Experienced whistle blower Rulebook off the long run on umpiring standards in the AFL
Almanac Basketball: Yarra Wildbeasts make finals
July 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Steve Earl is a convert to the cause of Sth Sudanese basketball, now he needs more support and sponsorship.
Round 16 – Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood: While I was sleeping
July 10, 2016 by 15 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis had plans to get stuck into the construct that is GWS. However, the performance of his Pies has captured his imagination.
Round 14 Collingwood v Fremantle: It’s gonna be a long flight home.
July 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Poppy Penny bravely journeyed to Melbourne to watch Freo take on the Pies and discovered chilled red wine is drinkable.
Round 16 – Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood: Magpie Jacks and the beanstalk
July 9, 2016 by 12 Comments
Perched in the Lomond Hotel’s “Juan Carlos Bar,” D Wilson sees the Jacks of Magpies climb the beanstalk of belief and daring to slay the Giants.
Gil Griffin and Jumping at the Chance
July 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Gil Griffin is a California-based Australian footy fan. His book Jumping at the Chance is out now. [You’ll enjoy Gil and his story. We hope to have him as a guest at lunch in the near future – when he comes back to Australia. JTH]
What ever happened to Damian Cupido?
July 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Wasted talent? Damian Cupido reflects on his footy career with Jackson Ckark.
Collingwood: A sensational history
July 9, 2016 by 10 Comments
Almanacker and Collingwood diehard Jeff Dowsing invites you to take a look at his new website.
So often the important stuff disappears too quickly
July 8, 2016 by 36 Comments
John Harms looks at the past few weeks of media coverage of footy and concludes that often the most important stories disappear too quickly. In this reflection on MND he considers the longer term impact of Neale Daniher and the Queen’s Birthday weekend.
Yarra Wildbeasts on the Prowl
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Steve Earl leaves with his basketball team for the 2016 AUSTRALIAN Sth Sudanese basketball tournament commencing tomorrow in Werribee.
Haiku Bob – Round 15 – Down to the Last
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Haiku Bob’s take on the Pies scrappy win against the Blues.
Round 15 – Melbourne v Adelaide: Melbourne by foot, Part 3 (Job done!)
July 8, 2016 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown finishes up his weekend of footy as the Crows salute on a big day for the club
And where would you expect to find a sponsor of Fitzroy JFC?
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It seems the Fitzroy JFC has sponsors located in far-off places.
Eight reasons to start paying attention to AFL 2016
July 7, 2016 by 15 Comments
Wake up, Earth. It’s Round 16. Time to start paying attention to this Australian Football League.
Almanac Racing: Finals Day
July 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
It’s Finals Day at Flemington. Who’ll handle the mud?
Almanac Travel: A Warrnambool Winter
July 7, 2016 by 12 Comments
Andrew Starkie travels back to Warrnambool to share old and new memories with his daughter.
Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: A view from the Tigertanic
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Sal spills the beans on Round 16 selections, best tip after last week’s shockers, tread cautiously, slippery surface ahead.
Round 15 – Carlton v Collingwood: The Battle of July 2 and now the Blues need a swing of 6%
July 7, 2016 by 4 Comments
Rocky Dabscheck melds election day with the Carlton-Collingwood clash for some interesting observations – some disputable, some immutable. [This was a popular game – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Afghanistan pitch for ICC Test Status
July 7, 2016 by 3 Comments
Neil Drysdale writes of Afghanistan Cricket’s opportunity as they press for ICC Test status.
Irvine Club Lunch – Guest Speaker Kim Hughes
Join the Irvine Club for lunch to raise funds for the Lords Taverners.