Starting out with his local team Backpackers FC, Dennis Gedling is following WA teams in the knockout FFA Cup. Knocking out the Backpackers was Curtin University FC, who progressed to a round 5 clash against Canning City. Dennis was there to give us this rundown of events at Edinburgh Oval.
Round 2 – GWS v Geelong: Cats, Cars and the Commercial Hotel
April 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling shared his viewing of the Giants v Cats game with a barefoot Northam publican.
The Magic of the Cup-Round 4 (Backpackers FC)
March 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
Backpackers FC faces the big-time opponents from Curtin Uni. Dennis Gedling tells us how they went.
The Magic of the Cup-Round 3 (Backpackers FC)
March 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
It’s Round 3 already – how did the Almanac’s own Backpackers FC fare? Dennis Gedling brings us the results (apparently).
The Magic of the Cup-Round 2 (Backpackers FC)
March 16, 2016 by 2 Comments
Dennis continues his journey with Backpackers FC
The Magic of the Cup-Round 1 (Backpackers FC)
March 2, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling starts his FFA Cup trainspotting expedition with a trip to Backpackers FC. Will they (and Dennis) go all the way?
Almanac Soccer: Vale Trifan ‘The Wolf Man’ Ivanov
February 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With the sudden death of Bulgaria’s Trifan ‘The Wolf Man’ Ivanov, Dennis Gedling applauds his achievements.
Vale ‘Gentleman’ Joe Marston, an Australian Sporting Pioneer
November 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
Readers may not be familiar with the remarkable Joe Marston story. The legendary Australian soccer player died last week. Dennis Gedling tells us why he will be remembered as a great sportsman and a pioneer of soccer in this country.
Almanac Music: The Revolution Starts at Closing Time (a short history on the band ‘Serious Drinking’)
November 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling’s got a mate from East London who has introduced him to some bands, some old, some new. Serious Drinking is but one of them.
Revisiting November 16 2005
November 16, 2015 by 4 Comments
On the ten year anniversary of the night Australia qualified for its second appearance, relive Dennis Gedling’s #1 from his Top 100 World Cup Moments.
The NFL Beast
November 4, 2015 by 4 Comments
Dennis Gedling on what it was like to experience watching an NFL game live, when he went to see the San Francisco 49ers take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
The Perth Community Cup
September 4, 2015 by 2 Comments
Author Dennis Gedling reports on the first ever Perth Community Cup, a day which he says was a success and a begining of a wonderful concept in Perth.
Round 15-North Melbourne v Geelong: A Lesson in Mortality
July 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Under the tutelage of Zen Master Mike, Dennis Gedling embarks on a journey of understanding and acceptance of Geelong’s decline from premiership superpower to possible contender.
The lack of greats to wear the #7
June 8, 2015 by 13 Comments
Dennis Gedling and his mate discussed on Saturday night about the number 7 jumper and the lack of stars to wear that particular number.
The Perth International Darts Masters: A night at the opera
August 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
The darts carnival is now in Sydney. Last week it was in Perth. Dennis Gedling dressed up (like many of the fans) and headed along.
Obituary: “…But first, here’s the classified results with James Alexander Gordon”
August 20, 2014 by 17 Comments
James Alexander Gordon turned a broadcasting chore, announcing the British football results on BBC Radio, into an art form. No one could say ‘Wolverhampton Wanderers’ quite like JAG. Dennis Gedling pays tribute to the late Scottish broadcaster, and to childhood memories.
AFL Round 21 – Carlton v Geelong: Don’t bring me down Blues
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When Dennis Gedling hears ELO he thinks 1995 Grand Final. Thankfully things turn out for the better on this footy trip.
AFL Round 18 – Giants v Cats: A Step Back in Time
July 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling takes a step back in time to a 60’s style country pub to watch (no BT sound thankfully) his Cats sneak home over the Giants.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 1-On a Rainy Night in Western Sydney…. (2006)
June 13, 2014 by 11 Comments
And the winner is………………………..Aloooisi in Siiiidaneey! Dennis Gedling records the passion and sweat in the stands as Australia finally puts 32 years of shamateurism, disasters and follies behind it. We’re going to a World Cup and we belong there.
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