Mr Wrap on cheating footballers and footy clubs, cheating horse trainers (enough with the tautologies – Ed). And his usual sagacious advice on investing your hard-earned on the AFL Round XI results.
Sabina Park Test – West Indies v Australia, Day 1: The continuing story of SPD Smith
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A confused and doubtful E.regnans brings this story of Sabina Park Day 1, thanks to his ever-optimistic (and imaginary) horse called Clarrie Grimmett. Of course, yet again, the day belonged to Steve Smith.
Round 11: The Pre-Match Preview
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David Zita previews Round 11 and in his opinion there are some interesting games this week.
Round 11 – Preview: And now the end is here!
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Sal Ciardulli and his take on what’s going to happen in Round 11. Go Friars.
Crio’s racing: Not “relatable”
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Crio’s got the sooks. He’s disconnected. Help please!
Round 10 – Essendon v Geelong: Melbourne by foot, Part 2 – drinking the Kool-Aid
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Dave Brown walks the breadth of Melbourne to watch his second game of Round 10. This one was decidedly less satisfying.
Australia in West Indies: Roseau recap and on to Kingston
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Ahead of the Second Test in Jamaica, David Wilson provides us with a re-cap of the too-brief First Test.
Round 10 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: A Sporting World To Be Proud Of
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Yvette, no doubt our most community minded Almanacker, shares her tales from another promising St Kilda performance against the Hawks. She also looks at the vital role sport plays in helping the community at large tackle causes of great importance.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Ten
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The Almanac’s very own Access All Areas: in the Round 10 edition of The ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup, Earl O’Neill casts his eye over the role of the modern ruckman, the plight of the Bombers and what the drinking ban at the Schoolies could evolve into. [And discusses the Fremantle v Richmond game without a single reference to Nat goddamn Fyfe – Ed].
Almanac Cricket: Youlden Parkville CC are looking for a coaching coordinator
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If you’re looking for a cricket club, and better still, you are a coach, then Youlden CC in Parkville may be for you.
Round 10 – Essendon v Geelong: Dons left wondering
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Ted Wearn-Jarvis watches Geelong’s big win over Essendon. Bombers fans will be pondering the term “a week is a long time in football” as Geelong rebound from their Round 9 thrashing by West Coast to inflict similar damage to James Hird’s men.
Round 10 – North Melbourne vs West Coast: Against the Wind
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North Melbourne’s gritty efforts at Blundstone Arena result in a win that Rob Chanter could enjoy without reservation.
Fearless 2015 Rd 10: Juddy, like Schimma 30 years ago, injury brings untimely end
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Ferless is back with review of Round 10.
Round 10 – Haiku Bob: the joyful sounds
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Haiku Bob and the joyful sounds at the G
Chris Judd: Emotion trumps bare pragmatism
June 10, 2015 by 5 Comments
Brutus Mudcake concludes that Chris Judd’s goodbye on Tuesday was perhaps the perfect farewell.
2008 – The (Finally) All-Australian SSA Team: The United Nation
June 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
At last, the Croweaters fielded a side in the SSA U15 carnival in 2008. Two of the youthful All-Australians shown here were on the field for Chris Judd’s final appearance.
Round 10 – GWS v Brisbane: Winning Ugly is Still Winning
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‘A wins a win,’ that’s how GWS fan Steve Duffy described the Giants win over the Lions on Sunday.
Round 10 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A day to remember
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It was a day to remember as Pies supporter durbann, on a break from study, watched the Pies have a good win against the Demons.
Is Fremantle’s greatest weakness Channel 7?
Did channel 7 play a role in Fremantle’s loss on Friday night and has it played a role in the past? Sean Mortell discusses.