Hamish Neal writes about Connor O’Toole the latest Australian footballer to have spent time at the renowned Seiritsu Gakuen High School in Japan to then go on and gain a first team deal with a professional club.
Round 9 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Grave Danger
May 22, 2016 by 13 Comments
Port Adelaide’s descent into thuggery reminded Peter Baulderstone of their past ‘heroes’ like Grave Danger and ‘Chicken’ Hayes. Any Eagles away win is a good win. A fizzling cracker of a game (and Eagles season to date).
Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Passing the audit
May 22, 2016 by 7 Comments
Craig Dodson returns, once more, to the MCG to watch his Swans pass the toughest test in football
Women’s Footy – VFL: Seaford Start to Believe
May 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last Sunday, the Seaford Tigerettes made history as they became the first 2015 Division 1 side to defeat a 2015 Premier Division side. However, according to midfielder Kellie Saunders and coach Brett Alexander, it’s just the first step.
Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Life takes precedence over footy
May 21, 2016 by 1 Comment
Alex Darling perfectly surmises this week’s sincere responses to issues previously undiscussed: “the AFL community has grown up.”
Let’s Look Back at the Euros-Euro ’64 (Spain)
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With Euro 2016 just around the corner, Dennis Gelding looks back at the 1864 UEFA European Championship or European Nations Cup as it was known in 1964.
Round 9 – Fremantle v Richmond: Pre-match in Latin
May 20, 2016 by 5 Comments
Thank the Lord for pathos, logos, Richmond and Freo says Middle Australia – and he should know.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick Round 9: Fighting Fury and Feathers Fly
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Peter Hille updates us with the latest selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club.
Eurovision Spectacles and Probity Illusions
May 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
Robbo on controversial decisions when discussing the final result of Eurovision.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 9 Preview (Follow up)
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Cam with a quick follow up about
Haiku Bob – Round 8 – Light at one end
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Haiku Bob and his unique take on the Pies round 8 win.
AFL Football- A game of moments
May 20, 2016 by 2 Comments
Poppy Penny on how AFL football is a game of moments when discussing the injury to Bob Murphy.
Round 9 Preview – Another load of Bull
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Sal has an eye for the bovine in his Round 9 preview
Tom Wills Project: Auction of rare book
May 19, 2016 by 3 Comments
As part of the Tom Wills grave restoration project Gareth Andrews has donated a copy of the wonderful and rare book Wills Way. We are auctioning it here on the site.
Almanac Music: Frank Yamma on Tour
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Frank Yamma, one of Australia’s most significant Indigenous songwriters is performing at Montrose Town Centre on the 28th. Well worth it!
North Melbourne v Carlton: Round 9 ancient history
May 19, 2016 by 7 Comments
Remembering Round 9 1978, Ironmike feels a sense of history repeating itself as the Kangas prepare for the Blues.
No. It couldn’t happen.
May 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
John Kingsmill isn’t a North fan but, in Leicester style, he maps out a scenario for an unlikely, improbable but still possible outcome for season 2016. He may be proved wrong as early as this weekend. We hope so.
Almanac Silly Buggers: Hail the brave half-marathoners of the Great Ocean Road
May 19, 2016 by 6 Comments
J Dunne and C Allan completed the half marathon the other day and wound up in the drink (not on the drink) with a couple of renowned athletes.
Almanac Soccer: Let’s Look Back at the Euros-Euro ’60 (France)
May 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In the build up to Euro 2016 next month, Dennis Gedling provides an historical insight into the first UEFA European Championship.
Almanac Racing: Crio’s selections
May 19, 2016 by 24 Comments
If the horses are running you can be guaranteed Crio has them considered, here are his selections for this weekend.
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