Bloodstainedangel writes about the difficulty in accepting the Swans miserable weekend as good for football in Sydney, especially when emotional bruising is involved.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: The hot house flowers
September 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
Who will be the 2016 AFL Fan of the Year?
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Surely there is an Almanacker deserving of the 2016 AFL Fan of the Year, or maybe the entire team? Vote for your 2016 AFL Fan of the Year.
Almanac People: Shaun Burgoyne wants greater protection for Sam Mitchell
September 15, 2016 by 13 Comments
The recent statement from Hawthorn’s S. Burgoyne imploring better protection for S. Mitchell reminds DaveP of a scene in Catch 22.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: I am potentially Geelong
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Noel McPhee doesn’t barrack for Geelong but living in the region gives him licence to switch temporarily, especially in a Final against Hawthorn.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: “This story is our story”
September 15, 2016 by 9 Comments
In this fantastic piece, Kerrie Soraghan reflects on one of the great Bulldogs wins of the last half a century. Superb observations. Brilliant insight. Heartfelt. Whatever your allegiance this piece will lift your spirits.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – DJ wins at Crooked Stick, this time for the major in France
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Hamish Neal is back with his comprehensive weekly golf column, covering the PGA and European tours as well as the LPGA circuit. Includes some breaking Tiger Woods news.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Which Home Ground Atmosphere Created the Game
September 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Yoshi ventured into the Osaka Coolabah to watch the Doggies defeat West Coast and having shifted his allegiance to the Bulldogs for the Finals, belted out Sons of the West with other patrons.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Finals Week 3: Open Up Those Kegs of Beer
September 15, 2016 by 22 Comments
Gordon Agars decided to follow the Adelaide Uni Blacks in 1986 thanks to his Sesquicentennial literary grant. It was Grand Final day for the A8 Glamour Side, the A9 Sty Council and the A3s. The Ones were in the Prelim. The long season is Bob Neily over.
7 burning questions (and 7 charred answers) as we approach the second week of finals.
September 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Adam Ritchie with 7 burning questions, all beautifully answered, from the first week of the finals.
Australian Society for Sports History (SA) – 20th Anniversary Dinner (October 11)
September 14, 2016 by 1 Comment
Speaker: John Harms, ‘The Almanac: a lens into life, sport and the Universe?’ – details inside.
Almanac Soccer: The Tykes and The Lilywhites
September 14, 2016 by 6 Comments
Rod Oaten’s Barnsley FC has made a good start to the Championship. Fingers are crossed.
Round 23: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs: Pavlich, He’s Beautiful!
September 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Josh Coales and his cherished Matthew Pavlich memories. #ThanksPav
Finals Week 1 – West Coast Eagles v Western Bulldogs: Not In Our Wildest Dreams
September 14, 2016 by 2 Comments
Alex Docherty went in with low expectations against the Eagles, but the week off provided a glimmer of hope. Never in his wildest dreams…
Good for Footy in New South Wales
September 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Piffy observes the signs of ascent of footy in NSW
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Brothers in Arms
September 14, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling draws inspiration from the West Wing and a gathering of Western Cats supporters.
Jaeger O’Meara nominates Hawthorn
September 13, 2016 by 16 Comments
Jaeger O’Meara wants to play for Hawthorn in 2017. What does that mean?
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: What’s the definition of a bad loser and do I fit the mould?
September 13, 2016 by 21 Comments
Jan Courtin emerges from three days of post-GWS mourning to reveal herself. Is she a bad loser?
Almanac Local Footy: Minyip-Murtoa Grand Finals Weekend
September 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
The Albatross reports on Minyip-Murtoa’s two Football and Netball Grand Finals, Go Burras!
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