Hamish Neal on the hits and misses of NRL Round 2, in which tactics, ill-discipline and (lack of) imagination all played a part.
NAB Challenge | West Coast v Essendon: Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again
March 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Even NAB Challenge games can evoke memory and the importance of memory in following footy. Kasey Symons is “thoroughly look forward to being completely surprised by it all over again in 2016 because my, my, just how much I’ve missed it.”
Come to the Merri Creek Primary School Fete in North Fitzroy (Saturday, March 19)
March 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
You’ve gotta love a fete. Come along to Merri Creek Primary School on the corner of St George’s Rd and Miller St, North Fitzroy.
The Almanac has a stall. Come and say g’day. [Excellent poster – Ed]
Almanac Pro-running: A photo that defines a sport and an athlete
March 14, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dave Griffin shares his story on Les Williams, Pro Running and a photo that captures the moment
Almanac Baseball: Magpie John Schultz hits Grand Slam
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Peter Argent provides a photo essay of Magpie John Schultz hitting a Grand Slam
Canberra Day – a celebration of the capital’s home ground and “local” team
March 14, 2016 by 5 Comments
Canberra turns 103 today. Manuka Oval has been a constant for 85 of them. Now the second home of the GWS Giants, will Canberra let it grow? Let us hope so
Almanac Music: Skyhooks and me
March 14, 2016 by 15 Comments
Mickey’s ode to Skyhooks and the memories relived.
Up There Guillaux
March 14, 2016 by 1 Comment
And the Big Man Flew, when self-promotion was achieved with aerial delights – another classic from Rhett.
NAB Challenge | Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Not Bad for the Pre-Season
March 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Nickthestats guy is primed for the season if Doggies v Pies game is the standard
Pre-Season Challenge – Week 3: Richmond v Port Adelaide – Time for a song.
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Mick has a happy Richmond ditty to share
NAB Challenge | Richmond v Port Adelaide: Consequences
March 13, 2016 by 76 Comments
Rulebook has a different view from Yoshi on the NAB Challenge kerfuffle the other night. And for once something at Richmond is not Troy Chaplin’s fault
Geelong Cats – The past and the future
March 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
David Zita believes Geelong’s 2015 was merely a hiccup. The arrival of Danger along with the emergence of some kids has David’s glass more than half full. The Cats will be back
A Footy Season Greeting from The Old Dog
March 13, 2016 by 4 Comments
The Old Dog finds Christmas in March, with a pre-season message for everyone.
A Good Day For Footy? No, A Great Day!
March 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Adam Goodes visits picturesque Power Park in Gordonvale. A great day for all involved!
2016: A year of high and low anniversaries for Fitzroy Football Club supporters
March 13, 2016 by 6 Comments
Philip Mendes reflects on the significance of this year’s anniversaries for Fitzroy Football Club – the good and the not so
Purpose of the NAB Challenge Cup
March 13, 2016 by 5 Comments
After witnessing the pre-season ‘spectacle’ that was Richmond v Port Adelaide our Japan correspondent, Yoshi, adds some common sense to the discussion
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 2: Heartbreak in the night time heat
March 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Round 2 of the NRL. Wayne Ball watches his Panthers and ponders the new seven tackle set
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