Earl O’Neill updates readers on the latest happenings in the NFL during Week 15, especially the Detroit Lions.
Almanac Book Review: Daniel James Brown, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics.
December 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With the opening of ‘The Boys in The Boat’ directed by George Clooney in January 2024, Braham Dabscheck reviews the 2014 book by Daniel James Brown the film is based upon.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Tim Boyle Cup: Week Thirteen
December 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
This week Earl O’Neill runs his eye over the roles of referees and coaches in the NFL. Complex? Yep! Confusing? Check! Sound familiar? Too right!
‘The local boxer who reached the top…’ by KB Hill
December 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
For a change of pace, KB Hill recounts the feats of 1930s boxer Cliff Bowen.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Dan Orlovsky Cup: Week 12
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
If you want to compare football codes, at least do it from an informed perspective. Earl O’Neill exposes the ‘idiotic complaints against American football’.
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Reginald Bell (1899-1913) – Promising child jockey
November 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
Reginald Bell (1899-1913) was a promising junior jockey until a race fall unfortunately took his life. He is one of many sportsmen buried at the Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Scott Mitchell Cup: Week Eleven
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s look at the NFL, Earl O’Neill takes a look at quarterbacks, the big money men of the game. But are they worth the huge salaries they attract?
Almanac Footy and Water-skiing: Ted Hopkins – Renaissance Man in Blue
November 21, 2023 by 4 Comments
After chatting with Roger Ley, Andrew ‘Dougie’ Fraser tells the tale of a young water ski-ing footballer at Monash University who led a most creative and original life. That man: Ted Hopkins, who was a friend of The Footy Almanac for many years, since John Harms first met him on Run Like You Stole Something on 3RRR. [This is a really interesting piece, thanks Dougie – Ed] [With the passing of Carlton footballer Ted Hopkins on Monday, the Footy Almanac reprises Andrew Fraser’s story about Ted.]
Almanac NFL: The 2023 Jim Caldwell Cup – Week Ten
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
The glory days of the New England Patriots are a distant memory. Earl O’Neill explains what has gone wrong – and what might be next for the Pats.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Stakes Day Preview: It’s 3/4 Time – need a big finish!
November 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
It has been a brutal Spring Carnival for punters according to Sal Ciardulli but his tips for the weekend may remedy this. [Thanks Sal for all your previews throughout the year – they are always eagerly awaited for and read. – ED]
Almanac NFL: The 2023 Lomas Brown Cup – Week Nine
November 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We are now nine weeks into the NFL season. Earl O’Neill details his highlights from the weekend.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Melbourne Cup: Will Irish Eyes Be Smiling?
November 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
It’s the race that stops a nation, and for many, it’s also the chance to have a flutter on the Melbourne Cup. To help punters pick a winner, Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the field and made his selections for the biggest race of the year.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’ – Vivienne McCredie
November 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
To put you in the mood for the big race today, have a read of Vivienne McCredie’s terrific poem about the Melbourne Cup, ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’.
Almanac Music: ‘The Melbourne Cup’ – Slim Dusty
November 6, 2023 by 3 Comments
Aussie music legend Slim Dusty sings his song, ‘The Melbourne Cup’.
Almanac NFL: The 2023 Rod Marinelli Cup – Week Eight
November 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Round 8 of the NFL season finds Earl O’Neill casting a critical eye over the Raiders
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Bobby Layne Cup: Week Seven
October 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill continues his coverage of the NFL. Today he explains his allegiance to the Detroit Lions. It’s not an easy gig!
Almanac Rugby Union – 2023 Rugby World Cup: 28 years later, All Blacks out to square ledger
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator puts the 2023 Rugby World Cup in perspective as he looks forward to next weekend’s final between the All Blacks and the Boks.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Cup: Going for gold!
October 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
With one of the big programs of the Spring Carnival this weekend, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the Caulfield Cup program and picks a winner or two for punters.
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