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
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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
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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.)
Almanac Books: My lifelong love affair with the Swans
August 24, 2016 by 18 Comments
Those that know Jan Courtin know of her passion for the Swans. Jan has published a book about her life and this passion, based around her Footy Almanac postings and with some great photos.
Almanac Olympics: Polishing Tarnished Ideals (an extract from the Griffith Review 53 – Our Sporting Life)
August 24, 2016 by 7 Comments
In this essay, extracted from The Griffith Review 53 – Our Sporting Life, John Harms remembers two wonderful months immersed in the theory and practice of Olympism at the little-known International Olympic Academy, at Ancient Olympia, in Greece.
Almanac Footy: Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 23 preview
August 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke previews the final game of Collingwood’s underwhelming season and believes the Pies can cause an upset and defeat Hawthorn.
Almanac (English) Soccer: Love is in the air
August 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
John Green makes the trip from Lancashire to London to watch his beloved Preston North End take on QPR.
The Lousy Bounce – Part 3: Royboys last game.
August 24, 2016 by 7 Comments
Heartfelt Fitzroy supporters, this is for you: memories of the Royboys exit from the VFL/AFL.
Round 22 – Essendon v Western Bulldogs: Thank You Mr. Cooney
August 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Well done Coons! Alex fondly farewells a well-loved champion.
1981 VFL Lists – Old, New, Supplementary Too
August 24, 2016 by 16 Comments
Ever wondered who was on the VFL lists in 1981? Wonder no more. (Includes the famed Faletic-Malarkey photographic quinella)
Round 22 – Richmond v St Kilda: Take it easy
August 24, 2016 by 3 Comments
Yoshi had a long hot hard week, but did his low energy also spread to the MCG on Saturday?
Round 22 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Witch’s hats (Floreat Pica Society)
August 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Despite the 71-point win, “this would have to be the first time after a big Collingwood victory that I went home feeling flat. There have to be some major changes at Collingwood before next season.”
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