Nick continues his story, this time overcoming a nasty case of nerves to help his team into the finals.
VAFA Section B – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Another Nail-biter
August 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill provides a comprehensive account of a nail-biter against Monash Blues which puts the Roys third on the ladder and Phil in a very good mood. Such a good mood that he put on Mozart’s Requiem full blast as he made his way home along Springvale Road.
Round 19 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: Dreaming
July 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Though a tantalizing reward for her much-improved Saints, finals appear an unreachable goal for this season after the frustrating loss to the Kangaroos, writes Yvette Wroby,
Round 19 – North Melbourne v St. Kilda: Saints leave kicking boots at home as Brent ‘Boomer’ Harvey breaks games played record
July 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
44,287 people were at Etihad to witness history … Lindsay Thomas handballing off a certain goal.
Almanac Comment: AFL mythology
July 31, 2016 by 7 Comments
Sue Currie looks at some of the masculinist mythology which permeates football. [Interesting observations – Ed]
Round 19 – GWS v Richmond: The final insult
July 31, 2016 by 14 Comments
Paddy Grindlay begins reading “Finding Jack Dyer” but he’s nowhere to be found in Canberra
Almanac Comedy: Work, Work, Work
July 30, 2016 by 4 Comments
Work, Work, Work is a new stage comedy directed by the Almanac’s Matty Quatermaine and is currently running at The Tuxedo Cat in Melbourne. Stone Cold Steve Baker dragged himself off the couch to check it out
Round 19 – Collingwood v West Coast: Believe, Pies, Believe.
July 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke previews Collingwood v West Coast, suggesting it is the first game of the 2017 campaign. [Cam Hooke is a fair dinkum supporter – JTH]
Women’s Footy – VFL: Pepa Randall
July 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Two years after beginning her Australian Rules career, Eastern Devils’ wildcard Pepa Randall is a balance between spontaneous and developing. Can the Western Bulldogs-listed player continue to learn the art of the game ahead of the 2017 national competition?
An Open Letter to the Almanac Community
July 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
A note of thanks from Dips O’Donnell to the Almanac community. [You might like to also read Dips’ eulogy of his father John O’Donnell – JTH]
Everday Obituaries: John Dalton O’Donnell
July 29, 2016 by 23 Comments
I was at this funeral, to send off John O’Donnell. It was a magnificent day. Dips O’Donnell’s eulogy of his much-loved father is one of the finest I have ever heard. JTH
Round 19 Preview: Congratulating Boomer
July 29, 2016 by 2 Comments
Sal says it how a lot of people see it: Boomer may not be a favourite but you have to acknowledge his remarkable achievement. [Spot on Sal – Ed]
Almanac Racing: Happy New Year
July 28, 2016 by 7 Comments
In preparation for all the horses’ birthdays on Monday, Crio surveys this weekend’s fields.
Almanac Lunch – Friday 29 July with Bill Deller and Murray Bird
July 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Join Percy and the Almanackers for lunch with umpires Bill Deller and Murray Bird this Friday. Read on for full details.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Baltusrol’s mystery and two majors
July 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish breaks down the upcoming Major at Baltusrol.
Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: What have we learnt?
July 28, 2016 by 2 Comments
Rob recounts the Kangaroos Round 18 game and we learn that if Murphy was an optimist, North fans are too.
Round 18 – Geelong v Adelaide: Equation to Station
July 28, 2016 by 20 Comments
Swish braved the weather – and the locals – venturing down to Geelong to watch his Crows take on the Cats. [Classic account of a Crow and his Crowling in hostile territory – Ed]
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