Dream Job for Cats Fans!

November 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Dan Crane has the info on a part time job at the Geelong FC that may just interest one of the many Catmanackers who frequent this site.

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test: Call for writers

November 4, 2015 by 9 Comments

At the Footy Almanac we’re looking to cover every day of Test cricket this summer. So step right up, sport fans, and send us your words of the 1st Test Australia v New Zealand. Nominate a day to cover. [A great time of year – Ed].

The NFL Beast

November 4, 2015 by 4 Comments

Dennis Gedling on what it was like to experience watching an NFL game live, when he went to see the San Francisco 49ers take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

2015 MLB World Series – Kansas City Royals v New York Mets: ‘I’m going to Kansas City, gonna get my baby one time…’

November 4, 2015 by 5 Comments

Paul Campbell reviews the 2015 MLB World Series and how it was won my the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets.

Royal Horse Bazaar’s thoroughbred pedigree

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With the incredible Melbourne Cup all the buzz, Harold Peacock brings up the equine roots of Brisbane’s economy.

South Australia v Queensland and NSW 1980 – Double Dare Ya

November 4, 2015 by 26 Comments

The SANFL seemed to play representative games against everyone bar the VFL in 1980. This double header from Adelaide Cup Day has Swish Schwerdt asking whether Qld or NSW footy was better off for the run.

Taking Stance in the Clem Jones Stand

November 4, 2015 by 2 Comments

The First Test in Brisbane brings back Gabba memories for David Parker.

Get Stuffed

November 4, 2015 by 24 Comments

Kaisha Thompson has a new icon, Michelle Payne. Looks like she also as a bit of pocket money as a result. Yikes!

Era, era on the wall; 1967-1976

November 4, 2015 by 18 Comments

The late 60s and early 70s are the Golden Years of footy for many VFL fans. In Jeff Dowsing’s latest look at Grand Final eras, the years 1967 to 1976 would see a revolution in how the game was played after Barassi’s Blues and their use handball engineered possibly the greatest comeback in VFL Grand Final history. Carlton, Richmond, Hawthorn and North fans; this is your era.

Melbourne Cup Day 2015: Corowa style.

November 4, 2015 by 5 Comments

Any day when you leave the track with more money than when you arrived, is a good day. Glen had a good day at Corowa.

Almanac music: alone in a Las Vegas honeymoon suite

November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

In 1996 Alan Attwood found himself alone in a Las Vegas honeymoon suite, writing up stories about Kerry Packer’s gambling and Mike Tyson’s demolition of Frank Bruno.

New Zealand Wins! Run The Cutter – #RWC2015 Weekend 7

November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Hamish Neal tells how Dan Carter and 14 other men in black triumphed over a gallant Wallabies side in the Rugby World Cup final.

Horses for Courses: Your Form Guide to the Asian Century

November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Tim Harcourt can bring any topics together dexterously. Here it’s the Melbourne Cup and the Asian region. A bit of horse-racing, a bit of business, a bit of trade. [But who wins the race, Tom? – JTH]

The Footy Almanac Melbourne Cup Lunch Trifecta

November 3, 2015 by 9 Comments

Always hard to keep everyone happy, but here is the consensus (a term used very loosely). Hopefully we make some money for the charity of Burkie’s choice.

The People’s Mug

November 2, 2015 by 2 Comments

The Melbourne Cup is the people’s race. Tony Robb reminds us why.

Almanac Racing: Your Melbourne Cup selections for The Almanac Lunch Trifecta

November 2, 2015 by 18 Comments

Give us your first, second and third in the Melbourne Cup and we’ll add your view to the tally for the Almanac lunch trifecta.

Lunch is tomorrow (Monday Nov 2) 1230 for 100 at The Royal Melbourne Hotel, 629 Bourke St, Melbourne. $60 [email protected] (Guests include Greg Carpenter and Trip To Paris connection Andy Gemmell)

Lightning can strike twice – Budge’s Cup Preview

November 2, 2015 by 3 Comments

  After my success from last year, Crio is happy for me to have another crack at the Cup preview. I won’t bother with a horse by horse, run by run preview as you can find that anywhere. I will just give my opinion and look forward to yours. First, to establish my credentials, here [Read more]

Emotion towards All Blacks

November 2, 2015 by 6 Comments

Yoshi’s sports moments for this week, here for your enjoyment.

Crio’s Question?….first memories

November 2, 2015 by 26 Comments

What else could it be this week but The Cup? Remember your first?

Battles with Bart

November 2, 2015 by 10 Comments

Everyday people, especially punters, ‘knew’ Bart, interacted with Bart, and were ‘Barted’ from time to time. P. Flynn with some thoughts on the character of the opponent and the nature of the battle.