Mr Wrap is back with his learned prognostications on the Round 1 games; Season 2015 and all things sport.
Running, Somewhere in Holland
April 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Andy Fuller tells how he has become a committed distance runner in the Netherlands. The wind, rain and cold is stiffer competition than the journey.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
True Believers, all, Welcome to 2015. The wait is almost over. Actually, we’ve had better weeks. Keeffe and Thomas now unavailable. I have faith – looking for negative B samples on 11 April; Crisp fined but at least available; Witts injured (not sure where we are going to go for our talls) and the Essendon [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: Sydney’s Autumn Carnival Continues
April 2, 2015 by 10 Comments
Wall-to-wall group racing at Royal Randwick beckons this weekend. Amidst the noise from the start of the AFL season, Crio looks at some winners on one of the Turf’s biggest days of the year.
Depths of Winter
April 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Mark Tresize ponders the consequences of his friend’s son deciding to swap allegiances from his father’s team.
It’s only the beginning – Opening Round Preview and Ladder Pontifications
April 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is back with not only his Round 1 tips, but also a forensic analysis of each team’s prospects for the season ahead. Will his Blues stand up for him this year?
Has the AFL Missed a Chance to Attract New Fans?
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks thinks the AFL may have missed a promotional opportunity to show off the indigenous football code during the final weeks of the cricket World Cup. Have other codes stolen a march?
Announcing a partnership between the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy branch of the Bendigo Bank and The Footy Almanac
April 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
We are thrilled to announce a special partnership between the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy branch of the Bendigo Bank and the Almanac. This will also involve the Fitzroy Football Club for whom the Almanac will be writing match reports. See how it all works.
The Miracle of the Almanac: can you spare a loaf or a fish?
April 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
What’s the Almanac worth to us?
Lawyers, Drugs and Money: An Easter Homily
April 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
The AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal verdict reminded Peter Baulderstone of Judas, Pilate and the High Priests. Easter greetings to all.
Wool Team: Nominations from Western Australia
April 1, 2015 by 16 Comments
WA nominations for the greatest ever wool team so far. I think the South Australians may have more depth. Unless, of course, some more WA noms come in.
AFL decision the right outcome for Bombers players
March 31, 2015 by 9 Comments
Jackson Clark is celebrating the 34 players under doping allegations being found not guilty. A testament to their resilience and discipline in the face of unprecedented pressure and innuendo, they can now get on with what they do best.
Yin and Yang
March 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sarah Black mourns the departure of Jake King and Dan Jackson from the Tigers’ playing group. Players can be replaced, individuals – and what they bring to a team – is a different matter.
ICC World Cup Final-Australia v New Zealand: Bring on Lords!
March 31, 2015 by 16 Comments
Luke Reynolds realised a long-held dream of being at an ICC World Cup final. The day – in almost every regard – didn’t disappoint.
AFLPA interviews: JTH with David Parkin
March 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
THE AFLPA has invited John Harms to have yarn with a former footballer each week throughout the year. Here’s a couple of snippets from his chat with David Parkin. [Full interview will be available on Thursday – Ed]
Bec Lane Prepares to Take On the World
March 31, 2015 by 6 Comments
Scotland hosts the under 19 Women’s Lacrosse World Championships in July this year. One of Australia’s stars, Bec Lane, needs your help to get there. Andrew Fithall brings Bec’s story to the Almanac. [Hear Bec and others on 774 ABC Melbourne tonight – March 31]
Write for the Almanac this footy season: nominate an AFL game or two (or 25 games)
March 31, 2015 by 17 Comments
Time to nominate some preferred games. [Includes special news for GWS writers and Fitzroy writers – JTH] [With an attempt by JTH to explain the intricate system of commissioning and picking from the website – Ed!]
Passing the Baton
March 31, 2015 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie revels in introducing his daughter to life as a shinboner. The meaning of family and shared experience and community.
ASADA, Essendon and the AFL – Is it over yet?
March 31, 2015 by 1 Comment
It’s decision day for 34 current and former players at the Hangar in Tullamarine. Will the tribunal findings put a much needed full-stop on the story, or do we all just end up at another square-dance?
The First Goal – How Much of an Advantage?
March 31, 2015 by 7 Comments
Stats-porn warning! The prevalence of numbers and what they tell us about a game of footy is increasing exponentially from simply looking at kicks, marks and handballs at a furious pace. James Grapsas contributes this mighty [and rigorous! – Ed] probability-based investigation on the importance of scoring the first goal and how it explains the likelihood of your team winning games. An amazing body of work.
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