With the increasing amount of new documentaries released celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s career, Michael Sexton finds it timely to closely examine the depths and sentiments of Bruce’s often misinterpreted masterpiece, ‘Born in the USA’.
Almanac Cricket: Favelland
February 24, 2025 by 10 Comments
Michael Sexton on Les Favell’s entry into the SA Sport Hall of Fame
Almanac Books: ‘Wonderboy: The Legend of Viv McGrath & the shot that changed tennis’ – Michael Sexton
February 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
Viv McGrath was the first to use the double-handed backhand, a stroke that changed tennis. Michael Sexton tells his story in a newly published monograph.
Almanac Life: An Australia Day Memory
January 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls an Australia Day citizenship ceremony he attended which speaks so eloquently for itself.
Almanac Tennis – 1975 Australian Open: Jimbo v Newk, a Cult Classic
January 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
As the 2025 Australian Open begins, Michael Sexton revisits the classic 1975 Jimmy Connors v John Newcombe men’s final.
Almanac Tennis: Remembering Neale Fraser
December 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls Australian tennis great Neale Fraser who passed away earlier this week.
Almanac Footy History: Finding Uncle Stan – Have Boots Will Travel
October 9, 2024 by 5 Comments
Michael Sexton has been chasing information about his great uncle Stan Castles who played a couple of games with Fitzroy in 1932. The NSW Football History Society were able to supply Michael with some relevant material about his Great Uncle Stan.
Almanac Footy: SA Footy – Stars of the Past
September 7, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton discusses two of the great old SANFL footballers, John Karney and Dan Moriarty. Michael is pleased both are deservingly mentioned in Bernard Whimpress’s latest book (his 49th) ‘SA Footy: Stars of the Past’.
Almanac (Footy) History: The Legend of Des Ley -1970s Superboot
June 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Long before it became fashionable, Des Ley tried out as a punter for the New England Patriots. Mike Sexton sat down with him to learn of his American odyssey – and much more besides.
Almanac Cricket: Goodbye Mr Happy
October 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
Michael Sexton remembers the deeds of South Australian Shield cricketer Ken ‘Charlie’ Horsnell including Ken bowling Garry Sobers for a first ball duck.
Almanac Lunch: Balme in the Barossa
August 27, 2023 by 8 Comments
Michael Sexton and his mate Jeff enjoyed the recent Footy Almanac lunch with Neil Balme and Anson Cameron at The Clubhouse in Tanunda. Michael also unpacks the swing Balmey took at Jeff many years ago.
SANFL: Autumn in the Jungle
May 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
The weather and Glenelg were on song over North Adelaide as Michael Sexton watched, meanwhile the victorious 1973 side were celebrated on what was a perfect sunny autumn arvo.
Almanac Footy History: Why Not Tom Leahy?
May 8, 2023 by 10 Comments
Michael Sexton suggests there is a compelling case for the induction of former South Australian champion Tom Leahy into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
The prehistory of Neil Kerley
June 30, 2022 by 30 Comments
Following the death of Neil ‘Knuckles’ Kerley, we revisit Mike Sexton’s interview with ‘King’ when they sat by the Murray River at the time of Kerley’s 80th birthday in 2014.
Almanac Football (History): Alex Jesaulenko
June 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
A recently discovered three minute, black and white film featuring Alex Jesaulenko in just his fourth VFL game has Michael Sexton enthralled. It took him back to a time full of rich and rewarding memories.
An Anzac Story: The Death of Mark McGrath
April 25, 2022 by 5 Comments
This Anzac Day West Adelaide will honour Mark McGrath along with eight other former players who made the supreme sacrifice during the two World Wars. Michael Sexton shares the story of McGrath’s footy career and RAAF service.
Percy Cerutty and Harry Hopman – Half-Loons
The sheer will and determination of coaching/motivational masters Harry Hopman and Percy Cerutty gives Michael Sexton cause to claim them as the greatest of their kind this land has produced.