Art and Words from Kate Birrell – say no more. Kate and her kids adopt a wiser approach to Guineas Day than the ‘other half’.
Cricket: Gaunt and Leigh’s campaign of carnage
October 17, 2014 by 13 Comments
Mic Rees profiles the 1964/65 district cricket season in Melbourne, and his Footscray team’s search for elusive success.
Trading Places – and the Caulfield Cup Preview
October 17, 2014 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli provides an excellent summary of each club’s activity over the Trade Period, and offers his advice for those wading into the Caulfield Cup meeting.
How a Women’s Muslim Aussie Rules Team Stood Tall
October 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
Patrick Skene on The Auburn Giants – a women’s Muslim Australian Football team. [Excellent piece, and comments section worth reading as well – Ed]
Non World Sports
October 17, 2014 by 10 Comments
Rod Oaten has been thinking about ultra-local sports. Here he describes half a dozen of them. Add your suggestion.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Vol II by DBeams)
October 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
Inspired by his literary heroes (Haiku Bob, Dr Seuss and RFlanagan) Peter Baulderstone ghost writes DBeams farewell note to Collingwood.
The Almanac Podcast – Episode 21: Danny Power
October 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
With the focus still on Spring Racing, venerated racing writer Danny Power joins Harmsy, Matty Q and Stone Cold Steve Baker on the couch to crack open a few bottles of red and share his love of the horse.
Neutralssmeutrals
October 15, 2014 by 11 Comments
Trucker Slim with some words of advice for neutrals and their neutrality.
No Skills Required
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Old Dog recalls a footy-less warm-up. [Ray Wilson and his Uni Blacks are onto something – Ed]
R.I.P. Carly-Mae Pye
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
In the wake of a tragic racing incident in Rockhampton in which a young jockey lost her life, Chris Riordan reflects on the inherent dangers which face hoops every time they climb aboard their mount.
AFL Grand Final: Glory Equals Pie Art Shared
October 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
Only from Tinsel Tony Wilson. A tale of the competitive juices which flow on Grand Final day. [More Tinsel madness – which somehow makes sense, and has a heart-warming denouement – JTH]
First ever Almanac article: Eastlink v RingRoad
October 14, 2014 by 9 Comments
We think this is the first ever piece to be published on footyalmanac.com.au
And it was from Dips, who is still an advocate of entertaining direct football, and getting crankier and crankier about rubbish, trades, and sloppy surf.
Crio’s Question: Nominate your Racing Rendesvous?
October 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
It’s horse racing’s time in the spotlight. As the Spring Carnival unfolds, Crio asks about your viewing platform. Will you be watching from the lawns at Flemington; an idyllic rural racing venue; or the pubtab at a special local watering hole? Nominations please.
Liquid football: Are AFL players trading loyalty for success?
October 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Tim Butcher saw Footscray’s VFL flag and then his Hawks AFL triumph. The subsequent fortunes of both clubs shows that footy is becoming a tradeable commodity in the marketplace for talent and entertainment dollars.
Trick Knee
October 13, 2014 by 8 Comments
Peter Goldsworthy’s fine poem about an end-of-career sportsman. [oustanding – Ed]
NTFL Round Two Wrap-Up
October 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark updates us on the second round of NTFL matches in the Top End.
Shock News: Pakistan lose the unloseable
October 13, 2014 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone holds his nose after Australia’s “miracle” last over ODI win against Pakistan at the home of cricket in Abu Dhabi. The ICC must think we are all mugs. World Cup – who cares?
Seasons in the Sun (Part 2) – Leg Theory
October 13, 2014 by 8 Comments
Callum O’Connor’s cricketing travails continue as his opening spell is Harmisonesque. What to do when the skipper offers redemption via an over at the death?
Dear Gillon: Tears before Tradetime
October 13, 2014 by 7 Comments
Keiran Croker may be paranoid, or the AFL may be out to get his Swans with their sudden crackdown on the COLA and the Swans trade opportunities.
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