Ahh the noughties. The game as we knew changed significantly as footy got as roof over its’ head and the era where totally professional football created some unwanted distractions for those easily led astray. Dynasties were created while other clubs went far and wide looking for salvation. Clubs or Regimes? Corporates or Fans? Jeff Dowsing gives us his review of footy in a new millennium in what has been a fantastic series.
January 1933 – The Empire Strikes Back
November 24, 2015 by 6 Comments
Sit back and make yourself comfortable. Peter Warrington has an idea to share. And he’s made a magnificent start, with an account of the cultural and sporting events of January 1933 as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald [A mighty effort – Ed].
Australia v New Zealand – WACA Test, Days 4 and 5: Hmmm (it’s only the beginning)
November 24, 2015 by 11 Comments
David Wilson tidies up Days 4 and 5 from the WACA last week with seven key learnings.
Rioli Tops NT Draft Prospects
November 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Draft-watchers: Wesley Hull brings news of exciting young footballers out of the Top End. His family name is well known, but Daniel Rioli is not alone.
The Ballad of Shaun Marsh
November 23, 2015 by 14 Comments
James S & the Jolimont Street Band have released their latest single. But it’s a 33 not a 45, just like the subject’s average.
Trout
November 23, 2015 by 6 Comments
Paddy Grindlay gets to play with a Richmond legend, Trout (from Woodend). [Batting against Paddy is no picnic either-Ed]
Almanac Golf: The Masters’ Apprentice
November 22, 2015 by 4 Comments
Peter Senior wins the Masters. Great story but not the result Tony Robb had hoped for, or Australian golf needed.
My Saintly brothers and sisters … in Jake, we must now trust!
November 22, 2015 by 11 Comments
Jen Muirden asks that her fellow Saints give Jake a go.
Open Letter to Jake Carlisle from Yoshi
November 21, 2015 by 8 Comments
Yoshi is angry and is not going to take it anymore. Jake Carlisle’s attitude and behaviour that is. Jake, you’re on notice.
Sports Writers Festival – Invitation to Almanackers
November 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Sports Writers Festival is on tomorrow evening at Fed Square in Melbourne. We’ve got a few passes to give away to Almanackers. Click through for details.
AFL Bang for Buck Cup: Why Hawthorn didn’t really win the 2015 premiership
November 20, 2015 by 6 Comments
Where did your club rank in 2015 if you take their performance at the draft table into account?
Almanac Racing – Weiry and Michelle’s celebratory tour heads to the Forest.
November 19, 2015 by 8 Comments
Their banner meeting has come just at the right time – Ballarat gets to pay homage to Cup champs Weiry and Michelle and punters will be loading up on them all day. It’s the local highlight on a weekend of many options, including Group One glory in Perth. Tips please!
Almanac Soccer: A-League 1,000: The Tactics Edition
November 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews this week’s A-League action.
US Sport, Cigars and New York City
David Griffin takes a waft of the New York sporting landscape and exhales with a unique experience.