Tony Dell is an Almanac supporter living in Brisbane. He played two Tests for Australia. His charity was the matchday charity for last year’s PM XI match in Canberra. It’s important work. Tony features in an article on PTSD – or as he prefers, simply PTS – in the Queensland RSL News sharing his experiences on coping with PTS after his return from Vietnam. A timely and important read in regards to Mens’ health
Round 13 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Jibber JABber from the world of Naive Idiots
July 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
Armin Richter revels in the Hawks 38-point defeat of the Bombers and saves a special whack for the objectors to Sam Mitchell’s sledging of Michael Hibberd.
The centre of AFL in 2015
July 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
Mike on the centre of the AFL in 2015 and the result will suprise
The spectre of the polo club
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The Brisbane Polo Club yesterday went the way of A.B. Paterson’s Geebung counterparts, falling off their ponies to become spectres of the past, when the club officially wound up after having sold its home of a quarter of a century, the notable Naldham House. While the poetic polo club of ‘Banjo’ Paterson fame and their opponents [Read more]
Round 13 – Fearless 2015: R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Pies and Tigers earn it this week.
July 1, 2015 by 1 Comment
As we turn our attention back to a full suite of games for round 14, Fearless sets you up with his ‘what-you-need-to-know’ from round 13
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Thirteen
July 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
Now with added finals ready reckoner, Earl O’Neill is looking towards September.
Northern FL: Northcote Park fall to Lower Plenty as the race to the finals begins
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Stephen Marson writes how Northcote Park lose a crucial match against the Bears as the race to the finals begins.
Dean Cox’s Dry July – Part One: Why I’m Having a Crack at Dry July
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The Cancer Council’s Dry July challenge raises funds for essential cancer research. Having hung up the boots at the end of last season – and partial to the odd (responsible) tipple now that he’s retired – former West Coast Eagles star Dean Cox has committed to giving up the grog this July to help fight cancer.
The Almanac (Manning Clark) Cricket Dinner – Thursday July 16 at the RMH
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The Lord’s test is one of the special sporting occasions. If you are stuck in Melbourne, but want to mark the event in style then come along to the annual Almanac cricket dinner, on Thursday, July 16 at 6.30pm at the Royal Melbourne Hotel. The night will feature a chat with one of the grand elder statesmen of Australian cricket, Colin McDonald.
Round 13 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Arm Wrestling with Siblings
June 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
A great piece from Yvette Wroby on the many wonderful people she’s met on her football supporting journey. Now, if only the universe could provide a flag…
Ultimate Wool Team: Western Australia
June 30, 2015 by 10 Comments
Here’s the WA team based on nominations that have come in this season, and earlier. Please argue for changes (as the South Australians have been doing). And add any further nominations. There’s quite a few nominations of footballers who MAY have an association with wool. If you can shed any light on these please do by adding a comment.
Pretty good side I’d have to say!
The Final Quarter in the Happy Place
June 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
Peter Miers recalls happy times in the family home and the evening May, 2014 when the family gathered for a farewell party and Dees traveled to Adelaide to record a famous upset.
Crio’s Q? Part of the furniture
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Crio lauds Ivor, Jack, Nugget and other characters who, without self-promotion, have made an indelible imprint on a sporting occasion. There must be others?
Round 13 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Facing Walls
June 30, 2015 by 5 Comments
Walls, walls everywhere. In different shapes and forms, walls hindered both Yoshi and his Saints this week.
Cats from the Murray
June 29, 2015 by 15 Comments
Glen selects a team of Cats who found their way to Geelong from the Murray
Round 13 – Sydney v Richmond. Sketchbook Review; Buddy’s Fizz
June 29, 2015 by 14 Comments
Kate Birrell on Buddy’s Bump from Friday night. “What came over you?”
Footy: The Community Cup
June 29, 2015 by 8 Comments
Patrick O’Brien reports on the Community Cup which was a big hit again last weekend at Elsternwick Park. This, friends, is what the game can be. [And still is, if you also wander down to Fitzroy from time to time – Ed]
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