Mitch Marsh is something like the 50th Australian No. 6 since Doug Walters and with him Dave Brown thinks the selectors are trying something new
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Almanac Cricket – From Walters to Marsh: A brief history of the Australian No. 6
November 12, 2016 by 11 Comments
Don’t let the door hit you on the arse.
November 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
Reprising an old classic, Ron Wells AKA San Diego Catter on Grand Final day contemplates the dreams of players, the lamentations of fans, and the fairytale of one neglected player who lived his dream.
What is wrong with Big Sports Media?
October 13, 2016 by 18 Comments
David Wilson hears the noise, sees the noise, and suggests we should all expect more from Big Sports Media.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – DJ wins at Crooked Stick, this time for the major in France
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal is back with his comprehensive weekly golf column, covering the PGA and European tours as well as the LPGA circuit. Includes some breaking Tiger Woods news.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Lunch and Footy in Tassie
August 26, 2016 by 14 Comments
The Almanac Lunch in Tassie was a cracker. John Harms tells the story of the footy from Blundstone Arena and the lazy Friday afternoon at the Ball and Chain Grill. He looks forward to the tradition continuing.
Almanac WAFL: Early elimination final for WAFL by Les Everett
August 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reviews WAFL round 22 with one spot still available for top 5, who will take it?
Almanac Gaming: Go Pokémon Go!
August 2, 2016 by 4 Comments
Robbo celebrates Pokémon Go! with an analysis of “what this phenomenon is telling us.” Those involved with traditional sport and leisure activities need to watch and learn.
Almanac Country Football: The Footballer – Rupanyup Rumour 1954
June 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
David Parker has recently discovered a 1954 copy of The Footballer, the Official Organ of the Wimmera League. Enjoy this cracking read of Rupanyup Rumours.
WAFL Round 11 – Roll of Thunder heard by Sharks
May 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peel were always in control at East Fremantle, Subiaco thrashed co-tenant East Perth, West Perth shook off a gallant Perth and Claremont didn’t take long to shake off Swans, WAFL Round 11.
Almanac Life: Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
May 28, 2016 by 11 Comments
On a wet and cold Melbourne day, Tess Pryor’s misery is enlightened by a fellow traveller who barracks for Essendon and “has a dog instaed of a cat.” [Superb – JTH]
WAFL Round 8: Sharks maul Lions
May 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
Les Everett wraps up WAFL Round 8. East Fremantle Sharks again enjoyed visiting Leederville [who doesn’t? – Ed].
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 4: I’m Not Home Boz
May 4, 2016 by 21 Comments
What can I say, says Gordon Agars? Why were the A1s so tired this week? Does Griff have the answers, or is the problem closer to home?
WAFL Round 6: Bulldogs prevail in classic derby
April 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reviews WAFL round 6.
Round 4 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: A Football Kind Of Day
April 18, 2016 by 2 Comments
For Alex Docherty, a win is a win for the Dogs against Carlton , and it capped off a pretty good day for football and Alex.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 1: Off To A Flyer
April 15, 2016 by 11 Comments
Gordon Agars reports on Round 1 of the Blacks 1986 season. This week’s standouts were Sandy, Sniffer and Gazza.
Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: You Only Get One Melbourne
April 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
From a rainy, windswept North Port Oval in June to a sun-drenched MCG on a Saturday afternoon less than a year later. The journey of Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Kyle Langford and Nick Kommer as the Bombers adjust to life without Hurley, Watson, Heppell and co.
Foody Almanac: Extra thyme
March 25, 2016 by 10 Comments
Crankypete gets to watch all the footy he likes – if he cooks. Three ripper recipes – beautifully constructed. “Unconcrete the pears”. [This is funny, and homely – Ed]
Five players that made AFL the game it is today
March 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
Alex Darling does an excellent profile on 5 players who excelled at, and influenced the modern game.
Almanac Weekend Sports Rewind 7th March
March 7, 2016 by 8 Comments
All the Sporting results that matter.
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