Rod Oaten enjoys history and company at Brunswick St Oval, before choosing to listen via ABC radio to his Essendon; in a winnable game against the AFL’s Lions.
Round 18 – Essendon v Brisbane: Reflection and inaccuracy; Brunswick St and Docklands
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Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 20: Cronulla v Newcastle – Sunday stroll
July 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
Paul Macadam has been busy (“most sharehouses are alike”), but he’s back at Shark Park to see the Sharks’ winning streak reach 15. [The pleasure and pain of a long-term fan – Ed].
Round 18 – Sydney v Carlton: Oh, Brother
July 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Sydney v Carlton games are for more than 4 points; they are for bragging rights between Woy Woy’s Moore brothers. [Lovely boyhood reminiscing – Ed].
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Round 19 – only 103 left to beat
July 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
At the completion of Round 18, only 104 entrants remain in the running. Get the lowdown for your Round 19 “pick one” here.
Round 18 – Essendon v Brisbane: Light at the end of the tunnel
July 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
Like all Brisbane supporters, Peter Schumacher has endured a difficult year. Would the arrival from New Zealand of lucky omen grand-daughter Katelyn help the Lions?
Umpiring: the consolations of mythology
July 26, 2016 by 11 Comments
Dave Brown wonders, then thoroughly understands, why they need to point out umpires are human.
Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Even colder (Floreat Pica Society)
July 26, 2016 by 9 Comments
Luke Reynolds writes for the Floreat Pica Society this week; reporting on a Magpie first quarter that was colder than “a mother-in-law’s stare.”
Round 18 – Port Adelaide v GWS: There is the edge of insanity, then there is the abyss
July 26, 2016 by 5 Comments
Chris Michaels considers some tough questions around the Port Adelaide list. And his verdict is in.
VAFA – Fitzroy v St. Bede’s: Roys Pacifying Protagonists
July 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
After cutting work to catch the second half of the Fitzroy game on the weekend, Steve managed to avoid the cameras only to post about it on the Almanac. Don’t worry, mate, we won’t dob.
Round 18 – Hawthorn v Richmond: Saluting a Legend
July 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
All the Hawks’ fans were in shock as Mitchell had another 30+ game and they win – again – in his 300th.
VAFA – Fitzroy v St. Bede’s: The Ligris Henderson Procedure
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill, a great sport, entertained the crew at the Roys lunch, and then helped get the boys home in a tense game against the highly-fancied St Bede’s at Brunswick Street. Although he loves a dental metaphor, he goes with a medical image here. The Roys are coming. [Great game. Great win. – JTH]
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Overcoming Scary Dogs
July 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Yoshi and the Saints overcome their fear of Bulldogs together.
The Sydney Sporting Double – Back-To-Back Thrillers a Long Way From Home
July 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
James Lang finds himself a foreigner of sorts: a South Australian at the NRL State of Origin and then at the Swans v Hawks clash.
Round 18 – North Melbourne v Collingwood: Meh-ness under the roof
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Was there much point to this game for the general footy fan? Friday night and who cares. Young Paddy Grindlay reports. [That ‘meh’ word is gaining currency – never saw it when the Almanac first started. – Ed]
Round 18 – Sydney v Carlton: Ready the paddles…
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Where’s that defibrillator? The Swans get the wobbles at the SCG, and so does Tom Bally.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Finals, anyone?
July 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Without Jake Stringer, the Dogs have no chance, young Andy Tuano predicted. Happily for his Saints, he was spot on.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Saints collar Dogs in contest of wills
July 24, 2016 by 3 Comments
Braham Dabscheck reviews the game between the Dogs and Saints. Do the Sainters even dare think of the ‘F’ word?
Women’s Footy – VFL: Maddie Boyd
July 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
After Geelong’s upset win over Cranbourne in VFL Women’s, ruckman Maddie Boyd talks team culture, leadership and her future as the youngest Melbourne player.
The Final Stretch I: Casting Out into the Unknown
July 24, 2016 by 3 Comments
Cold hands, potato cakes and muddy grounds. Nick the Stats Guy reflects on his career as a junior footballer.
Almanac Motor-racing: Remembering Ayrton Senna
July 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
Neil Drysdale reflects on a legend.
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