From his Berlin vantage point, Sam Laffy saw two thrillers in two sports on the weekend. He even cracked a smile at Checkpoint Charlie.
AFL Round 13 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Lacklustre Pies Say Goodbye to Top 4?
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Paul Taylor, for the Floreat Pica Society wonders whether he jinxed the lacklustre Pies, or was that all of the strength that they could muster?
AFL Round 13 – Those damned underdogs…
June 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
Round 13 was the week of the underdog, says Matt Watson. Everyone loves the underdog winner, except the loser.
The Fearless Files – AFL Round 13: The Statement Round
June 18, 2014 by 5 Comments
Paul ‘Fearless’ Thomson reviews all the action from Round 13
Lord’s Taverners Q and A Evening
June 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
July 3 with Mike Sheahan and Peter Bedford.
AFL Round 13 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: It’s Not About the Footy (Ari’s debut)
June 17, 2014 by 8 Comments
The Moores come from all points of the compass to meet at the SCG, as is the annual tradition. Ari makes his debut, Buddy goes off, and the weekend ends with a happy surprise. [Great family and footy yarn – Ed]
First Test – West Indies v New Zealand
June 17, 2014 by 15 Comments
Pomborneit Cricket Club’s Luke Reynolds burns the midnight oil to keep us well-informed of the first Test between the Windies and New Zealand.
World Cup 2014 – Germany v Portugal: Who do you think you are?
June 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
Gregor Lewis watched the much-anticipated Germany-Portugal tie and, like Les Murray, wondered what was going on. [Excellent review of a one-sided but entertaining game – Ed]
AFL Round 13 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Etihad Blues
June 17, 2014 by 11 Comments
Luke Reynolds mans up and reports on a disappointing loss for his Magpies. Are the young Bulldogs finally coming of age?
Kangaroos from the Ovens and Murray
June 17, 2014 by 7 Comments
Glen Davis nominates his best team of Ovens and Murray League players to have lined up for North Melbourne. Omissions, adjustments and debate encouraged.
Wandering and P. Flynn fulfilling contractual obligations as international cricket correspondents for The Footy Almanac
June 16, 2014 by 13 Comments
First rule of publishing: put your best writers in the most important places. P Flynn and Wandering Norton at Lord’s.
Crio’s Question: Has life gotten in the way of a big sporting event?
June 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
The magnificent World Cup is clashing with magnificent Year 12 obligations in the Crio household. Timing; the importance of timing. How do you prioritise in these situations? Are you successful? Or are you not?
AFL Round 13 – Review: We’ve got the close ones
June 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
Four tight finishes in a round of exciting footy. JTH enjoys the idea of the pillars of society dropping their guard in the evening cold in the MCC Members, and reckons Port have nothing to fear.
AFL Round 13 – West Coast v Gold Coast: Eating my Hat
June 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has stopped caring about his Eagles performances this season. The reduced pressure on players and spectator alike produced encouraging results on Saturday.
AFL Round 13 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Natural Justice
June 16, 2014 by 9 Comments
Joefloh, one of the many rugged, patient, hopeful Bulldogs supporters, watches two dramas played out. One is his beloved Bulldogs stealing the match from the favourites, Collingwood, the other the Essendon President continue to steal himself.
Charlie and the Footydream factory: a day in the life
June 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
David Wilson thinks that many aspects of the Essendon drugs saga are setting a bad example for our kids. And alleged use of illegal substances is only part of the story. What happens when individuals surrender their responsibility to ‘authority’ and group think?
When is it time to hang the boots up and retire?
June 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Andrew Weiss loves his Lions and Jonathan Brown in particular. But when is enough enough? In the wake of Darren Glass’ retirement, Andrew wonders if it is time to finally put club second, and family and future first.
World Cup 2014 – Uruguay v Costa Rica – What movie am I watching?
June 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
Bet ya didn’t see THAT one coming, huh? Gregor Lewis watches in delight as Costa Rica tear up the script and an expectant Uruguay to claim a ”f***-you” victory.
Coleman’s Likes & Dislikes: Round 13
June 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Round 13 was the round of the underdog: Bulldogs, Demons, Giants and Liam Jones. But where to from here for the Saints? And how much longer for the Bombers?
AFL Round 13 – Geelong v St Kilda: Saints hit rock-bottom at the Cattery
June 15, 2014 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck reviews his Saints performance against the Cats. The only way is up.
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