Colleen Wood debuts for the Almanac with a Mills and Boon tale of love gained and lost. Daisy’s looks are gone. Has her domineering father ruined any chance of future happiness?
AFL Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: A frank perspective on the Pies spanking the Blues
May 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Frank “Cheeseman” Taylor writes for the Floreat Pica Society about last night’s easy win over Carlton. He liked what he saw for 3 quarters.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 43-Oh Diego…You’ve Done It Again (1994)
May 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling relives Diego Maradona’s drug fuelled swan song in USA 94.
AFL Round 7 – Carlton v Collingwood: “…the days it’s made out of. Nothin else.”
May 3, 2014 by 15 Comments
A tale of stories, students, a barber of Turin. All sorts of yesterdays unfold and the Collingwood gypsies dance again.
Crio’s Racing: Punters on a Roll
May 2, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio is back from swinging the bag at the ‘Bool, where the punters got the chocolates for a change. The punters are looking to continue their streak out of town this weekend at Hawkesbury and the Gold Coast. Tips please.
AFL Round 7 – The Pre Wrap
May 2, 2014 by 3 Comments
Mr Wrap previews Round 7 and surveys the wreckage of the AFL succession; the 2 win teams and his Toothless Tigers (sorry Striped Marvels – Ed).
Carlton’s Right of Reply
May 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Richard Pratt writes from beyond the grave (as channelled by Sam Steele) to tell Carlton fans to stop whingeing and remember their good fortune.
Video previews – Hollindale Stakes, Trans-Tasman, AFL Tipping, AFL Best Bets
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Video previews thanks to TattsBet
Round 7 Preview – Living the Dream
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Sal Ciardulli discusses women’s role in footy and previews Round 7. He’s not putting the crown jewels on his Bluebaggers, but he rates them a fighting chance.
AFL Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Days like this
May 2, 2014 by 1 Comment
There are days, and there are days, and there are days within days.
The bloody brutality of boxing
May 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson reviews the Heavyweight ‘Contest’ between Klitschko and Leapai.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 44-The First Time Mark Schwarzer Was a Socceroo Hero (1993)
May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Mark Schwarzer is an legend of Australian Soccer. Dennis reflects on his debt game for the Socceroos that helped thrust him into the spotlight. [Includes a cracking photo – Ed]
ANZAC Day in Brisvegas
May 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
Anzac Day in Brisvagas was 28 degrees. Qldpies35 spent 10 hours inside, but had one hell of an enjoyable day.
Almanac Podcast – Episode 3
May 1, 2014 by 4 Comments
It’s ‘Bring Your Bosses to Work Day’ at the Almanac Podcast as John Harms and Ned Wilson join Litza, Matty Q and Stone Cold Steve Baker for this week’s pod.
AFL Round 6 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Hoodoo Shmoodoo
May 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
Aussie80s reports on a morning spent researching the history of Box Hill, followed by an afternoon watching Cyril put in a performance that may catch a historian’s eye in years to come (presuming they can bear standard definition)
Chardys v Smithfield
May 1, 2014 by 20 Comments
As the grey clouds descended on Park 10, the Chards assembled for what would be the last game before a week’s break and the half way point of the season. A win would see them move into first position on the ladder; the opponent Smithfield boasted a percentage of 7% for the year to date. [Read more]
The Allrounder
May 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
Bruce Berglund is an American academic, writer and broadcaster who discovered The Almanac a few years ago. He has developed his own sportswriting site The Allrounder and invites you to contribute and participate.
AFL Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Lest We Forget ANZAC Day 2014
May 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sam keeps an eye on the Bombers from afar. [Oh to be free as a bird in Europe again – Ed]
Progressive Hawks Lunch
May 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Progressive Hawks lunch is on tomorrow (May 2). Rick Kane is taking bookings.
The Rainbow Quest
April 30, 2014 by 2 Comments
Stephen Whiteside’s poetic tribute to the late Pete Seeger.
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