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Big bats and the evolution of cricket
February 11, 2015 by 9 Comments
John Harms receives a gentlemanly sledge from an old hand. And when did Gideon Haigh hit his first six? [This is actually a piece about modern cricket bats – Ed]
Theil Grant for Online Writers
February 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Details of a great new initiative that could be of interest to our contributors.
1983: Fitzroy a Threat for the Flag!
February 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis shows his Fitzroy badge of honour in a victory for the ages.
Can Essendon Field a Pre-season Team?
February 11, 2015 by 22 Comments
John Tait runs the slide rule over Caro’s ‘could haves’ and calculations. Did the Bombers have a ready-made cunning plan?
Foody Almanac : How Do You Know You’re In A Melbourne Café?
February 10, 2015 by 11 Comments
If you’re not a Melbournian, the city’s café culture can be tricky to negotiate. For our non-Victorian Almanac brethren who plan on visiting ol’ Melba’s Town during the footy season, Emma Westwood’s guide to Melbourne café culture is essential reading.
Foody Almanac : The Beast From 20,000 Grapes – The Wine Lover’s Guide to Horror Films
February 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
You think the humble grape has no place in the viewing of horror films? From Godzilla to Alien, The Exorcist to Evil Dead and Dracula to Frankenstein, Emma Westwood presents the wine lovers guide to horror films.
Almanac Art: Bush Footy Scoreboard and Art Exhibition
February 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
W.A Almanackers: The Bush Footy Exhibition is currently on at the Mossenson Gallery in Subiaco, Perth. Les Everett has more details…
Crio’s Question: Any room at the stables?
February 10, 2015 by 6 Comments
Crio reflects on the growing necessity to book ahead for prime sporting contests. What happened to our birthright to check the weather; our hangover; our finances; and make a last minute decision about turning up?
Seasons in the Sun (Part Sixteen): Slow Day in Greensborough
February 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Things are getting tight with a finals berth in the balance for Callum O’Connor and the Lower Plenty Third XI.
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part 1: International Sculpture Competition
February 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
The unstoppable Yoshi Imagawa – San takes us through the highs and lows of Sapporo International Snow festival.
Foody Almanac – Recipes to Remember: The Basic Rissole
February 9, 2015 by 12 Comments
As we introduce The Foody Almanac, JTH recalls his the insanity of the last day of the academic year and his Mum’s world-famous recipe for Rissoles à la Harms
Overheard at the Grace Darling: Primary criteria for the Assumption College Team of the Century
February 9, 2015 by 10 Comments
A bloke in a pub explained the criteria for the Assumption College Team of the Century to John Harms.
The Hammer
February 9, 2015 by 18 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis introduces you to Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis, a Fitzroy fan with vivid memories.
The dancing dozen – 12 wonderful fan moments from the Asian Cup
February 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Want an antidote for politics and pessimism? Patrick Skene offers his latest Guardian piece highlighting all the brilliant Asian Cup fan moments off the pitch.
Cricket and conflict
February 7, 2015 by 7 Comments
Melbourne-based cricket umpire John Gascoigne on the stick he cops as an umpire.
Importance of NAB Challenge Cup for the Saints
February 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
For the last two days, speculation of Essendon’s boycotting the NAB Challenge Cup and St Kilda seeking AFL the certainly of the match against the Bombers go ahead are what I have been hearing on SEN (Evenings with Finey and Morning Glory). As sensitive issues, I will not discuss Essendon’s supplement saga, but I would like [Read more]
Breakfast With the Goodfellas February 6-8: Super Bowl Wrap-up and the Latest in the A-League and the EPL
February 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to February. The Asian Cup is over with and so it’s business as usual in the A-League and the EPL. Dr Cruel and Stone Cold settle in at Rocotillo’s Cafe in Frankston for some lunch and a chat about the Super Bowl and this weekend’s action in the world of football and soccer. [Read more]
Adelaide Crows Season Preview 2015
February 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
Zac Standish analyses his beloved Adelaide Crows trades, off-season and prospects for 2015. The omens are good.
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