From the team at World Footy News: While the AFL is directing a vast amount of resources at Sydney’s west and the Gold Coast, and given that Canberra has a League and Rugby presence in the national capitol, this is a really interesting perspective and food for thought from a year 12 student in the ACT about the avenues for growing Australian rules football.
Everything (and more) that you wanted to know about the West Coast Eagles 2015 but were afraid to ask
October 1, 2015 by 18 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is sick of the endless drivel from the Melbourne media about the Hawks dynasty. Last years rooster is this year’s Tony Abbott. He channels popular culture to explain the glorious Eagles team and playing style to the uninformed Eastern States observer.
Grand Final Preview – Will the Hawks be GOATs?
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A big weekend of sport needs some handy investment advice if you’re inclined towards a wager or two. Sal Ciardulli’s comprehensive look at this weekend’s Grand Final and the Group racing action at Money Valley, The Heath, Randwick and Headquarters should give you some food for thought by the time the off rolls around.
Almanac Racing – Moir/Epsom/Turnbull weekend treble
October 1, 2015 by 25 Comments
On Saturday it is exactly a month until the First Tuesday in November. Despite the footy distractions, it is now or never for aspirational punters.
Finals Week 3 – West Coast v North Melbourne: Brickbat
October 1, 2015 by 6 Comments
With age comes widsom and a gratitude for the important things in life… like a North Melbourne win, or the realisation that it’s not the end of the world if they don’t.
The 4th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 30, 2015 by 10 Comments
If it is precise, artistic, original coverage of the upcoming Grand Final you are after, it will be hard to go past the 4th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai. Check out the details here.
“I have a dream…” – of the players parade at the AFL Grand Final
September 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes had a Grand Final week dream. Imagine if Goodesy was in the retiring players motorcade…
Jill towers with the greats of the G
September 30, 2015 by 7 Comments
A great yarn from Steve Fahey about MCG staff member, Jill Towers and the day she helped Steve and his daughter Holly avoid chaos (and perhaps a search and rescue operation) one eventful winter’s Friday afternoon.
Round 14 Fantasy Game – Adelaide versus Geelong.
September 30, 2015 by 11 Comments
Paul Spinks shares with us his match report for the game that never was: Geelong v Adelaide, Round 14, 2015. Well played Paul.
Almanac Rugby – RWC 2015: Week 3 preview
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With most teams in the 2015 Rugby World Cup having played two matches, Hamish Neal has a look at the state of play in the tournament.
Season Highlights 2015 – Hawthorn: Round 16, Sydney Swans v Hawthorn: For Tim
September 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Re-packaging a great piece from Joe Moore in the wake of the round 16 clash between the Swans and Hawks: Although his Bloods lost the match, he was happy for one particular Hawthorn fan. Perhaps Joe’s allegiances rest with Hawthorn on Saturday as they take on West Coast?
Finals Week 3 – The Iliad and the Odyssey
September 30, 2015 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone and the Zestok Orao (Avenging Eagle in Croatian) continue their epic European odyssey with a reflection on a weekend where life reflects sports reflects opportunity, chance and achievements (big and small).
Crio’s Q? – Friday’s holiday
September 29, 2015 by 8 Comments
What’s the consensus about Melbourne’s Public Holiday this Friday? Some friends with shops are not opening due to penalty rates. Many lunches are shifting to Thursday night dinners. I suspect it will be a big night on Thursday in the pubs and clubs and that the good weather might rescue Friday’s parade and paraphernalia. But [Read more]
The Dartslow
September 29, 2015 by 3 Comments
It was a gala night. Or maybe just a night for galahs. The Almanac Brownlow Darts competition has again been run and won. Could anyone knock off the Champ?
Grand Final 2015 – What West Coast can learn from Hawthorn’s recent defeats
September 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Saturday promises to be an intriguing Grand Final; Hawthorn have contested the last four Grand Finals, while this is West Coast’s first appearance on the big day since their 2006 triumph. Can youthful enthusiasm trump over experience? Does Hawthorn have an chillies heel? Alex Darling looks at how the Eagles can knock off the reigning premiers.
Preliminary Finals – West Coast v North Melbourne: Eagles Do Eat Roo Meat
September 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson had to lie about the eating habits of Eagles, when assessing the chances of his Roos. Will he get a ticket for this weekend?
Richmond – The Fall and Rise
September 29, 2015 by 13 Comments
John Hassan has pinpointed the day, 35 years ago, that marked the long decline of the Richmond Football Club.
Luke Darcy, red carpets and the aspirations of young girls
September 29, 2015 by 19 Comments
E. Regnans observes the sexism (casual and blatant) of the Brownlow Medal.
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