Rulebook has a few points to make on the Crows game last night – 17 of them actually. Here’s his analysis, excellent as always.
To be PC or not to be
June 24, 2016 by 35 Comments
Trucker Slim sifts through the language of a “Rubicon crossing” week in social discourse (“What a fantastic story it is!”). What is Political Correctness, anyway?
The Geelong flame re-lit at the Almanac: a survey of the Cats’ past six weeks.
June 24, 2016 by 14 Comments
John Harms has had life balance issues for a while. He has not paid enough attention to writing about the Geelong Football Club – and his life is poorer for it. Finally, he sits up all night to reflect on the last six weeks of a season with a lot of promise.
Heat and conversation
June 24, 2016 by 16 Comments
Yvette Wroby postulates that some clues to Eddie McGuire’s behaviour can be found in Eddie himself, long ago.
Round 14 – Adelaide v North Melbourne: Thursday
June 24, 2016 by 18 Comments
Thursdays? What is a Thursday? And what happened on this chilly Thursday? Crow Mickey Randall reports on his side’s strong performance at the Adelaide Oval.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 10: Revolutionary
June 24, 2016 by 11 Comments
Where did Gordon Agars spend his grant money after preparing his Round 10 1986 AUFC match reports?
The Ultimate Sacrifice
June 24, 2016 by 2 Comments
As we approach the centenary of the Battle of the Somme next week, Neil Drysdale highlights the difference between so called sporting “tragedies” and “disasters” and those that occurred on the battlefields of war.
Almanac Racing – “prefer others”
June 23, 2016 by 7 Comments
Long-retired players up at “Alex” still chuckle about the legendary ¾ time bake their coach blurted – “I’ve got only one thing to say to youse blokes and that’s nuthin’!” Trying to get excited at the metrop offerings for this weekend could be read from that thespian’s prayer book. At “HQ”(!) it is weather bleak, [Read more]
Round 14: Sal’s Preview
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sal looks at Round 14, his take on eddiegaffe, will the chardy sippers come through and other tantalising tips for the round.
The Turbulent Tales of a Footy Record Seller
June 23, 2016 by 11 Comments
Sean Mortell is a Year 10 student at Viewbank College. He has been spending this week doing work experience at the Almanac. A keen young writer, a student of literature, and centremen at the Banyule Colts, he has produced two pieces of writing. This one about being a Footy Record seller may generate some memories from other Record sellers. [It certainly also brings back memories of Bridget Schwerdt – Ed]
Euro 2016: “Night to remember on green field of France” (The Irish Times)
June 23, 2016 by 1 Comment
Keith Duggan’s rollicking story from The Irish Times, as Republic of Ireland, needing victory to progress to the knock-out phase of Euro 2016, rapturously defeat Italy. “Football: bloody hell. About an hour before kick-off, O’Neill’s starting 11 filtered into the muggy Flanders evening. It was as intriguing a selection as he has ever plumped for…”
Almanac Cricket: ICC Conference – Have your say
June 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
The ICC Conference is to be held next week and Neil Drysdale needs your help, what are the key issues the ICC need to address?
Almanac People: The Beanie
June 23, 2016 by 11 Comments
Entrenched in winter and trying to keep ourselves warm, Anna Brasier tells a great yarn of The Beanie.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Origin II, 2016
June 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Origin II and the series went to Qld and Hamish Neal identifies the moments that mattered.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick – Round 14: At Last Gold Coast Makes It Into The Bottom 3 !
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille updates us with the Round 14 selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club. Get your tips in.
Almanac People: Jokes that Kill
June 22, 2016 by 22 Comments
Matt Q provides some insight into the craft of footy humour and when it falls into the hands of the wrong people it can be dangerous.
Round 13 Review: Bye Rd #1 – Friday Night Fight Night…A return to the 70s…by Fearless
June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Friday night brought us back to the 70s and those that tipped against GWS were in Fantasialand, read more gems in Fearless; Round 13 review
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