The “dam alternate AFL Ladder”

A lateral approach to hedging your footy fortunes from da mcdonnell. Give us your Pick 4 (don’t forget the tie-break question)

Sport Trumps Politics

Peter Baulderstone is disturbed by the hatred and trivialisation of American society and its presidential politics. He seeks explanations from their sport.

Paul Couch: Giving something of value

Brutas Mudcake reflects on footy, value and life upon the death of Paul Couch.

Almanac NFL: Peyton Manning retirement speech

Paul Campbell brings us this outstanding retirement speech from NFL’s Peyton Manning [Brilliant – Ed].

Local footy: Why do I feel like a babysitter?

Mick Jeffrey steps out again for Brothers AFC. Pre-season is well underway in Capricornia. But the kids are getting younger.

Almanac Fiction – Daz Cooper Chapter 4: Cricket training, dreaming

It’s Chapter 4. Daz Cooper has a lot on his mind. There’s an Under 16 cricket semi final, a maths test, a party… so much noise.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 1, 2016

Hamish Neal wraps the action from NRL Round 1. It’s started.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2016: Practice games ticking boxes

Two practice games down; wins over Geelong and North Melbourne. Cam Hooke welcomes all Magpies to (the premiership year?) of 2016.

Cricket’s Uniqueness can never be Dismissed

John Gascoigne, a 29-year veteran of cricket umpiring on Melbourne’s parks, decided to test his belief that every day of every match produces an event, a moment, of uniqueness.

Right now, my dodgy back is in better shape than Conor McGregor – or Nate Diaz’s face

Peter respects Conor McGregor but not so much his sport

Footy, Love and Cancelled Game

Yoshi seeks an outlet for his emotions after the St Kilda game is cancelled

Almanac Weekend Sports Rewind 7th March

All the Sporting results that matter.

The NBA, Pro athletics and women, an interesting mix

David G discovers Dante Exum’s twin sister Tierra creating her own name in pro running

The Great Russini – A one trick pony or man of wisdom.

Aussiegus looks at the cyclic changing of our sporting lives as the season’s weather decides which ball will be chased.

Almanac Cycling: World Championship Men’s Team Pursuit take it to Team GB

In one of the greatest Team Pursuit Finals, David Parker provides some perspective.

Stereo Story: karaoke in North Korea

You’re in North Korea. On a holiday. You’re in a karaoke bar. What song do you choose?

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2016: Wagga, Eddie and barramundi

Cam Hooke pops the black & white glasses on for a look ahead to Wagga, Docklands and… Round 1. How are the ‘Pies travelling? Do you have a barramundi story?

Big deal: A female field umpire and a woman’s place

Somewhat surprisingly, Dave Brown was conflicted by the first appearance of a female field umpire at AFL level. How important was it really?

2020 Deadline: Ross Lyon’s Contract Extension

Strap yourself in: Ross Lyon is at Freo until 2020 and as a Bombers supporter, Sam hopes its a good ride for the Dockers in 2016

A-League 1,000: The Influence Edition

It was Bruce United in Adelaide last weekend but can the Reds keep their unbeaten streak alive across the ditch? Hamish Neal ponders that and other issues in Round 22 of the A-League