Ah. It’s a funny game. Those entrusted with growing Racing seem to conspire against it. True believers are undaunted. crio, winless since Gauch was claiming, somehow believes he can turn it all around on Dato Day. He probably needs some help!
Round 23 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Guiding Lights
September 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
St Kilda has missed the finals and Yvette Wroby is signing off for the year after the Saints Round 23 win. [A few more posts please Yvette -Ed]
VAFA Section B – Parkdale v Fitzroy: The Wait
September 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Harms will always remember Parkdale v The Mighty Roys. [With sincere gratitude to the players, coaches, and all those behind the scenes who make it happen – JTH]
Round 23 – Review: The 2016 ‘For You Ze Var Is Over’ Cup
September 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill reviews the final round in the home and away season, winners, losers, contenders and those with an early holiday.
Almanac History: A Tom Wills doco, two articles and some news on the gravesite restoration.
September 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
See the Tom Wills doco now – it’s 45 minutes well worth spending. Read a couple of articles about the doco. And see where the gravesite restoration is up to.
Almanac Art: Premiership Dreams
September 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
As a teaser for those teams in the business end of the season, Stainless introduces nephew and artist Ben Kirkby with a range of potential premiership posters.
Everyday Obituary: Sam Martinez
September 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
Neil Drysdale pays tribute to Hibs superfan, Sam Martinez.
Almanac Books: Jan Courtin’s Love affair with the Swans
September 1, 2016 by 11 Comments
There was a great deal of love in Sydney today with the launch of Jan Courtin’s book at the SCG. Published in full is Jan’s speech, words that all footy supporters can relate to.
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words – Part 1
September 1, 2016 by 10 Comments
Matt Zurbo has a new book published called Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words . In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Adelaide to GWS.
Almanac School Visits: Northcote High School
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John Harms recently hosted some writing workshops at Northcote High School. Four of the students have articles published here on Usain Bolt, Geelong v Richmond, Preston Bullants junior footy and a visit to see Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge. [Congratulations kids – you are now published writers. JTH]
Women’s Footy – VFL: Melbourne Uni Coach Andrew Jago
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Melbourne Uni coach Andrew jago reflects on successful tactics and backed hunches following the Mugars’ triumph over the Eastern Devils in the VFL Women’s elimination final.
Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: How Clumsy Jack saved the season
September 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Peter Cahill has a terrific day at the dramatic game that is Hawthorn-Collingwood. He is surprised by a Collingwood family, he is in admiration of a Hawthorn family and he sees former Demon Jack Fitzpatrick prove his detractors wrong.
2016: Officially the most boring home and away season in history**
September 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
The composition of the top 8 hasn’t changed since midway through Round 6 of 2016. Mike Hugo makes some historical comparisons and finds that this is the earliest in a season that this has occurred.
Book Review: Football and War: Australia and Vietnam 1967-72. A missing part of the national narrative.
August 31, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling, in reviewing Roy Hay’s latest book, tells the story of a little known Australian soccer sorty. [Informative review of an informative book – JTH]
Almanac Season Review: Richmond renovation (plus Round 23) report
August 31, 2016 by 5 Comments
Paddy Grindlay doesn’t like what he sees at Tigerland. It’s time for wholesale change.
Almanac Season Review: Richmond (The Striped Marvels) report
August 31, 2016 by 18 Comments
Mr Wrap dissects his Tigers travails in Season 2016. Who else is joining Choco on the Punt Road chopping block? The Wrap is not sparing the big names.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 25 and Challenge Cup Final 2016
August 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
As the NRL season reaches its climax, Hamish Neal reviews the penultimate round of home and away matches.
Round 23 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Number 9, 11, 12, 21 and 25
August 31, 2016 by 2 Comments
In the final round of the season, Yoshi rejoices in a superlative St Kilda performance. Headlined by the irrepressible Nick Riewoldt.
Round 23 – Fremantle v Western Bulldogs: Code Purple
August 31, 2016 by 11 Comments
It’s all happening for Neil Anderson! Bulldogs, Code Purple, junk food, gallstones and the hospital emergency ward are just another night of footy for Neil.
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