On an AFL-free weekend, Kate Birrell recalls Viktor Frankl, gets to thinking of Australian Pioneer Women and asks how you filled your void. [Includes Kate’s painting and the term “Sunday neurosis” – Ed].
Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: A game we should have won
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Cam Hooke has the last words on Collingwood’s final game for 2016 against Hawthorn, one the supporters were waiting for; application and commitment, skills, teamwork and the promise for the future.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: Adelaide Oval
September 6, 2016 by 17 Comments
Mickey Randall offers an alternative to the cult of personality in the conversation around Almanac Cover nominations.
Ted Whitten and the Cult of Personality
September 6, 2016 by 10 Comments
Neil Anderson remembers everything that made up the man “remembered as Mr Football because that’s how big a personality he was”.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Comp 2 Update R23
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43 entrants remain in Competition 2 – get your money in, get your tips in ahead of Thursday night’s bounce.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 26, 2016
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And so Melbourne Storm finish the NRL 2016 season on top of the ladder. Hamish Neal here with Round 26 and tips for finals week 1.
Almanac Authors featured on Sunday’s ABC Grandstand
September 5, 2016 by 8 Comments
Listen to a replay of Matt Zurbo and Jan Courtin on ABC Grandstand.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: The case for Pav
September 5, 2016 by 11 Comments
Les Everett presents an alternative for Almanac Book Cover 2016, Fremantle’s Matthew Pavlich.
Almanac Season Review: Cam Hooke’s Collingwood 2016 Season Review
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Cam Hooke and his Collingwood brethren have provided excellent discussion for season 2016, here is his review of Collingwood’s 2016 Season.
Almanac Lunch: Sept 9th – Gareth Andrews and Ray Wilson before Hawks v Cats
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There is a Hawks and Cats theme for our lunch before the big final on September 9th. Full details here.
The 2016 Moana Hope Cup
September 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
No Footy? Earl O’Neill found plenty to like on the weekend with the old blokes and the chicks.
2016 Footy Almanac Cover: An alternative viewpoint
September 5, 2016 by 17 Comments
The discussion for The Footy Almanac 2016 cover is heating up, Gigs puts his case for Bob Murphy.
Finals Preview: Swans Young Guns
September 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
With a strong group of young players, Keiran Croker suggests that it has been some time since a premiership contender has had such a large contingent of first year and rookie players, who was the last team?
No footy this weekend? I saw plenty when SWANZ took a trip to Rooty Hill.
September 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin made the trip to Rooty Hill to watch the Swans Reserves in the NEAFL and qualify for next week’s Grand Final against the Giants.
Player 4391 – Matthew Pavlich
September 4, 2016 by 3 Comments
Poppy Penny has grown up with Freo, and that means she’s grown up with Pav. Now in her early 20s, Poppy describes that time from when she first saw Pav at footy training to his final game. This is a lovely tribute to, and celebration of, a champion.
Almanac Rugby League – Finals Schedule 2016
September 4, 2016 by 3 Comments
Check out the schedule for the first week of the NRL finals. Who wins the premiership?
Almanac Economics: To what extent will South Australians go to mention Barrie Robran?
September 4, 2016 by 12 Comments
Here is a piece from the Herald Sun which tells us a little about the new hierarchy at the Reserve Bank of Australia, but a hell of a lot more about the importance of Barrie Robran to South Australians,especially Plug Harcourt (and the likes of Fran Kelly).
Worth a read just for the reference.
Through My Father’s Lens
Bloodstainedangel acknowledges the influence of his father in guiding him with acceptance and empathy for others and with the courage to challenge bigotry.