
Ebony McKenna was over the moon with Melbourne’s massive win over Fremantle. Now she dreads the thought of supporting Collingwood to beat Adelaide so her Dees can make the Grand Final.
Almanac Travel – L’homme dangereux
March 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob has made a pilgrimage to Villers-Bretonneux, France, from where he writes of his grandfather, war, and of getting back into the classroom [Marvellous – Ed].
December 5, 2006 in Adelaide – An Ashes Memory
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Mickey Randall remembers the 2006 Ashes test in Adelaide when a certain draw turns into a brilliant victory for the home team. Great stuff.
AFL 2017 – The Long Range View
March 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal looks in to the crystal ball to give us his predictions and thoughts on the 2017 AFL season. How does your club’s future look. There is even a glimpe of todays Group 1s at Rosehill.
Junior Sports: Where Can They Play?
March 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
In a world of high density housing developments where the focus is on profit, just where are our junior sportspeople supposed to train and play?
The Common Denominator
March 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
A quatrain by Damian Balassone, an ode to Wayne Johnston.
AFLW Round 6 – Adelaide v Melbourne: Home away from home
March 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Ben Footner watches the Crows at their second home from the comfort of his own. Ramco’s clearly the place to be
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