Solving the Case of the Roys Ring-In Premiership Trophy

Mystery solved! The case of the Fitzroy Premiership that wasn’t! Read all about it!

Contribute to “Long Bombs to Snake Ed.2”: Call for portrait photos

We’re calling for contributions to Long Bombs to Snake, Edition 2. Do you have a portrait photo that you would like to share?

Almanac Gaming: Go Pokémon Go!

Robbo celebrates Pokémon Go! with an analysis of “what this phenomenon is telling us.” Those involved with traditional sport and leisure activities need to watch and learn.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 21, 2016

And so Hamish Neal tells us that Cronulla’s run of consecutive wins finishes at 15. But their run of undefeated matches continues, after drawing with Gold Coast Titans.

Round 19 – Collingwood v West Coast: More Darce, less farce

Jeff Dowsing catches a star-studded Almanac cast at Victoria Park, before watching the “freakish” D Moore in both full flight and full story-of-2016 at the MCG.

Round 19 – Fremantle v Sydney: Weekend of superb blues

Keiran Croker files from the Winter Blues Festival, Echuca, on Sydney’s triumph over Fremantle. And on a bonus Echuca v Tatura clash in the Goulburn Valley Football League. [Continental footy coverage – Ed].

WAFL five still alive

Les Everett’s words (and pictures) from Perth, where four rounds remain in the WAFL home and away season. Can East Fremantle make the top five?

The 2016 Adam Weishaupt Cup – Round Nineteen

Now Earl O’Neill takes a trip upriver via Illuminati symbolism, reptilian AAMI smiles and Katy Perry. [Just go with it – Ed].

Round 19 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Tonight the lads will fight

Alex Docherty is happy for the milestone Cats, sad for his injured Dogs and proud of the collective Dogs’ efforts.

Round 19 – Collingwood v West Coast: Messy (Floreat Pica Society)

Frank Taylor writes for the Floreat Pica Society, of a messy game, accompanying Baz and his children (all Eagles), on their first trip to the MCG.

First Test, Sri Lanka v Australia: Mendis Masterclass

All credit to the re-building Sri Lanka. But Australia showed a lack of patience and application.

Round 19 – Adelaide v Essendon: We all know the result before the game

Rulebook wraps up the Crows’ big win over the Bombers, starting with a raffle book, of course

Round 19 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: What timing and special occasions mean to St Kilda and me

Yoshi showed his skills as at multi-tasking, working hard and supporting the Saints as they took on the Roos.

Round 19 – Fremantle v Sydney: We sure needed that percentage boost!

As it turns out, Jan was nervous for no reason as the Swans rolled to an easy win.

Round 19 – Greater Western Sydney v Richmond: A Giant dilemma

Well, after the Great Richmond Disappointment of 2015, and all the excuse-making, why wouldn’t you sign up with the Giants! That’s exactly what Gill Dite did. [This is interesting – and is sure to generate comment! Ed]

Round 19 – Melbourne v Gold Coast: The Curse of Barry Manilow

Dan ‘Handbag’ Hansen became increasingly involved in the Dee-Suns game the further it went on and, as Tom Lynch went back to take his shot to win the game, he was reminded of the best ways a man on the mark can put the kicker off. [Classic! JTH]

Almanac Review: Our Sporting Life (Griffith Review’s recent sports edition)

Tom Stephen has had a look at Our Sporting Life, Griffith Review (53).

The Griffith Review – Our Sporting Life out today (Aug 1)

This is sure to interest those who enjoy some meaty sports writing. It’s out today (Aug 1).

Round 19 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: I enjoyed that.

Cam Hooke is on top of the world this morning after his Pies responded with a fine performance against the Weagles. [Solid analysis even with the black and white goggles on – JTH]

Junior Footy: The Final Stretch II – Going Out On A High

Nick continues his story, this time overcoming a nasty case of nerves to help his team into the finals.