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]
Junior Footy – Banyule Colts v Whitehorse. Snags and Bags: Glass Half Full
July 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell lost an all-important toss on a breezy day at Beverley Road, but that meant his Banyule Colts had the wind at their backs in the final quarter. Were they good enough to fight back?
Almanac Art: Footy and art? Footy IS art!
July 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
Lots of things happening in the world of footy art. Apart from the forthcoming exhibition in Mildura, “Redball” has opened at the Red Gallery in North Fitzroy. Anddrew Gigacz has been along to have a look.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Analyze this
July 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
Our American Sainter, Glenn Brownstein, hopes to solve some Aussie mysteries, much as St Kilda solved the Bulldogs on Saturday night.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Divided emotions
July 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Yvette, all the way from Japan. explains why Saints’ fans can appreciate the pain of Dogs’ fans.
Round 18 Review: Transparency in the trade market? Bradley Hill goes home perhaps.
July 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In Fearless’s analysis of Round 18, both Cousin Itt and Idina Menzel make appearances.
Footy. The game of heartache.
July 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Kerrie, AKA “the Bulldog Tragician”, ruminates on the Dogs’ recent bad fortune.
The 2016 Bob Skilton Cup – Round 18
July 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
With his insightful review of the weekend’s goings-on, here is the observant Earl O’Neill.
Round 18 – Essendon v Brisbane: Lions Treat Bombers as Mealworms as the Bride Twirls to Victory
July 27, 2016 by 4 Comments
Andrew Else relates the trials and tribulations of spouses supporting opposing teams.
Now you can play Australian Football in Iceland
July 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
There is an Australian football competition in Iceland. Two teams, playing nine-a-side. “It’s not overly complicated. There’s not too many rules. It’s very scruffy, a bit like Icelandic culture,” says Jacob Robertson, a half-Icelandic, half-Australian from Reykjavik.
In praise of Wally Junior
July 27, 2016 by 6 Comments
Neil Anderson, like most Bulldog supporters, was deeply affected by Mitch Wallis’ injury. “Thank God for the Almanac to be able to share thoughts when things are grim”, he writes.
Round 18 – Essendon v Brisbane: Is Leppa safe now?
July 27, 2016 by 2 Comments
In the middle of the circle were six young Brisbane players singing the song for the first time, points out Andrew Weiss.
Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test, Pallekele – Day 1: Frontier psychiatrist
July 26, 2016 by 16 Comments
A couple of onlookers take in Day 1 in Sri Lanka. Test cricket has rarely looked so flakey (in the contexts of the match; and of the wider future of the game).
Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Stumbling block
July 26, 2016 by 6 Comments
David Wilson here casts Collingwood 2016 as a deluded amateur golfer, receiving a self-analysis leg-up from Paul Kelly and the Stormwater Boys.
VAFA – Fitzroy v St Bede’s: Triple J Triple L
July 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
This right royal King George! III has a voice all of his own. He writes with a smile. Here’s his report of the day at Brunswick Street. Includes the line: If [Ligris] were reduced to the size of a bullant I’m sure he could kick a miniature football through the wings of fly-by mosquitoes cascading them into the hungry mouth of an air-oscillating hummingbird a yard away. [Love it – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 20 and Women’s Origin 2016
July 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal with his summary of Round 20, NRL. “Cronulla remain two points clear of second-placed Melbourne with both top two sides winning this weekend…”
Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Beverley Hills
July 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fitzroy Youth Girls were beaten at Victoria Park, but nevertheless remain in unchartered waters – a finals place is already booked.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St. Kilda: How to go from feeling fantastic to feeling flat in a matter of hours
July 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
The day started off so well for Alex Docherty. But it only got progressively worse.
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