Wayne Ball goes back to his childhood to recall his memory of ‘the people’s champion’, Tommy Raudonikis.
Almanac Rugby League: Meeting Tommy Raudonikis after the 1981 Grand Final
April 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Almanac Rugby League: A Premiership Uncelebrated
October 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball is a lifelong Penrith supporter. He is on top of the world,with the Panthers premiership, but has not been able to celebrate it with his fellow supporters. But he wants the world to know. Here he chronicles the various celebrations of premierships past. [Classic anecdotes of youth, and reflections on maturity. – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final: The last word
October 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Almanac’s rugby league editor Ian Hauser has the last word on the 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final Review: Panthers triumph!
October 5, 2021 by 2 Comments
Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (South Sydney) return to review Sunday night’s absorbing 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final: History to be made on Sunday
September 30, 2021 by 3 Comments
And so it all comes down to this! Ian Hauser previews the 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League: Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (Souths) preview the 2021 NRL Grand Final
September 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rugby League historians Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (South Sydney) offer their thoughts in the lead-up to this Sunday’s 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Finals, Week 3: Four has to become two
September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This weekend’s NRL qualifiers have Ian Hauser salivating! Two magnificent clashes in prospect and all to play for ahead on next week’s Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Finals, Week 2: Can the battered Roosters crow again?
September 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
After a dramatic Week 1 of NRL finals, Ian Hauser looks ahead to what we can expect in this weekend’s Week 2.
Almanac Rugby League: 2021 NRL Finals, Week 1
September 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The NRL finals series starts this weekend. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on what we might expect.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 25: A bag of mixed selections
September 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Mitchell/Manu imbroglio has dominated the rugby league world this week but the final round of the NRL offers more than enough intrigue to command our attention this weekend. Ian Hauser shares his thoughts.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 24: Off-field interference
August 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Bunker provided more problems than solutions in last weekend’s NRL matches. Ian Hauser weighs in with his take on their interference and looks ahead to this weekend’s penultimate Round 24.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 23: Friday night footy
August 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The action that counts in the NRL’s Round 23 is on Friday night. Ian Hauser previews those matches and nominates his winners for the rest of the fixture.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 22: It’s all about the Eels
August 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Eels are in the NRL spotlight for all the wrong reasons but their fate is in their own hands. Ian Hauser previews this weekend’s Round 22 action.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 21: Tight at the top
August 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This weekend’s NRL Round 21 looks like it will shape the top four and go some way to sorting out the 5-way battle for the last two finals spots. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on another good round in prospect.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 20: Sorting out time
July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This is the Round we’ve been waiting for! The clashes at the top of the ladder could well sort out both the minor premiers and the top four. Or will the Roosters spoil it for the Eels? Ian Hauser is excited by the prospect of top quality rugby league across this weekend.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 19: Mind the gap!
July 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mind the gap! The NRL’s Round 19 features a host of matches between the high flyers and the also rans. Ian Hauser tries to find something to get excited about.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 18: Welcome to Queensland!
July 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The NRL has moved to Queensland for a month or so. What uncertainties might that unleash? Ian Hauser tries to find his way through the revamped schedule to find the winners in Round 18.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 17: Is the Top Four already decided?
July 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s more than a little worrying when it looks like the top four is done and dusted by the beginning of July with nine rounds to go. The gap between 4th and 5th is now two games plus a sizeable points differential. The only real interest at that end of the ladder is whether [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 16: Top of the pile battles
July 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
A couple of top of the table clashes highlight this weekend Round 16 of the NRL. We offer Ian Hauser’s prognosis.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 15: High farce
June 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This weekend’s NRL matches feature the clash between competition leaders the Penrith Panthers and regular contenders the Sydney Roosters. Our NRL man Ian Hauser suggests that you find a screen wherever you are to take in this one.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 14: A mid-table muddle
June 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Immediate post-Origin postulating is a perilous pastime but the Almanac’s Ian Hauser examines the entrails of the NRL’s Round 14 to extract a winner or two.
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