Mathilde de Hauteclocque is challenged to think by Martin Flanagan, Erin Riley and Stan Grant on a writer’s festival panel in Sydney. She then applies that thinking to the week which follows in her roles as museum curator, mum and O’Reilly Fan. Her Kangaroo barista is also challenged – but his is a different form of contemplation. [Characteristic MdeH stuff – JTH]
Almanac Racing – a lettuce leaf for lunch and a durry for dessert
June 2, 2016 by 12 Comments
Crio’s tackling hearty pot roasts and pondering the lot of the jockey who survives on a lettuce leaf for lunch and a durry for dessert. He’s taking the R.Higgins retirement option but is happy to cheer for those who’ve weighed up their options.
AFL Rule 35 – The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy, aside from being beautifully written, is a work of serious research and importance. I encourage you to read this extract and purchase a copy.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Is the Clydesdale faster than the Ox?
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
King George!III is thinking about the possibilities of the season after the Royboys’ home game v Monash Blues.
Chris Scott the Diplomat
June 2, 2016 by 5 Comments
Paul Spinks is impressed with Geelong coach Chris Scott and his communication skills.
Almanac Soccer: Gazza’s Tears, The Lions of Cameroon and Pavarotti’s Nessun Dorma: The 1990 World Cup Revisited
June 2, 2016 by 2 Comments
Was the World Cup Italy 1990 England’s last hurrah on the International stage? chrism76 suggests England proved to be the big winners of the tournament.
Round 10 – Carlton v Geelong: Who Is This Team?
June 2, 2016 by 12 Comments
John Butler adopts Carlton’s new mantra: the journey will be long, so no point getting too high, or too low.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: He Says, She Says
June 2, 2016 by 34 Comments
Luke Reynolds was stuck at home watching Collingwood play the Bulldogs. Mrs R, in her writing debut for the Almanac, co-writes from an alternate point of view about a family day watching the footy at home.
Let’s Look Back at the Euros – Euro ’88 (West Germany)
June 2, 2016 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling continues his series on the European soccer championships, this time he takes us to West Germany in 1988.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Origin I, 2016
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Hamish Neal gives State of Origin Game 1 the Five Metre Gap analysis. Solid defence and the Qld halves kicking game late in 2nd half the difference.
Cricket At Dog Poo Park
June 2, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Gascoigne is an umpire in the Mid Year Cricket Association. Elbows bent further than 15 degrees, bogan dressware and landmines left by dog walkers are plenty.
Almanac Rugby League – A bit of Origin history to fire you up
June 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
You might remember some of these moments. Apart from the action, listen to the great commentaries – and the backbeat of the crowd. Memories!
Is the North Fitzroy Arms the centre of the Universe? Three events this week
June 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
The North Fitzroy Arms is a ripper winter pub, with the fireplaces making it very homely. There’s three events on this week.
Round 10 – The 2016 Michael Landon Cup
June 1, 2016 by 4 Comments
Floating between sanity and dementia, Earl O’Neill finally remembers to post his round 10 review for The Michael Landon Cup
Round 10 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: The Not-So-Great Escape
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Alex Docherty was happy with the Doggies win over Collingwood, however it felt like a close escape as opposed to a resounding win.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 11 Preview
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Keeping the Magpie faith, Cam Hooke says to forget the Season; forget the Ladder. Both will look after themselves; we just need to win each week.
Tom Wills, Macca and Marius on Sunday morning
June 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Marius Cuming talks with ABC Radio’s Macca on Sunday morning about Tom Wills, his grave restoration project, cricket and local weather.
Northern Territory’s Most Draftable Players for 2016
June 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
Will the next best thing from the Northern Territory be one of the draft hopefuls on Jackson Clarke’s list?
Round 10 Review: Salute to Sir Doug Nicholls, Pastor, Legend…AFL Indigenous Round by Fearless
June 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fearless believes Carlton has something special in the water to get Kreuzer and Casboult up in his review of the Sir Doug Nicholls round.
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