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.
The Sydney Sporting Double – Back-To-Back Thrillers a Long Way From Home
July 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
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.
Round 18 – Sydney v Carlton: Only one word describes it… RELIEF!
July 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin is exhausted after her Swannies sneak over the line.
Round 18 – Preview: What about the fans for the fixture?
July 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sal previews Round 18 of the AFL and expects the Friars Under 19s to do better against Parkdale than the Blues will in Sydney.
The Oceanic Adventures of Bev Package: Our Week on a Cruise Ship
July 22, 2016 by 23 Comments
Mickey Randall has been at sea. With a big and growing cast, including Billy and including Bev. New experiences cloaked in old, new locations forever now a part of life’s tapestry. “Isn’t this what people should do? With love, drape their stories upon an innocent geography…”
Round 17 – St Kilda v Melbourne: History repeating
July 22, 2016 by 3 Comments
Before heading off to Japan, Yvette watches the Saints with her extended family.
If Jeremy Corbyn ran your local pub: Seeking your variations
July 22, 2016 by 8 Comments
“If Jeremy Corbyn ran your local pub” is a great premise and the topic of an article on Buzzfeed. It has got us wondering; who would you most like to see running your local?
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 13: Give Me Park Terrace
July 22, 2016 by 8 Comments
Round 13 1986 was a quiet one for Gordon Agars. He barely made time to toss off this flimsy report, giving far too much prominence to fringe A8 player Darren ‘The Jerk’ Graetz.
Round 17 – St Kilda v Melbourne: We could use two Gawns
July 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Where’s the leadership? Steve Healy senses something lacking at the Dees as their Etihad/Saints/2016 curse continues
AFL Fans Association (AFLFA) Press Release: Fans should be consulted on the 2017 fixture
July 22, 2016 by 3 Comments
As the AFL prepare the fixture for the 2017 season, fans are looking to have their say. Cheryl Critchley has sent us the AFL Fans’ Association press release.
Round 17 – Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast: The last hurrah in Far North Queensland?
July 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
Mick Jeffrey goes up there to Cazaly’s in Cairns but is it for the last time?
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