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.
Round 18 – Essendon v Brisbane: Reflection and inaccuracy; Brunswick St and Docklands
July 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
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.
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]
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