After the style of Kevin Densley, Liam Hauser explores songs that bring a tear to the eye.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Preview: Rugby League’s Greatest Contests – The Great Grand Finals
August 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is happy to promote the latest rugby league book release by Liam Hauser. The updated edition of his ‘Rugby League’s Greatest Contests – The Great Grand Finals’ will be available from next Monday.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin Game 3: One absentee makes all the difference
July 13, 2022 by 1 Comment
State of Origin historian Liam Hauser previews tomorrow night’s 2022 series decider in Brisbane. He finds it hard to see how Queensland can win without one key player.
Almanac Rugby League: Women’s and Men’s State of Origin previews
June 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
The feature matches of rugby league’s Representative Round are the State of Origin men’s and women’s clashes. Sports historian and State of Origin expert Liam Hauser previews both matches.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game I Preview: A return to unpredictability
June 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Liam Hauser is well recognised for his publications charting the history of rugby league’s State of origin. He offers his thoughts ahead of this year’s series opener in Sydney tomorrow night.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game III Review: Face saved but series lost
July 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
State of Origin author Liam Hauser reviews last night’s final game in 2021 and offers his thoughts on the overall flow of the series.
Almanac Music (and Beer): Southwark Bitter – another view
February 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
Liam Hauser has never tasted Southwark Bitter, but that didn’t mean Mickey Randall’s earlier piece didn’t hit quite a few 1980’s musical buttons, as well as a family artistic connection.
Almanac Cricket – A trip down memory lane: Recalling iconic Australian cricket incidents from 25 years ago
January 1, 2021 by 5 Comments
It’s 25 years ago tonight that Michael Bevan smashed a last-ball boundary to give Australia an ODI win over West Indies. It left a mighty impression on the then 13-year-old Liam Hauser.
Almanac Rugby League – Cameron Smith: A legend in his own time
November 5, 2020 by 2 Comments
Liam Hauser makes the case that, over the 30 years he’s followed rugby league, Cameron Smith is the greatest player he has seen.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL Finals Week 3 wrap – A week of anticipation ahead
October 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
Liam Hauser reviews the weekend’s NRL and NRLW clashes and looks ahead with anticipation to this weekend’s Grand Finals.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Finals Week 2 + NRLW Round 2 Wrap: Roosters bow out and the NRLW gets brutal
October 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
There will be no three-peat for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL but the Rabbitohs continue to show flair out wide. Meanwhile, the NRLW became very physical. Liam Hauser brings us up to date.
Almanac Cricket: A catch to remember, 23 years on
October 12, 2020 by 7 Comments
It is 23 years to the day since Liam Hauser witnessed brilliance at the Gabba; Adam Dale took a running catch of simply outrageous proportions. Have you seen any better?
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Week 1 Finals and NRLW Round 1 wrap: Quick starters run down by the favourites
October 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Fast starters couldn’t hold their leads in Week 1 of the 2020 NRL Finals series while the NRLW returned for Round 1. Liam Hauser covered all six games.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Round 20 wrap: Action aplenty as three veterans bow out
September 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The final round of the NRL season saw several big scores, a stunning defeat for the Roosters and the last hit-out for three veterans of the competition. Liam Hauser presents his wrap.
Almanac Rugby League: What happened to the Brisbane Broncos in 2020?
September 29, 2020 by 4 Comments
Brisbane Broncos fan and Almanac regular Liam Hauser, a long-time Brisbane Broncos fan, offers his thoughts after his team ‘won’ their first ever wooden spoon.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Round 19 Wrap: Not a lot to get excited about
September 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
Round 19 of the NRL went pretty much to script but the battle for the wooden spoon took a twist and Benji Marshall continued to impress our correspondent Liam Hauser.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL Round 18 Wrap: Benji’s still got it!
September 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A few flashes of rare skill convinced Liam Hauser that the Tigers’ Benji Marshall has still got ‘it’! But it wasn’t enough to get Wests Tigers home in the NRL’s Round 18. Read the full round-up to see what else happened.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL 2020 Round 17 wrap: Cronulla to pay for indiscretions
September 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
There was action aplenty in the NRL’s Round 17. Liam Hauser covers the aftermath with Cronulla the biggest losers both on and off the field.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 16 wrap: Injuries might shape the destiny of South Sydney
September 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
Upsets, injuries and the strength of the Panthers and Storm dominated the NRL’s Round 16. Liam Hauser gives his perspective.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 15 Wrap: Most interest is to be found off the field
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In the NRL’s Round 15, the margins on the field were mostly clear cut. It’s what’s happening off the field that is attracting the most attention. Liam Hauser sums it up.
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