As her team prepares for a tilt at their fourth straight flag in VFL, Darebin Falcons’ playing coach Jane Lange talks about what it takes to stay at the top for so long.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Lunch and Footy in Tassie
August 26, 2016 by 14 Comments
The Almanac Lunch in Tassie was a cracker. John Harms tells the story of the footy from Blundstone Arena and the lazy Friday afternoon at the Ball and Chain Grill. He looks forward to the tradition continuing.
The Most Important Kick in Football: The Kick Inside 50
August 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Almanac welcomes David Fordyce, a Canberra based Geelong supporter. David provides interesting analysis on Geelong’s poor entries inside 50. [Welcome – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: My Lifelong Love Affair with the Swans by Jan Courtin
August 26, 2016 by 17 Comments
Keiran Croker reviews Jan Courtin’s recently published book, My Lifelong Love Affair with the Swans.
Round 23 – Sal’s Preview: The Goodbye Round
August 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sal provides value in his tips for Round 23, The Goodbye Round, time to say goodbye to 2016 for Carlton and a few others.
Haiku Bob – Round 22 – the far corners (A Dane Swan Tribute)
August 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
Instead of his weekly match report, and in the wake of Dane Swan’s sad and slightly premature retirement, Haiku Bob has waded through his haiku match reports over the years and come across a highlights reel of his own. Thanks for the memories, Swanny.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 18: Focus Puller
August 26, 2016 by 15 Comments
Gordon Agars spend a wet week indoors, exploring the latest home entertainment options, before venturing out for the last minor round of the AUFC 1986 season.
Almanac Racing – Memsie Stakes Day
August 25, 2016 by 7 Comments
Last week’s anticipation was misplaced. The Valley was dreary. Some of the racing was good but it was a long way from spring. Thus I’m wary to hype Saturday’s first Group One in Melbourne this season, knowing that there are many better days ahead. Yet it’s only 5 weeks until the Epsom and the Guineas [Read more]
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The Swans Journey
August 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker travelled to Hobart to watch Sydney against North at Blundstone Arena and reflects on the journeys of other Swans.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Park victorious in Rio on stellar weekend for South Korea
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What does Rio and Luck have in common, both part of Hamish Neal’s Golfing round up.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Comp 2 Update R22
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille with his Rotary Tip One update: Last week we lost 2 on the Demons. One round to go then a bye!
Round 21 – Fremantle v Adelaide: A Classic Sunday
August 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Aidan Hammond (age 10) paints a perfect picture of home life during the footy season, this time watching Crows v Dockers. [Great stuff Aidan – Ed]
Round 22 – Richmond v St. Kilda: Kalyekeh versus Kalyekeh
August 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby enjoyed watching the Saints defeat Richmond, a great day out almost ruined by Football and saved by a Red White and Black Pokemon.
Round 22 Review: Fearless – Injuries just might determine September outcomes, even with a bye…
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Round 22 receives the typical Fearless review, no holding back or pulling punches, sorry Rory.
Round 22 – GWS v Fremantle: When the General talks
August 25, 2016 by 6 Comments
Kath Presdee watched Giant Jonathon Patton play his best game of footy, seemingly back from his injury woes in the form befitting a number one pick.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 24: Souths v Cronulla – Chumbawumba
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paul Macadam’s Cronulla Sharks were hot, now it seems they’ve gone cold, losing this time to Souths.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Clean Up Your Act, ‘Roos
August 24, 2016 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie avoided watching North Melbourne play Sydney by resorting to thoroughly cleaning his house. (More productive than the ‘Roos forwards – Ed.)
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