Haiku Bob on the Pies Round 7 loss and how the whispers are starting to grow about the coach.
Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Bill Hunter and Your Mum’s Betamax
May 13, 2016 by 18 Comments
The umpires barely merit a mention as Mickey takes us on a footy trip to the Melbourne of Bill Hunter and Percy Jones
Almanac Racing – regrouping to counterattack
May 12, 2016 by 12 Comments
Crio remembers an old bookie telling him years ago that he’d rather sell tickets than buy them. After last weekend he understands the parable. But backing winners is more fun. Help!
Tom Wills, Weddos and the scorn of the village
May 12, 2016 by 29 Comments
In his confronting and honest post, Phil Dimitriadis discusses his link to Tom Wills, Weddings Parties Anything, The Almanac and his own struggles.
Round 7 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: Different in so many ways, but not all
May 12, 2016 by 4 Comments
Her Saints are getting more buzz than victories, writes Yvette Wroby, so while they’re a pleasure to watch, the payoff seems yet to come.
Round 7 – Geelong v West Coast: Cats Hungry, Eagles Just Peckish
May 12, 2016 by 3 Comments
Burkie feels there is little in the way of affection between Geelong and West Coast and their supporters, possibly due to some big games in the ’90s.
Women’s Footy – VFL: Cecilia McIntosh
May 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Veteran Melbourne University defender Cecilia McIntosh on her long return to VFL following a knee reconstruction.
Almanac Music: Desiring and Joy in Lygon Street
May 12, 2016 by 14 Comments
A classic Melbourne moment came from nowhere.
Round 7 – Geelong v West Coast: Prostrate in Prachuap (as Pussies Pounce Eagles)
May 11, 2016 by 4 Comments
Recovering Plantar Fasciitis victim Paul Spinks injures his achilles while on location in Thailand following the Cats v Eagles game.
Round 7 – Gold Coast v Melbourne: Suns and Rain
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Joseph offers a Mother’s Day perspective, Footy or walking the Mother’s Day Classic in rain, research for Breast Cancer was the winner.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: It’s Not Unusual
May 11, 2016 by 10 Comments
Tony Robb channels his inner Tom Jones
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 8 Preview
May 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood believers have been stretched to the limit in 2016, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life Round 8 preview will help alleviate your concerns.
Fearless Round 7 – Mother’s Day preceded by a Super Six Games on Saturday. Good Thinking!
May 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fearless reviews Round 7 with Super Six Games on Saturday preceding Mother’s Day Sunday.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 5: Wax. Crack. The Sack?
May 11, 2016 by 13 Comments
Gordon Agars, with help from Mike Gucci, reports on Round 5 1986 at the Blacks. Two A1 losses in a row and the rumblings have started, while the new Treasurer is having an impact.
Mason Cox – From US College Basketball to the AFL
May 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Tony Samboras fills in some of the background to the Mason Cox story and the people behind Cox’s quick ascension to AFL ranks.
Unpalatable ‘Pies need new recipe
May 11, 2016 by 11 Comments
His beloved ‘Pies are decidedly unpalatable at present. So Jeff Dowsing assesses the ingredients and attempts to concoct a new recipe.
Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: New Kid On The Block
May 10, 2016 by 4 Comments
You can forget the bubblegum pop of the late-80’s boy-band New Kids On The Block. Joe Moore says that his Swans have a new kid who looks to be here to stay.
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