Search Results for: sachse

Almanac Life: Project Discovery Classic #5 – Riding to achieve Neil Sachse’s Vision

February 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Neil Sachse suffered one of the worst footy injuries imaginable becoming a quadriplegic in 1975. He worked tirelessly in the field of raising awareness of spinal injuries and Project Discovery was set up as a fundraising arm for the cause. Details for the forthcoming Project Discovery Classic #5: Riding to achieve Neil Sachse’s Vision are listed. Can you help out?

Neil Sachse: 45 years on

August 27, 2020 by 15 Comments

Paul O’Connor (from the Western Bulldogs Past Players, and good friend of the Almanac) presents a terrific tribute to Neil Sachse who was seriously injured in a tragic incident 45 years ago. (We republish this piece to pay respects to Neil Sachse, who passed away on Aug 26, 2020. RIP, Neil. – Ed).

Neil Sachse: A determined father spreads an important message

August 27, 2020 by 20 Comments

With the passing of Neil Sachse, we revisit this excerpt from Mike Sexton’s book about Neil. This is an introduction to Neil Sachse, the nature of spinal injury, the advances made in understanding and management, and Neil’s foundation. The Almanac extends our condolences to the Sachse family.

Neil Sachse, the Bulldogs, and spinal cord research

November 12, 2017 by 1 Comment

On the eve of the Project Discovery Classic #2, a ride to raise funds for the Neil Sachse Centre – Spinal Cord Research, Michael Sexton gives us some background.

Almanac Footy: Fifty years ago, ‘Far, Far Away’

April 11, 2025 by 17 Comments

Andrew ‘Gigs’ Gigacz was on top of the world on this day 50 years ago as he headed to the Western Oval with Slade’s ‘Far, Far Away’. He’s learnt an important life lesson from that day.
[On the 50th anniversary of this tragic accident we reprise Gigs’ account of the event from a few years ago – ED]

Almanac (Footy) History: The Legend of Des Ley -1970s Superboot

June 5, 2024 by 4 Comments

Long before it became fashionable, Des Ley tried out as a punter for the New England Patriots. Mike Sexton sat down with him to learn of his American odyssey – and much more besides.

Almanac Footy: Werribee FC ’93 Premiership Reunion Speech

February 13, 2024 by 3 Comments

The Werribee Football Club celebrated their 1993 VFA Premiership with a reunion on the 30th anniversary of the victory in 2023. This is the speech Ian Wilson gave on the night.

SA v WA 1968: Home Ground Advantage

August 22, 2023 by 14 Comments

When South Australia and Western Australia met in Adelaide in 1968 the result went as expected. Both sides were sprinkled with names that were legendary in their respective states, some went on to national prominence but for others it was their only shot at State-level footy. Read what the SA Football Budget had to say about these stars of the 1960s. There’s a treat in store for those with a connection to Broken Hill also.

SANFL 1970 Grand Final – Sturt v Glenelg: A Fistful Of Flags

June 5, 2023 by 8 Comments

Swish was gifted the Budget from the 1970 SANFL Grand Final by Sturt fan Phil Daly, which was the final of Sturt’s five successive flags.

SANFL 1967 Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide: Back To Back Blues

May 16, 2023 by 5 Comments

The 1967 SANFL Grand Final was a rematch of the 1966 decider, pitting Jack Oatey’s skills based approach against Fos Williams’ physical style of football. The bigger, bolder ‘souvenir’ Football Budget says much about mid-1960s Adelaide.

Almanac Footy: Werribee FC’s Class of 1993

March 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment

This year is the 30th anniversary of the Werribee FC’s one and only premiership in the VFA. Ian Wilson recalls that premiership season.

SANFL 1973 Grand Final – Glenelg v North Adelaide: The Stud Gets Up

August 29, 2022 by 6 Comments

The 1973 SANFL Grand Final went down as a classic tussle, not decided until deep in the final term after a famous mark by Graham Cornes. Swish takes us back almost 50 years, to a time of car-salesman coaches, Vulcan oil heaters and groovy graphics.

Almanac Teams: The Balme(y) Iles; Obscure 36s (1980- )

June 6, 2022 by 3 Comments

The second Number 36 side from Rodney Boyd has plenty of representation from the Victorian Goldfields and Western District, with many more interesting names from as far afield as Latin America.

1972 SANFL Grand Final – North Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Same Again Thanks

May 5, 2022 by 22 Comments

It’s fifty years since North Adelaide completed back-to-back SANFL flags. Swish takes a look at the 1972 Grand Final Footy Budget and provides some observations from the Roosters’ acclaimed win in the Champions of Australia a fortnight later.

Philip Gallagher: Norwood’s Silky Smooth Mr September

September 30, 2021 by 32 Comments

‘Rulebook’ is at it again! In his latest profile, his subject is Philip Gallagher, ‘Gags’, the silky smooth, highly skilled player who always shone brightly in September. But that’s only part of the story.

1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 3: North Adelaide

August 13, 2020 by 11 Comments

North Adelaide was entering a rewarding period under Mike Patterson when these 1971 Mobil Cards of four of its very best were produced, including the greatest of them all, Barrie Robran.

The anxious look of a ruckman – the true story of ‘Bub’ Smith

April 24, 2020 by 18 Comments

For Anzac Day, Michael Sexton brings us the story of Stan ‘Bub’ Smith – West Torrens footballer, soldier, club administrator. ‘Smith had every reason to be sour on life and football, but he acted against the darkness and embraced the light the game could provide.’

Almanac Footy History: Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser, an ornament to the game

December 9, 2019 by 53 Comments

Rulebook told the story of Norwood and SANFL legend, Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser last year – Glen is sadly no longer with us, but his deeds will live on long into the future of SA footy. Vale Black Duck.

SANFL 1966 Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide: First of Five

December 6, 2019 by 16 Comments

Norwood’s Ron Kneebone featured on the cover of the 1966 SANFL Grand Final Budget. The second successive Oatey-Williams Grand Final proved to be the beginning of a Double Blue era of dominance.

1971 – Vic v SA (MCG): A New Record

March 13, 2019 by 17 Comments

The Victorian public’s interest in state football was at an all-time high in June 1971, as both sides were filled with names that resonate to this day. Swish has annotated that game’s Football Record and has obtained some memories from one of the SA participants.