Michael Howard flung a few arrows the other night. As in life not many of them went straight. (Wonderful, moving piece from Michael-Ed)
Crio’s Racing: The calm before the Carnival
September 24, 2014 by 20 Comments
Racing plays second fiddle for the last time this year as the AFL Grand Final takes priority. Crio and Co find good races and winners across the weekend.
Almanac Rugby League – Tigers fans have ’89
September 24, 2014 by 9 Comments
Guy Ragen reflects on the (now defunct) Balmain Tigers agonising loss in the 1989 NRL Grand Final. Why does that game matter so much, and what did it tell us about our changing times? [Terrific example of trying to understand sport in its broader social context – Ed]
A Grand Final scratch & sniff
September 24, 2014 by 14 Comments
E.regnans, a veteran of five Grand Finals (under 13s, under 17s, high school teams), brings us the essence of Grand Final anticipation.
Footy Almanac Podcast Grand Final Edition: Episode 19 – Podcasting Alfresco
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jake Norton of the Wandering Eye and Stone Cold Steve Baker are joined on the deck for a beer, some wine and all things Grand Final by Nick Bowen from AFL.com.au and long-time Almanacker, Chris Bracher
The Hairdressers’ Medal?
September 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
salomes looks at another factor that comes into play that umpires seem to consider when voting for best on ground. He also looks at past winners who have similar characteristics.
Buddy v Royce
September 24, 2014 by 6 Comments
This is an intriguing experiment. Old Dog, thinking creatively, again.
The Precarious State of our Nation’s Great Game
September 24, 2014 by 10 Comments
Siobhan Calafiore provides her perspective on where the game is at and why.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v Port Adelaide: Our Lucky Charm
September 24, 2014 by 3 Comments
A bus full of joy tooling down the O-Bahn – that was the scene on the way to Paradise (and beyond) for Dave Brown and son after the SANFL Grand Final.
Bulldogs fans can only dream of ‘tomozz’
September 24, 2014 by 20 Comments
It’s the night before the 2017 Grand Final and The Bulldog Tragician is too excited and nervous to sleep. Buoyed by the 2014 VFL Premiership, Kerrie Soraghan imagines a red, white and blue AFL Grand Final Day three years hence.
Crio’s Q: Which is the better prep for a life in elite professional sport?
September 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
Crio makes a statement! But there’s a question in there as well as he looks at the career of Matt Priddis and compares it with those TAC players on the pathway. [And he offers his hearty congrats to Matt Priddis – Ed]
Brownlow Fashion 2014
September 23, 2014 by 8 Comments
Bling, beading and everything in between Duchess Danni has Brownlow Fashion 2014 covered.
Everyday Obituaries: Old Mate Allan Way
September 23, 2014 by 13 Comments
Allan Way loved life. This is P. Flynn’s eulogy of a great character.
[Wonderful tribute of a ripper bloke from a dear friend – Ed]
AFL Preliminary Final – Sydney v North Melbourne: up against the Extra$
September 23, 2014 by 8 Comments
‘I hoped for something to ease the angst that filled the garage. My heart was yammering.’ In his man-cave with his mates, Matt Watson endures the Roos prelim-final loss to the Swans.
VFL Grand Final: Footscray v Box Hill
September 23, 2014 by 5 Comments
Despite Rod Oaten’s views of the Docklands Stadium, the VFL Grand Final went right down to the wire. Interested to hear his thoughts on the best players on the day and the much anticipated return of Cyril Rioli.
Who gets the new ball: Seasick Steve, Derek and The Dominos, Chad Morgan, or The Big Lebowski?
September 23, 2014 by 9 Comments
It is Grand Prix weekend in Singapore but family emergencies intervene so Mickey Randall is contemplating his musical education.
Melbourne Uni Blacks Win VAFA Premier Division Title for First Time in 40 Years
September 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Quietly jubilant, The Black Hack writes a delightful report of the VAFA Premier Division Grand Final.
Invented Sports – Episode 47 – Squarsh
September 23, 2014 by 11 Comments
A sport designed for lads by lads: squarsh.
Season Review: Geelong
September 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
An extensive, thorough review of the Cats players from David Fordyce. Interested to hear Cats fans’ thoughts.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v Port Adelaide: The Greatest Win of All
September 23, 2014 by 256 Comments
Longtime Redlegs fan Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood rates Norwood’s triumph in Sunday’s SANFL Grand Final the greatest of all his club’s premierships. Though he admits to missing their 1887, 1888 and 1889 flag wins.
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