Chris Bracher, aka The Emerald Hill Chronicle has taken Halloween to new depths!
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Melbourne Cup Preview
October 31, 2016 by 3 Comments
Sal is keen on Hartnell in the Cup. Lots of info to digest in his preview here. Have a look and pick your first second and third. [Hartnell is the lay of the day – JTH]
One-eyed? Sure Am
October 31, 2016 by 8 Comments
Jan Courtin gives new meaning to “One-eyed” supporter.
Almanac Racing: Mysteries of the Track
October 31, 2016 by 12 Comments
A beautiful description (with watercolour image) of racetrack and race days from Kate Birrell.
Almanac Racing: Melbourne Cup trifecta selections and lunch today
October 31, 2016 by 1 Comment
Come to lunch. If you can’t, please add your Cup trifecta tip – first, second, third – in the comments below and we’ll add those tips to the overall tally today.
Our obsession with the best (sometimes) means poor behaviour is tolerated
October 31, 2016 by 2 Comments
dam asks; Should ultimate sports success excuse poor behaviour, If you were to shun a sports person for conduct and attitude in 2017, who would it be? A few other gems worth considering.
Almanac Cricket (and Food): Finding Duleep Mendis in Colonel Light’s Cafe
October 29, 2016 by 7 Comments
In Adelaide’s innovative suburb of Colonel Light Gardens, a new cafe has opened up. It serves Sri Lankan food. It’s owned by the Mendis family. Michael Sexton tells this tale of food and cricket.
Almanac Racing: It’s now or never
October 28, 2016 by 20 Comments
Bare your molars punters. This is it. A great Derby Day card kicks off the big week at Flemington…and it’s more fun when you’re winning. Tips please!
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Derby Day Preview
October 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Christmas for turf enthusiasts: Derby Day at Flemington. Enjoy a Sacred Elixir or two, he suggests.
Almanac Cricket: An Australian WACA XI
October 28, 2016 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown looks at the numbers, and some other things, to pick an Australian XI for the WACA test
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Picks Edition
October 28, 2016 by 2 Comments
So, Yoshi (not our Yoshi) has finally and predictably picked a team. What impact will that have on Round 4 of the A-League? Ok, none, but can Hamish Neal finally get a bet right?
Confirming VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, trainer Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell will join us at the Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch
October 27, 2016 by 2 Comments
Magnificent news for lunch fans. VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell have confirmed they will join us for lunch on Cup Eve at the North Fitzroy Arms. RSVP now.
Almanac Cricket (Tom Wills Society): Clay Pipes or Half Pipes?
October 27, 2016 by 15 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis explains why Bood from Croxton Cricket Club and Tom Wills are more than likely to be kindred spirits.
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Typical
October 27, 2016 by 5 Comments
On tour with his band in the US, Penk Etham, sadly couldn’t make it back to Melbourne to see his beloved Bulldogs win the flag. A cracking night was had, post gig, in a Memphis bar watching the game. The glorious, beautiful confusion of your team winning. (Wonderful debut for The Almanac Penk, welcome! – Ed)
Almanac Music: “Maintain the rage”. Thoughts on Bob Dylan.
October 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Bob Dylan has influenced a generation with his music and words, Charlie Wells was no different and pens his thoughts on the Nobel Laureate.
Is the AFL losing touch with our most important audience, the community?
October 26, 2016 by 12 Comments
The 6 goal star of Norwood’s 1982 SANFL flag win, Rick Neagle, feels the AFL does not engage with its core grass roots level, a level that is gradually eroding away.
Almanac Classic Cricket Writing: Arthur Mailey’s Opposing my Hero from 10 for 66 and all that
October 26, 2016 by 6 Comments
A.A. Mailey on bowling to Victor Trumper. This is a deadset classic.
What Jobe Watson should tell the AFL Commission in his submission
October 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
DaveP thinks he’s Jobe Watson and presents his case to the AFL Commission as to why he should keep the 2012 Brownlow Medal.
The 2016 ‘Brought to you by’ Cup
October 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill presents his summer playlist.
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