Bernard Whimpress is mightily impressed with the recently-published Kapunda FC history, which celebrates 150 years of footy in the Kapunda district.
Round 20 – Richmond v Collingwood: Richmond upset Collingwood as Pendlebury goes down
August 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
The Tigers put a torrid week behind them with a stirring win over the Pies. Young Ollie Grindlay tells the story.
Round 18 – Geelong v Adelaide: The Worst Weekend Of Footy
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Aidan Hammond’s weekend went from bad to worse as his team, then the Crows and finally the Redlegs go under
Almanac Documentaries: Tom Wills (Aug 7,10,13)
August 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Greg de Moore’s biography of Tom Wills has been made into a documentary. It is being shown this coming week on Aug 7, 10 and 13. Here’s a sneak preview.
Hay, here’s a question?
August 6, 2016 by 10 Comments
Glen! has spent some time in Hay recently, and that has him wondering which good sportspeople – especially VFL and AFL footballers – have come from Hay. All suggestions welcome.
Women’s Footy – VFL: Spurred On By Belief
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Three years ago, the St Albans Spurs were beaten, drained of players and on the verge of collapse. Forward Alex Quigley talks about the long fight back for respect, peaking with their upset victory against Diamond Creek.
Almanac Footy History – 1958 Grand Final: Collingwood save their record
August 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell, a Year 10 student from Viewbank College, looks at the famous 1958 Grand Final between Collingwood and Melbourne when the Pies unlikely victory kept their record of four successive premierships from 1927-30 in tact. [Excellent stuff Sean – JTH]
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 15: Eaton, Cheatin’, Unbeaten (was that Keg?)
August 5, 2016 by 8 Comments
Everyone is allowed an off week. Gordon Agars was making a habit of it back in 1986. Here’s his perfunctory assessment of Round 15, including a Keg sighting.
Lucky 23: A review of Work Work Work
August 5, 2016 by 7 Comments
Here’s what John Harms saw in this show, Work Work Work which made him laugh a lot, and made him want to write something in appreciation
The People you see at the Playground, Identified by their AFL team
August 5, 2016 by 7 Comments
Andrew Else writes how a groups behaviour at the park can be dictated by their football team of choice.
Gideon Haigh, Alicia Sometimes and John Harms at Readings (Carlton)
August 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Our Sporting Life is out now. Contributors Gideon Haigh, Alicia Sometimes and John Harms will be in conversation with Griffith Review editor Julianne Schultz at Readings in Carlton on Wednesday, August 10.
Round 20 – Preview: Have you had enough or do you want some more?
August 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal looks at Round 20 in the AFL and the Friars in the Ammos.
Haiku Bob – Round 19 – in a patch of sunlight
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Haiku Bob’s has his unique perspective on the Pies win on Saturday afternoon against the Eagles.
Sri Lanka v Australia – Day 1: What about cut
August 5, 2016 by 13 Comments
Bernard Whimpress hears some ludicrous commentary and responds. Reverse swing? Are you kidding?
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Walker wins in Springfield and Thai history
August 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Hamish Neal recounts a very wet major and previews the tournaments ahead.
Round 19 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: The Record Breaker
August 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
Rob pays homage to the little, angry man who wears number 29 for the Roos.
Round 19 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Confessions of a Footy Addict
August 4, 2016 by 15 Comments
Neil Anderson has a confession to make. He’s a footy addict. He opens up here about this debilitating condition.
Almanac Racing
August 4, 2016 by 19 Comments
Crio with his tips, while also suggesting racing needs a break, a start and an end to it’s season. Add your thoughts.
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