Earl O’Neill is fascinated by the intricacies of the plays in the NFL. He makes some interesting observations about player size when comparing the NFL with the AFL too.
Almanac (Paris 2024) Olympics – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 33 moments other than gold
September 26, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard continues his selection of special moments from the Paris Olympics where you didn’t have to win a gold medal to be on the dais of great moments.
NFL Week 3: The Amon-Ra St Brown Cup
September 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill considers all that is NFL with Week 3 of the season just completed. Earl takes look at the Carolina Panthers and their billionaire owner David Tepper.
NFL Week 2: The Aidan Hutchinson Cup
September 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s week two of the NFL Season 2024 and our NFL expert Earl O’Neill keeps readers abreast of all that is happening this week in the NFL.
Almanac Book Review: ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’s wonderful biography, ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’. This is a wonderful account of an passionate life associated with sport.
Rabbit in the Vineyard – 33 Olympic Moments: Gold
September 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
While South Sydney flailed away during season 2024, Rabbit in the Vineyard found consolation in compiling golden moments from the Olympic Games.
NFL Week 1: The Jameson Williams Cup
September 12, 2024 by 4 Comments
Earl is back with his first post of the NFL season. He’s into stride from the get-go!
Almanac Olympics: Raygun
August 13, 2024 by 9 Comments
No matter what others thought, Matt Zurbo thoroughly enjoyed the breakdancing performance by Raygun at the Olympics because of the humour, irreverence, ‘and a laconic disregard for norms’ that were displayed, but mostly because it was so bad!!.
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Greetings from France
August 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 continues with the joys and delights of Paris, the Olympics, and Lyon, and footy tips for Round 22.
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Dubrovnik, and Paris Olympics / Round 21 Tips
August 2, 2024 by 4 Comments
What trip it has been for Sal and Susannah as their journey in Europe continues with more in Dubrovnik, then on to Paris for the Olympics.
Almanac Teams: Olympic Team
July 22, 2024 by 6 Comments
With the Paris Olympics around the corner, Rodney Boyd has assembled an Olympic dream team with direct ties to AFL players.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’ by Michael Sexton
July 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress has reviewed Michael Sexton’s recent release, ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’.
Almanac Sport: Geelong Sports Museum – Media Release: Opening Day
June 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Media release from Jessica Reid at Kardinia Park informing readers the Geelong Sports Museum opens today.
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 Travel: 20 Photos From Two Days in Minneapolis
May 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson takes readers on another trip through the USA, this time it’s Minneapolis via twenty photos from a two day visit there.
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.