Fortified by a ‘Barossa’ pie from Lyndoch’s Sunrise Bakery, Russel ‘Rabbit in the Vineyard’ Hansen was all ready to take in the momentous John Sattler Tribute match.
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NRL Round 4 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: The John Sattler Tribute Match
March 27, 2023 by 6 Comments
Almanac Rugby League – Preston Campbell’s Indigenous Team of this Century
July 30, 2020 by 9 Comments
To mark the NRL’s Indigenous Round 12, former Dally M Player of the Year Preston Campbell was asked to nominate his Indigenous Team of this Century.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Johnson v Johnstone
May 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Doggies and the Dees drew the short straw and fronted up for the unwanted Mother’s Day time slot. Christopher Riordan went along to see the Johnson v Johnstone clash from the comfort of the Medallion Club.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Johnson’s Memphis title, Shot Clock stories
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal brings us up to date with the world of golf in the lead-up to the US Open.
Almanac Rugby League: My love affair with the Bunnies
September 1, 2022 by 3 Comments
John Campbell goes back to another era he regards as Australia’s ‘daggy period’ when Bob Menzies, conservatism and the St George Dragons ruled the roost. But change was a’coming.
Almanac Rugby League: Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan
October 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
This John Campbell painting celebrates his day at the 1965 NSWRL Grand Final – even though his beloved Bunnies lost. It was also Norm Provan’s last game for St George. John also penned a few words.
Almanac Rugby League: Covid and Season 2020
October 29, 2020 by 4 Comments
John Campbell discovered footy podcasts as he whiled away the season. He offers a few thoughts about their qualities.
Almanac Rugby League: On how to improve the greatest game of all
October 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
John Campbell has followed rugby league for a long time. Some of the modern aspects of the game, dressed up as ‘progress’, give him the Edgar Britts. He explains his concerns.
Almanac Rugby League: Masochism runs deep in the veins of all footy fans
October 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Campbell, a South Sydney man to the core, recalls the day he witnessed their worst ever loss to the NZ Warriors. He has the ‘Big League’ magazine to go with it.
Almanac Rugby League: It’s all there in black and white
September 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
Looking back over his collection of ‘Big League’ programmes, John Campbell finds one dated September 30th 1986 (Vol 67, No. 31) – Grand Final day. Another recounts South Sydney’s worst defeat ever – Round 16, 2006. He loves them all!
Almanac Rugby League: Getting to the heart of the matter with the Reggies
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
According to John Campbell, ‘if you really want to see the type of bloke that lives and breathes country rugby league, the character that epitomises the game’s ethos, just get to the ground early and check it out as the Reserve Graders, the ‘Reggies’, go round.’ Here’s why.
Almanac Cricket: A Feast of Cricket in India
July 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Cricket, India and artist John Campbell make for a compelling palette to draw in the sports-lover, the eye and the taste buds. It’s all here in one enchanting story.
Almanac Rugby League – An old rivalry resumes: Roosters v Rabbitohs
May 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Roosters v Rabbitohs – the rivalry goes back a century and more. They’re back again tonight and we’ve got them captured by John Campbell’s artwork!
Almanac Soccer: You’ll never walk alone, even in Japan!
May 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Campbell just can’t get his head around ‘the world game’ even though he has been to some of the great home grounds of England and Japan. He explains why.
Almanac Rugby League – The 1965 Grand Final: St George Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs
May 5, 2020 by 6 Comments
John Campbell remembers the day his Dad took him and his little brother Lonno to the 1965 Sydney rugby league Grand Final. Caught up in the massive crowd, John and Lonno didn’t see much that day but their experiences, real and imagined, left a huge impression.
NRL Round 24 and NRLW Round 4: Penrith and daylight in the NRL but it’s through a glass darkly in the NRLW
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Artwork courtesy of John Campbell It’s hard to imagine that, based on recent form, anyone can stop the Panthers from a threepeat of premierships. They just seem to be able to cover any and all challenges thrown their way. Bellamy’s comments after his Storm were almost easily defused last weekend are pertinent simply [Read more]
NRL Round 3 – Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs: So disappointing!
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Rabbit in the Vineyard was feeling good when his Bunnies led 10-0 against the Evil Empire. But elation all too quickly became disappointment.
NRL Round 3: Tipping is no place for the faint-hearted
March 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
After just two rounds, Ian Hauser is already the back-marker in the NRL tipping competition. Let’s see if he can find a few more winners this week.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 15: An old rivalry and a possible new spoiler.
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A week may be a long time in politics but it can be the same in rugby league. Round 14 threw up a lot of questions about several previously favoured teams. Round 15 might provide a few answers. Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac Rugby League – Fans or brands, principle or product?
For some, they’re the ongoing diseases of top tier sport – the curses of commercialism and corporatisation. John Campbell explains it.