Introducing Lou who has recently discovered the Almanac and, having thought about it for a while, has decided to become a contributor.
A Fly in the Pool
October 26, 2014 by 21 Comments
A moving piece from Dips O’Donnell about triumph and struggle and his daughter Kate.
About St Kilda’s Trades and My Hope to the Future for the Saints
October 25, 2014 by 15 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa takes issue with his Saints’ trade decisions and wonders about the influence of Chris Pelchen on the club’s recent direction.
Crio’s Racing: the double album
October 24, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio points out the pitfalls of the double album. Then he discusses the Friday-Saturday double meeting at The Valley. Lots of races: but how many of them are any good? The Manikato and the Cox Plate certainly are.
The time-honoured Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch featuring Greg Carpenter and Robbie Griffiths
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s a cracking afternoon. Down tools and come along. Bring your friends. Book now.
Cricket and the Country Member
October 24, 2014 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall reminisces about the times, names and places of growing up with cricket as a constant summer companion.
Sal’s Valley View
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sal take his customary look at this week’s racing. Seems he has been around the mark, and his arguments makes sense again.
Gough Whitlam’s foreign policy was his true economic legacy
October 23, 2014 by 9 Comments
Tim Harcourt on Gough Whitlam and his foreign policy. [Nice intersection of the personal and the academic from Tim -Ed]
First Test, Pakistan v Australia (Dubai) – Day 1: Daal biryani
October 23, 2014 by 10 Comments
E. Regnans conversational report on Day1 of the First Test.
Manly Movember is upon us (soon!)
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dear readers, with November… sorry I mean Movember on its way I thought it was a good time to start spreading some awareness. Plus, what girl doesn’t love a man with a mo? – Danni
How a Japanese Guy Became a St Kilda Fan
October 22, 2014 by 30 Comments
Saint Yoshihiro Imagawa debuts with his story on how he became an Australian footy fan. “In 2011, I saw an AFL match at the pub by a chance; however I thought it was extraordinary (much different to other sports – I apologise if it offends you).” No apology necessary Yoshi. Welcome aboard.
Crio’s Question?…time to “bare your molars to the breeze” as this Spring “flattens out for the run to the judge”
October 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
Racing has it’s own vernacular for the true aficionado of the turf. Join us in helping the novice to understand the true meaning of “hanging like granny’s tooth”; “gone for a bath” and “on the nod”. Suggestions please.
NTFL Round 3 Wrap Up: Cliffhangers Galore
October 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark tells us that there were cliffhangers galore in Darwin on the weekend, with even the all-conquering St Marys having to consider their mortality.
Seasons in the Sun (Part 3): The Charms of Cricket
October 20, 2014 by 6 Comments
Callum O’Connor’s series on the charms and travails of local cricket continues. (Worth reading for the nicknames and vernacular alone. Dry, laconic Australian humour is alive and well – Ed.)
Da-re o o-en shi-te i-mas ka? (Who are you supporting?)
October 20, 2014 by 8 Comments
Yvette Wroby and her daughter met a footy mad, Saints loving Japanese young man in a chocolate factory memorabilia museum in Sapporo. As you do. Things got stranger after that.
Avoca Cup 2014
October 19, 2014 by 4 Comments
Glen Davis loves a trip to the country races, as much for the colour and characters as for the horses. On Saturday Glen and his good lady ventured to the Avoca Cup, while a more modest affair was being staged at Caulfield.
Crio’s Racing: Caulfield’s Cup runneth over
October 17, 2014 by 22 Comments
Racing finishes the week on a high after the tragedies of earlier in the week. Some of the best middle distance horses from around Australia and around the world are assembled for the $3M purse. Crio and the crew (come back Muz – Ed.) are assembled to pick the wheat from the chaff.
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