Kieran Jack made his debut, as Sydney ventured to Docklands. James Massola didn’t let the nachos distract him as he viewed the game from the couch.
Almanac Horseracing: A May Carnival that’ll be like no other
May 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The May Carnival of horseracing will go ahead in Warrnambool starting on Tuesday May 5, albeit in completely new circumstances. Mark McNamara takes a look back through the history of this event that has endured war, depression and pandemics.
“Pure Fantasy?…… Hawks and Pigeons in a Nail-biter” by KB Hill
April 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill was at Findlay Oval for Round 1 of the 2020 O&M season – and what a cracker of a game to start the new year! Could the new-look Hawks scatter the Pigeons?
Wantok Musik April Newsletter
April 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Wantok Musik Foundation have just released their April newsletter.
The Furphy Literary Award – an opportunity for all writers.
April 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Entries can now be lodged in the Furphy Literary Award (worth $15,000). Almanac writers please note. [Have a crack – Ed]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Carlton v Brisbane
April 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Tony Roberts witnessed a goal-fest at Docklands, with Jonathon Brown dominant.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Richmond v West Coast
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The weather was unpromising, and the ladder positions suggested a lopsided contest, but Chris Riordan ended up very pleased he made the effort to watch the Eagles’ battle the Tigers at the G’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Promised little, delivered less
April 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Round 5 2007 match between Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs didn’t live up to any expectations at all according to Mark Hawthorne. This is his report first published in The Footy Almanac 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 4
April 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
For those following the Footy Almanac’s coverage of the 2007 season, here is how the ladder stood after Round 4.
Story of a grass-roots basketball club wins Basketball Victoria media award
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A book has won Basketball Victoria’s media award for the first time; “Not Bad Thanks,” by Graeme Willingham. It is a story of an 80-seasons-old basketball club, covering everything from premiership quests and disappointments to births, deaths and links with the likes of Magic Johnson and The Harlem Globe Trotters.
FAL – Rounds 8: Final scores and ladder.
April 27, 2020 by 14 Comments
Round 8 of the FAL. Final scores. And Ladder.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: That sweet sound of the song
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor made the annual pilgrimage down to the ‘G for another blockbuster Anzac Day clash. Having made a shaky start, his Pies recovered to set up a grandstand finish.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 5 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Wet weather footy and an apparent case of disinterent
April 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
John Kingsmill sat huddled under the teeming rain at AAMI Stadium, struggling to see Port Adelaide trounce the Saints. In difficult conditions, the spectacle (or lack thereof) gave him a chance to reflect on the structures of modern football.
The Call of Stoush Anzac Day 1986: by Garrie Hutchinson.
April 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
While delving into his archives, Garrie Hutchinson discovered this article he wrote for The Age about the Carlton-Essendon clash at VFL Park on Anzac Day 1986.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2010: The Saints come marching in (at last!)
April 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
In the absence of real footy, we all need something to celebrate. Newcomer Jason Buffier recalls the 2010 NRL premiership win by the St George Illawarra Dragons. Fans of all codes will relate to this. [Welcome aboard, JNB!]
Almanac Rugby League: The Manly Way
April 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Why do we choose to follow a particular footy club? What is it that makes us stick with them through thick and thin? In our ongoing Thursday series of rugby league reflections, Lindsey Cuthbertson explains why it’s ‘The Manly Way’ for him.
‘The man behind the story of the Saints’ 1970 glory……’ by KB Hill
April 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill loves promoting anything positive about country sport, especially in Victoria’s north-east. Today he puts in a good word for David Johnston’s recently released book, ‘1970 – the Year of the Saints’.
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