Aristotle knew a thing or two about getting a kick and the team first mentality when he stated that a whole was the sum of its parts. Keiran Croker shows how a choir and a footy team have more in common than you might think.
Footy Almanac/Adelaide Uni Greys Sydney lunch and launch July 26
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Lunch in Sydney on July 26. All welcome.
Round 15- Hawthorn v Fremantle: Message received loud and clear
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John Butler saw Hawthorn dispatch 2015 premiership rival, Fremantle, with jaw-dropping ease in Launceston on Sunday.
WAFL Round 16: Tigers take their turn in the five
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Les Everett reviews Round 16 of the WAFL as the Claremont Tigers go back into the Top 5.
Round 15 – Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs: Misadventure was eventually worth it
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As Bulldogs supporter Mick Jeffery’s discusses, his misadventure to Cairns ended up being worth it as the Dogs had a good comeback win against the Suns.
Crio’s Q? – the best 20 minutes this European summer
July 13, 2015 by 1 Comment
Crio, tennis skeptic (surely not!), saw the second set tie break…is that the best 20 minutes so far this European summer?
Round 15 – GWS v St. Kilda: Ain’t No Sunshine but still some Sainter highs
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Saints fan Jennifer Muirden was very impressed by the Saints third quarter performance in their loss to the Giants at Spotless Stadium. She was especially impressed with a Maverick Weller goal so she pays tribute to him in song.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, review: How to respond?
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A well-written analysis of Australia’s performance at Sophia Gardens from ‘Smokie’ Dawson. The response from the Baggy Greens at Lord’s is now the focus.
Round 15 – Brisbane v Sydney: Brisbane: then and now. And: four points are four points – but we’ll go nowhere with footy like that, Bloods!
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Jan Courtin’s round 15 match report
Round 15 – Essendon v Melbourne: Sell me this pen…
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The ability to ‘sell hope’ to supporters is everything at struggling clubs. Despite a win on the weekend, the Bombers are at a crossroad: can James Hird sell hope to Essendon supporters with an ageing list, a raft of untried youngsters on the way through and draft sanctions in place?
Round 15 – Essendon v Melbourne: The “annual breakup game”
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Romance is not dead – at least where Joseph Ryan is concerned. Neatly summarising the challenge of all ‘mixed allegiance’ marriages, what kind of behaviour is acceptable when your team plays the spouse’s boys?
Round 15 – Greater Western Sydney v St. Kilda: Saints fall short against Giants in patchy display at Spotless Stadium
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After last week’s smashing of the Bombers, the Saints faced a much sterner task against the Giants at Spotless Stadium. Braham Dabscheck analyses how the Saints fared against one of the competition’s rising stars.
Round 15 – Richmond v Carlton: Richmond + Florence = Happiness
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Our teenaged Italian correspondent, Paddy Grindlay, fires up the free WiFi in Firenze to follow the Tigers from 16,134 km away. Gets to use some new words and all!
The Ashes 2015 – 10 Things I learned about Cardiff and the First Test
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Citrus Bob Utber leaves Cardiff with a somewhat heavy heart after Australia’s loss in the first test. It’s odds-on that while he has great affection for the Welsh, he won’t be missing their ‘cuisine.’
Round 15 – West Coast v Adelaide: broken but unbowed
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There was only ever going to be one outcome on Saturday night as the Crows sought catharthis
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 4: Australia rooted, England stoked
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And so it came to pass that England rolled Australia on Day 4 in Cardiff (Wales). Sean Mortell recaps the mystifying goings-on ahead of Lord’s on Thursday.
When the rain tumbles down in July.
July 12, 2015 by 1 Comment
In an effort to avoid planning for term 3 classes, Steve Hodder’s thoughts were directed to the AFL’s fear of forceful tackling, and ponders the notion that those at headquarters have forgotten to preserve the fundamentals of playing Aussie Rules.
How to enjoy yourself watching a AFL game
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Woodside Primary School student Charlie Dillow (aged 10) on how to enjoy yourself whilst watching an AFL game on TV.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 4: England Crunches Aussies
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Citrus Bob has filed his analysis of Day Four of the First Test. It wasn’t pretty and Citrus calls for changes.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day Three: Lions Still Hold the Whip Hand
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Citrus Bob Utber’s report on Day Three of the First Test only just arrived at Almanac HQ. In it, Citrus Bob discusses the walk to the ground, entry to the ground, and the food available at the ground. He also discusses the day’s cricket for good measure. Thanks to Peter Lalor for ensuring that this report arrived at all!
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