James Hird, Essendon and the CAS judgment

January 18, 2016 by 32 Comments

Daddsy is ahead of 99% of the rest of us, having actually read the CAS judgment and considered an opinion. A useful summary of the findings before you next read / listen to James Hird

Almanac Running: St Albans Gift results

January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment

A belated addition on the weekend wrap – Pro running at St Albans

Stereo Stories Live in Geelong: tickets going fast

January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Tickets are going fast for the first Stereo Stories gig of the year: 100 people have already booked seats for the 90 minute show at the new Geelong Library. Vin Maskell, Smokie Dawson and the Stereo Stories ensemble of writers and musicians hope to see you there.

Training for Six: When four turn up!

January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Another skillful set of training drills from the master trainer Matt Zurbo.

Who’s versing? Western Bulldogs

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Short sharp prose from Alex Darling on the Western Bulldogs

A Scottish Test XI

January 18, 2016 by 10 Comments

In response to a question resulting from his excellent Bradman in Aberdeen article, Neil Drysdale selects a Scottish Test XI. Some very interesting names are included.

Almanac Music: The Beatles and me

January 18, 2016 by 28 Comments

Mickey Randall shares his passion for The Beatles and the quiet genius of George Harrison

From Yoshi to former St Kilda players

January 18, 2016 by 2 Comments

Yoshi shares his saintly advice for Brendon Goddard and Essendon

Almanac Weekend Wrap

January 18, 2016 by 9 Comments

Missed the weekend scores? Catch up with our weekend wrap.

The Fan

January 17, 2016 by 2 Comments

Davemitri has lost a fair bit of sleep over the past three years – because he is a Bombers fan. He records his response to the events of the past week.

Almanac Island Rugby: Manus

January 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment

An uncommon sports photo from David Bridie.

Summer Stereo Story – Beach-house records, part 1

January 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment

In the diary at the family beach-house my brother’s wife has written a list to sum up their short holiday with their two young children. Rachel has written ten names, beginning with Michael Jackson and ending with The Doors.

Limited Overs Sixermania … bring back the Five and an end to Sixes!

January 17, 2016 by 1 Comment

Drawing on precedent, Demonymic proposes the resurrection of the ‘five’.

A-League – Marquee Players: Is there still a need?

January 17, 2016 by 2 Comments

What is the purpose of the marquee player and is it still relevant to the A-League 10 years down the track? On a scale from Berisha to no-one at all Vaughan Menlove rates your club’s marquee

Almanac Music: Top 10 songs that Bob has “butchered”

January 16, 2016 by 9 Comments

DAM is back and thinking controversially. If you accept the premise that Bob Dylan is a butcher – what are his 10 greatest crimes against music?

Scotland v Australia in 1948: Bradman’s Last Match in Britain

January 16, 2016 by 23 Comments

Neil Drysdale has tracked down two spectators who attended Bradman’s final match in Britain, the Scotland v Australia game at Aberdeen in 1948 (Superb piece Neil -ed)

Almanac Travel: Orlando Magic

January 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Steve Earl is having the time of his life, bumping into fascinating types in the sports bars of America. In Orlando he finds a couple of classics – a writer and an artist, both with Arnie and St Andrews fetishes. [Another ripper – Ed]

I Don’t Love You Anymore

January 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment

At once poetic and succinct, an Essendon supporter, Aussiegus, conflates the emotional and the rational in a poignant expression of his position on James Hird.

RIP Ken Judge

January 15, 2016 by 2 Comments

Les Everett pays a tribute to Ken Judge who sadly died today.

Here Comes the Judge

January 15, 2016 by 4 Comments

Hawthorn and East Fremantle premiership player, and former Hawks, Eagles and Sharks coach, Ken Judge passed away today. Peter Baulderstone shares some memories.