The Payneham Cricket Club invites the Footy Almanac community to an evening with Barry Nicholls discussing his sporting career and the books he has written. It’s on Thursday, 6 November.
Adelaide University Blacks FC: Two Greys catch-ups – Melbourne (lunch) and Sydney (dinner)
July 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Adelaide University Blacks FC Grey members are catching up in Sydney and Melbourne shortly. All welcome.
Almanac Footy: AUFC – Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch Past Players Day 2025
June 20, 2025 by 4 Comments
The Adelaide Uni Blacks celebrated nineteen Premierships as far back as 1955 last week at its Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch Past Players Day. Bob Neil was front and centre on a huge day for The World’s Greatest Football Club.
Almanac Cricket: Rulebook’s SACA Sheffield Shield Ramblings
May 14, 2025 by 11 Comments
Rulebook presents his thoughts on South Australia’s great Sheffield Shield victory, and the season as well.
Almanac Events: Ansell family sports night
November 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood and John Harms will host a fundraising event this Saturday, 23 November to assist the family of Payneham CC coach Chris Ansell with their medical expenses.
Wally Miller: the doyen of administrators
October 17, 2024 by 52 Comments
We reprise Rulebook’s tribute to Norwood legend Wally Miller who died yesterday. Vale Wally Miller.
Almanac Footy History: Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime
April 30, 2024 by 25 Comments
In his latest profile piece, Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood details the career of former Norwood forward and legendary country goalkicker Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime.
Almanac Tribute: Rulebook’s tribute to Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch
August 11, 2023 by 21 Comments
At the funeral of Dr Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch OAM, Malcolm Ashwood gave a fitting tribute to a much admired and respected person who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Adelaide Uni FC Greys’ Lunch with Neil Balme and Rulebook
February 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rulebook will be interviewing Neil Balme at a lunch on behalf of the Adelaide University Greys (Past Players) FC in Richmond on the 19 February. He invites all Footy Almanac readers to attend for what should be a wonderful lunch.
Almanac Footy: Tony Francis – Never Take a Backward Step
January 2, 2023 by 28 Comments
A standout rover who started (and starred) at Norwood before he won a flag and B&F at the biggest club in the land, Tony Francis is the latest subject of Rulebook’s gaze.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
September 29, 2022 by 43 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.
Wayne Jackson: A life in football
August 29, 2022 by 24 Comments
An in-depth look at the life and times of highly respected former AFL CEO Wayne Jackson by Rulebook
Almanac Footy: James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen – A profile by Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood
April 29, 2022 by 27 Comments
Here is the latest profile from Rulebook featuring former Richmond and Adelaide Crows player, James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen.
KG Cunningham: South Australian Sporting Legend
February 18, 2022 by 48 Comments
Rulebook returns with a profile of South Australian legend KG Cunningham, cricketer, footy umpire and broadcaster extraordinaire.
Almanac Cricket: Tim May
December 15, 2021 by 35 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood got in touch with former Test cricketer Tim May. The self-effacing offie shares his life before, during and after cricket.
Almanac Cricket: Darren Lehmann
December 9, 2021 by 34 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood remembers the long and successful career of Darren ‘Boof’ Lehmann.
Almanac Music: ‘Rulebook’s Everywhere’
November 16, 2021 by 7 Comments
Footy Almanac stalwart and favourite Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood is our everywhere man and his exploits are now in song.
Almanac Footy: David Palm – friendship and footy
October 26, 2021 by 34 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood profiles the extensive footy career of David Palm, former Norwood FC, West Perth FC, and Richmond FC player.
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