This Friday’s piece from KD, although quite brief, covers a great deal of territory, including mid-1970s Sydney, the Opera House, King’s Cross, a family holiday, and an encounter with early Split Enz.
Almanac Life – Gordon Schwartz: Proud of his Barossa and Light Football heritage
March 31, 2021 by 3 Comments
Well known SA journalist Gordon Schwartz, a man proud of his Barossa and Light Football heritage, is the topic of Peter Argent’s article.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 10 1952: Geelong v Hawthorn – Experienced Cats too clever for Hawks
March 31, 2021 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark continues his run through Geelong’s record breaking winning streak during 1952-53. In Round 10, the Hawks hosted the Cats at Glenferrie Oval.
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Danger game?
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Port powered to a convincing win over the Bombers in what some thought to be a danger game for Port Adelaide reports Nicholas Kossatch.
Round 2 – Hawthorn v Richmond: Clarko’s reconstruction
March 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s great to be back at the footy even when you are sitting in the stratosphere on Level 4 at the MCG as John Green and his son were for Tigers Round 2 match against the Hawks.
FEARLESS 2021 Round 1: RIP the bump – The bump is dead
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS is back for 2021, albeit belatedly, and presents his review of the Round 1 AFL matches.
Round 3 – AFL Footy Fixture
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Not certain who your team is playing, where and when, then check out our Round 3 fixture for details.
Almanac Teams: On Cloud Nine (1980- )
March 29, 2021 by 4 Comments
You’d be hard pressed to find another team batting this deep with quality midfielders! Rodney Boyd’s team of the best to wear Number 9 since 1980 is arguably his best yet.
Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Reverse Tip-ology
March 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Danielle Hakim is happy to be at the footy, and she is even happier her beloved Pies defeated the Blues.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 8: West Adelaide
March 26, 2021 by 3 Comments
Swish Schwerdt continues his 1971 SANFL Mobil Cards series and presents Part 8: West Adelaide.
Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report – Pies regain ascendancy
March 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Tony Scully presents the Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s win over Carlton in their Round 2 match at the MCG.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review and Round 3 Preview
March 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 2 win over traditional rivals Carlton, and previews the Round 3 match against Brisbane,
Winning in Wyche – Part 1: Growing up in the shadows of a mini landmark
March 25, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell begins his search for the story of one of Wycheproof’s finest moments: the Under 16 premiership of 1969. [This series is going to be a cracker – JTH]
Almanac Footy – Carlton 2021: The wildcard season
March 25, 2021 by 8 Comments
Ahead of a crucial game against their old rivals, John Butler tries to assess Carlton’s prospects for 2021.
Geelong’s Record Run: Round 9 1952 – Geelong v South Melbourne (The start of the run)
March 24, 2021 by 6 Comments
Was the VFL’s greatest winning run sparked by a thrashing at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground? Peter Clark commences his run through Geelong’s record breaking winning streak during 1952-53.
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: James and Stephen Rowe – Good boy!
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
There was joy galore celebrated in the broadcast box by Stephen Rowe as his son James Rowe kicked his first goal in AFL footy on debut for the Crows as Paddy Grindlay reports.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture
March 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Not sure who your team is playing this week then check out the Round 2 Footy Fixture for all the information you will need.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Floreat Pica Society match review
March 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood supporters, Thailand correspondent Paul A McKay presents the first Floreat Pica Society match report for season 2021.
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: Tex in Crows Dream Team form!
March 22, 2021 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber travelled to Adelaide to watch the Crows and Cats play in cricket like conditions. Unfortunately for Bob, Adelaide defied the odds and put on a stellar performance over the disappointing Geelong.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Fred Jones
March 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Fred Jones, who passed away late last week, captained the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles to their first premiership in 1972. Ian Hauser presents this tribute to one of the code’s great characters of yesteryear.
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