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The Almanac Rugby league Crew

If you’d like to publish a rugby league story on The Footy Almanac website, please contact Ian Hauser.

 

If you’d like to join the Footy Almanac’s rugby league email list to receive our regular
Thursday updates during the season and occasional updates in the off-season, contact John Harms in the first instance.

 

The Footy Almanac’s coverage of rugby league features a team of four regular columnists:

Ian Hauser provides a round by round preview/review and comments on specific players/incidents.
Matt O’Hanlon (Prop by the Sea) offers a quirky take of the week’s happenings on and off the field.
Mark Shannon (The Prospector) comments on various issues in the code, both historical and current.
Russel Hansen (Rabbit in the Vineyard) gives a specific take on South Sydney’s progress.

as well as numerous other occasional contributors.

Our collection of articles appears below. The first article was published in 2010.

 

Almanac Rugby League – Five new Immortals inducted

August 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The NRL inducted a surprising 5 new Immortals last night. Our rugby league editor thinks they got it right.

Almanac Rugby League – The Immortals: Who’s next?

August 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Two new Immortals of Rugby League will be crowned at a gala function in Sydney tonight. Ian Hauser casts his eye over the contenders.

Almanac Rugby League – Retrospective: An event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tom Brock Lecture

July 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment

This year marks the 20th year of The Annual Tom Brock Lecture. An event not to be missed for any rugby fan on Wednesday September 19 at Club York, 99 York Street, Sydney.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 19: Cronulla v Canberra – Fine margins, shared moments

July 25, 2018 by 3 Comments

Paul Macadam returns to these pages after a long break as his Cronulla remains in the NRL finals race [and a memorable opening couplet – Ed]

Almanac Rugby League – Kangaroos Merit Team

July 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Our rugby league editor runs his eye over the Kangaroo Merit Team selected over the weekend. He has one or two bones to pick.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: the aftermath

July 11, 2018 by 3 Comments

Everyone’s a winner after Game 3 of the 2018 State of Origin series. And there really is no such thing as a dead rubber in this pinnacle clash of the code – here’s why.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Game 3 Teams

July 11, 2018 by 1 Comment

The 2018 State of Origin series, the showpiece of the NRL, concludes next week with Game 3 in Brisbane. Although the series has been won and lost, there’s still a lot to play for. Check out the team selections and our rugby league editor’s thoughts here.

Almanac Rugby League: How metal detecting can find sporting greats

July 9, 2018 by 4 Comments

Harold Peacock has unearthed some rare finds thanks to metal detecting, offering a glimpse into the past. An artifact from a Queensland all-time great of League was among the findings.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: where now for Queensland?

June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment

In which direction will the Maroons selectors go when they choose their squad for Game 3 of this year’s State of Origin series? Father and Son sorted it out over lunch the other day.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 2 – the aftermath

June 25, 2018 by 1 Comment

Take your chances and you’re likely to win; miss the moment and you’re likely to lose. Ian Hauser looks at last night’s State of Origin Game 2.