Ahead of tonight’s NRL State of Origin clash at the MCG, The Sydney Morning Herald’s Andrew Webster profiles NSW’s historic 1985 series win heroes. This may go someway to explaining why Origin stirs the blood of League lovers around the country.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2015: Penrith v Melbourne – When the Team Doesn’t Deliver, The Bar Staff Will
June 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Things aren’t going well for Wayne Ball’s Panthers
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2015: Blasphemy, But Origin Ain’t What It Used To Be
May 27, 2015 by 1 Comment
As State of Origin begins for another year, Blues supporter Wayne is disappointed that the mystery of Origin is no longer there.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2015, Game 1: What it’s all about
May 27, 2015 by 3 Comments
What the might Maroons are fighting for – the Queensland way.
Almanac Rugby League – I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues: Why Origin 2015 is All Over Before it’s Even Started
May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There is nothing quite like someone who goes the “early crow”. And Archie shows us just how to go the early crow as he explains that the Blues have no chance in 2015 Origin.
Almanac Rugby League: Olsen Filipaina
May 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Patrick Skene’s story of Olsen Filipaina. [We are working with Patrick to put together a collection of his stories, forthcoming – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 8: Penrith v Cronulla – Sun Finally Shines for Panthers.
April 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In insight into the ups and downs of life supporting the Penrith Panthers from Wayne Ball. on a wet ANZAC Day at Penrith Stadium, the Panthers show some of the spirit and resilience that coach Ivan Cleary and fans have been looking for.
Almanac Rugby League – Forza Inala!
March 19, 2015 by 7 Comments
In this classic memoir, Patrick O’Brien gives us a glimpse of the current premier’s home territory. Annastacia Palasczcuk is from Inala. Pat explains what that means by recalling the time his middle-class rugby league team took on the street-hard boys from down that way.
Almanac Rugby League – It’s Hot at Pepper Stadium
March 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The NRL season kicked off [no pun intended. – Ed] this weekend, with Souths beginning their 2015 where they left off last season by belting the Broncos, the Tigers and the Titans had ‘the close one’ and Ricky Stuart’s Raiders took the points at the Shire. Back from Auckland, Wayne Ball headed to the ‘Riff to see if the Panthers could get out of the blocks with some points against the tough-as-nails Bulldogs.
Almanac Rugby League – Glory, Glory to South Sydney
October 9, 2014 by 13 Comments
Arabella Douglas explains the significance of South Sydney to her family, and the place of rugby league in her Aboriginal community. [This is a powerful piece which conveys the depth of connection between people and rugby league – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – Redfern All Blacks: Keeping the ball in motion
October 9, 2014 by 10 Comments
Patrick Skene watched the Redfern All Blacks do battle with Bondi United, institutional racism and their personal demons. (The most engaging, enjoyable, wide ranging, eye opening, heart warming, provocative piece you will read anywhere this week – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby League – Tom Brock Lecture to be delivered by John Harms in Sydney
October 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
John Harms will deliver the Tom Brock Lecture in Sydney on Oct 8. All welcome.
Almanac Rugby League – They just love their footy
October 3, 2014 by 4 Comments
An inspiring tale from Patrick Skene about a rugby league contest of heart, body and spirit between physically disabled teams from across cultures and life experiences. A story full of inspiration and optimism.
Almanac Rugby League – Tigers fans have ’89
September 24, 2014 by 9 Comments
Guy Ragen reflects on the (now defunct) Balmain Tigers agonising loss in the 1989 NRL Grand Final. Why does that game matter so much, and what did it tell us about our changing times? [Terrific example of trying to understand sport in its broader social context – Ed]
Sunday Evening Coming Down: It’s a funny old game
July 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
“Aussie” Tony Robb offers a non-discriminatory all-inclusive spray at Mick, the Magpies, dodgy NRL results, the Pepsodent pissoir and selective nationalism. Good to have him back.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode Ten
July 3, 2014 by 11 Comments
Episode 10 of the Footy Almanac Podcast – the ‘Jeggins and Bubbling’ episode is here! Rick Kane and Sean Gorman are this week’s very special guests on the Almanac couch as your hosts Matty Q and The People’s Elbow host proceedings. Sean talks about his days as a shearer before finding his way into academia [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Dumb v Dumb & Dumber
June 19, 2014 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone watched the rugby league State of Origin 2. He saw the future of AFL, and the past of NRL. He would like his 2 hours back.
Is Carlton v Collingwood still Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry or is it now the rugby league State of Origin?
June 19, 2014 by 6 Comments
Miles Wilkes uses attendances, TV ratings and history to answer whether Collingwood v Carlton has been overtaken by the NRL State of Origin as Australia’s number one sporting rivalry. The result may surprise.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Brilliant
May 29, 2014 by 11 Comments
“For minutes Loz Daley and crew had been pacing the coaches’ box drawn into the contest with a deeply satisfying un-professionalism. This was raw emotion. And tension will change us all.” writes JTH on another classic Origin.
AFL and NRL – weekend results and ladders
May 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All the wrap-up from this weekend’s AFL and NRL. Gold Coast are third. Take a photo of it.
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