Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Raonic. Rumbling thunder, horsepower. Speed demons. Gregor Lewis takes us through the Wimbledon men’s quarter finals.
The Statistical Premiership Window: How teams are placed after Round 15
July 3, 2014 by 5 Comments
What does a premiership window really look like? Get the picture with djlitsa. Warning: contains graphic mathematical images.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode Ten
July 3, 2014 by 11 Comments
Episode 10 of the Footy Almanac Podcast – the ‘Jeggins and Bubbling’ episode is here! Rick Kane and Sean Gorman are this week’s very special guests on the Almanac couch as your hosts Matty Q and The People’s Elbow host proceedings. Sean talks about his days as a shearer before finding his way into academia [Read more]
The World Cup Antidote to Saints Despair
July 3, 2014 by 3 Comments
Tom Greenaway has left his Saints for a fling with soccer during the World Cup. He’ll return eventually, but is enjoying his philandering while comparing some soccer stars to AFL players.
Round 15 – Haiku Bob – where the moon is
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It’s all about the moon, the cold and beating the Blues in Haiku Bob’s take on the Collingwood v Carlton game
AFL Round 15 – Hawthorn v Gold Coast: At what point will Gold Coast say we can win this?
July 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Trucker Slim casts his ever-watchful eye over another masterful game by Luke Hodge, and another Hawks’ win, its fifth on the trot.
AFL Round 15 – Collingwood v Carlton: no heat in the fireworks
July 2, 2014 by 11 Comments
Luke Reynolds samples his first, and last, game of Sunday night footy. At least his kids didn’t ask for cold drinks.
Winter Cricket; No drownings please
July 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Cricket continues through the Melbourne winter, as John Gascoigne explains.
AFL Round 15 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: All about The Bont
July 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Kerrie Soraghan is not one to get carried away by a certain goal by Marcus Bontempelli. No, not one to get carreed away at all.
Tickets on himself
July 2, 2014 by 17 Comments
David Wilson is mad as hell. He’s had enough. He’s Hird enough.
Northern United Football Club – 30 years
July 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
Northern United was a powerhouse of the newly formed Bendigo Football League in the 1980s. Their 1984 premiership will be celebrated this weekend, Trevor Ludeman has all the details.
Glancing at the World Cup: 5 questions from my once-in-every-four-year soujorn to the beautiful game
July 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
Sean Curtain wants to be able to follow soccer with a bit more authority, but he needs some answers.
AFL Round 15 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: This one’s for you Browny
July 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Andrew Weiss pays his respect to Johnno Brown (including a surprise Malarkey selection)
AFL Round 15 – Fearless Review: Settled then, Sunday night footy in winter is a 100% dud.
July 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Got to dash? In a hurry? Paul Thomson skips us through Round 15 with the essential info.
AFL Round 15 – Sydney v GWS: Headaches, Hot Toddies and Heroes past and present
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The 1935 Bloods are reflected in the 2014 Swans. Through a haze of ‘medicinal’ whisky Joe Moore reflects on moustaches, Bob Pratt, Buddy Franklin and dynasties.
Almanac Kick-to-Kick: Wednesday 2 July
July 1, 2014 by 5 Comments
There’s an Almanac Kick to Kick session on Wednesday 2 July at 2pm. Brunswick St Oval. Phil Dimitriadis and Vin Maskell look forward to seeing you there. BYO boots, shorts, footy jumpers (woollen preferably), sliced oranges and bravado. Skills optional.
AFL Round 15 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: Time to get angry
July 1, 2014 by 9 Comments
Rob Chanter is angry. But how angry? And with who? Some games leave you with too much choice.
AFL Round 15 – Collingwood v Carlton: Not driving miss Daisy
July 1, 2014 by 10 Comments
Dressed as a frumpy Eskimo, Danni Eid gets seriously grumpy about Daisy Thomas.
AFL Round 15 – Sydney Swans v GWS Giants: Winter Hits
July 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
Steve Duffy journeys to the SCG to see his Giants shape up to the Swans monoliths. Blank verse in honour of Heath Shaw’s memories of the game.
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