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Yoshi on Jake Carlisle
October 23, 2015 by 10 Comments
Yoshi was tired and a bit cranky after a long stint at work. Jake Carlisle’s antics, and the way they were reported didn’t help.
Almanac Art: Footy grounds and their grandstands
October 23, 2015 by 25 Comments
Really interesting representations of iconic footy grounds from artist Mike Hugo. [Definitely worth a look – JTH]
Australia’s Best Team of 2015/16: Discuss
October 23, 2015 by 19 Comments
Luke Reynolds reminds us it’s cricket season and for all the talk on this site about next year’s line-ups for AFL sides, what about the Australian Test team and ODI team?
What happens in the next chapter of Australian cricket?
October 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tom Riordan on what may occur as a new chapter of Australian cricket begins in the upcoming summer of cricket.
A-League 1,000: The Concussion Edition
October 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews this weekend of A-League matches.
Almanac Horseracing – W.S. Cox Plate: Remembering the day punters finally nailed The Beaver
October 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
The day we beat The Beaver and a sympahetic Maso was paid with a signed IOU.
Danger Geelong
October 22, 2015 by 8 Comments
Lee Carney takes the microscope to Geelong’s recent trades and sees high risk where many others haven’t. [Thought-provoking analysis – Ed]
Sports Writers’ Festival in Melbourne, Nov 21
October 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The inaugural Sports Writers Festival is on in Melbourne on November 21. Francis Leach tells us what it is all about. [Should be very informative and entertaining – JTH]
South Australia v Victoria State of Origin 1984 – Tuesday Night Lights
October 22, 2015 by 27 Comments
Written on “Back to the Future Day”, Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt heads back to the past. The night South Australian football was changed irreversibly. 1984 specifically, when South Australia took on the Big V in a State-of-Origin match, played at Football Park. Just before the lure of the VFL/AFL proved too much for many of the SANFL’s best. The Football Budget? Don’t ask.
North Melbourne’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 22, 2015 by 4 Comments
Some Smokie musings on North Melbourne’s best 22 for season 2016. Are veterans Harvey and Wells included? Plus the meaning of the acronym N-O-M-W revealed.
Almanac Rugby League – Who Wants To Be A Coach?
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a tough year to be a Penrith Panthers fan in the National Rugby League. It must have been so much tougher if you were the actual coach.
Sydney’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 21, 2015 by 11 Comments
Joe Moore has a crack at naming the Swans best lineup for 2016. How’s he done?
Hawthorn’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 21, 2015 by 14 Comments
Rick Kane has named his best 23 for Hawthorn in 2016. Will this line-up produce the four-play?
Almanac Cycling: Winning is not always defined by crossing the line first
October 21, 2015 by 5 Comments
Australian Cycling Coach Tim Decker’s effort in the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic a personal victory. David Parker gives insight into his battle.
Almanac Poetry: Brothers
October 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
Bluestone with a delightfully simple poem about brothers.
Quintessential country football photos
October 20, 2015 by 5 Comments
Photographer Peter Argent has captured some classic country footy moments here. [Which is your pick for quintessential country footy photo? – Ed]
My 2015 bottom six north players revisited
October 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Rob Chanter assesses the season of the fringe players at North Melbourne and argues that’s where the improvement needs to come if the Roos are to get past a prelim final.
Notta Whole Lotta Love
October 20, 2015 by 15 Comments
Trucker Slim has noticed a trend. But Hawthorn should be celebrated.
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