Patrick Emery returns to the Adelaide Oval after almost 30 years and tells the story of his footy life, first in Adelaide and now as part of a Tiger family. [Excellent piece – JTH]
Round 15 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: I am very angry and I don’t care what you think!
July 3, 2016 by 34 Comments
Jan Courtin lets fly after the Swans terrible loss to the Dogs. She’s still very angry and she doesn’t care what anyone thinks.
Round 11 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Flat and grey for most of the match
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Alan Stewart watched Hawthorn maintain dominance over Melbourne with thirteenth win in a row against the Demons
Round 15 – West Coast v Essendon: Raking over the Rolls
July 2, 2016 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone enjoyed the Avenging Eagle’s chicken rolls, the replay of Rake and his Eagles win over Essendon (in that order). Perhaps the Eagles can rise from their slump like Cleaver Greene.
Almanac People: Jake King – Mates Are Mates
July 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark analyses Jake King’s loyalty to “colourful” mates in the face of heavy scrutiny.
Round 15 – Preview: Blues, Power and Swans in the three tight ones
July 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal, who is still in fine tipping form, has a look at Round 15 and his Blue glasses won’t let him drift away from Carlton to beat The Old Foe.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 11: Fey St Peters
June 30, 2016 by 12 Comments
Gordon Agars was the unfortunate victim of vandalism at the Queen’s Head this week. It didn’t stop him from filing this bumper recap of AUFC Round 11, 1986.
Round 14 – St Kilda v Geelong: Connections and communities
June 30, 2016 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby happily discovers a couple of clusters that help make up the fabric quilt of Saints supporters. And shares in the general glee surrounding the massive upset of the Cats.
Almanac Soccer: The Magic of the Cup – Round 7 (Stirling Lions)
June 30, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling has been following the FFA Cup from the WA side and continues the journey wherever it may go
Round 14 – St. Kilda v Geelong: A Miracle on Grass
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Andy knew something was going to happen when Saints played Geelong and will forever remember the joy that followed the final siren.
Almanac Soccer: England’s Misery to Continue
June 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
DrCruel73 blames England’s lack of world class players and inept management with no foreseeable improvement.
Round 14 – St Kilda v Geelong: GroundCat Day
June 30, 2016 by 8 Comments
Paul Spinks ponders if Pivotonian Phil will predict a prosperous pointy end to the season for Geelong or a Winter of discontent.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick – Round 15: CATastrophe for Several and Giant Opportunity for the Rest
June 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
St Kilda’s shock victory over the Cats ruined the weekend for 34 tipsters; all others were on the Giants except for one tipster on Adelaide. Prize Pool is $2000 28 entries remain In R15 you cannot select St Kilda v Gold Coast, West Coast v Essendon ONLY 2 Payments Due
Almanac Racing
June 30, 2016 by 11 Comments
At this time of the year it is slim pickings indeed on the racing calendar. So Crio must look further afield, to the “time-honoured” Marble Bar Cup (“the hottest race in Australia’s hottest town”)
Round 14 – GWS Giants v Carlton: Razzle Dazzled
June 30, 2016 by 6 Comments
As Gold Coast have shown, it was not a “given” that the AFL’s new franchises would be successful in the short term. John Butler is impressed that the Giants are on the verge of something special so soon.
Round 14 – Richmond v Brisbane: Happy Days
June 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
Rather than head to the G with his father and brother, Paddy Grindlay stays home with mum to cook eclairs and listen to the Tigers win on the radio
Almanac Music: Gig Review – The Living End at The Forum, 23/06/16
June 30, 2016 by 4 Comments
One of Australia’s finest live rock bands, The Living End, were in Melbourne last week. Luke Reynolds was there at the Forum to see them live (and to report for the Almanac).
Junior Almanac: Parkside R v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Photos – Freeze frame on an icy morning
June 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In this photo essay of Fitzroy Junior FC the temperature was very cold, but both teams got the blood flowing and played some excellent footy.
Almanac People: Transsexuality and Australian Football
June 29, 2016 by 5 Comments
Jackson Clark talks to transgender Kirsti Miller about her struggles being accepted into women’s football.
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