‘Iosia Soliola is one of the most well-regarded rugby league players I have ever encountered personally or heard of. He was (and is) an absolute champion of a fellow with the Sydney Roosters, Newtown Jets, St Helens and the Canberra Raiders.’ Here’s why!
Almanac Rugby League: Iosia Soliola, a legend on and off the field!
April 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Tom Raudonikis
April 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Raudonikis, champion halfback for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Newtown Bluebaggers, NSW and Australia, and larger-than-life rugby league icon, has passed away aged 70. Ian Hauser pays tribute to the little Aussie battler who never took a backward step.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 11 1952: Essendon v Geelong – A draw… but Geelong’s undefeated run continues
April 7, 2021 by 17 Comments
Another encounter with Coleman’s Essendon sees Geelong’s run severely threatened. Peter Clark’s series on the record breaking Cats of 1952-53 continues.
On the rise but just short of finals action: Fitzroy’s promising 1982 season
April 7, 2021 by 8 Comments
Philip Mendes provides us with an epic re-cap of Fitzroy’s 1982 season
Round 3 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Made a nightmare of it
April 6, 2021 by 3 Comments
Like many Collingwood supporters, Danielle Hakim was stunned by the Lions goal after the siren to pinch the game away from the Pies. Danielle expresses her thoughts and frustrations in her report.
Round 3 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Two Tribes – Easter Monday With The Nevilles
April 6, 2021 by 3 Comments
On Easter Monday the footy tribes were out in force and provided a backdrop for Danny Russell and his musings on the match.
Round 3 – Geelong v Hawthorn: From the Ponsford Stand.
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Marcus Holt witnessed another thrilling Easter Monday game between the Cats and the Hawks, and the Cats did not let him down!
WAFL Round 1: All smiles and Sharks on top
April 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
We’re off and racing in the WAFL and there have been some cracking results, none moreso than South Fremantle’s solid win over West Perth. Les Everett has the details.
Almanac Footy: Five things that made the NTFL Grand Final great
April 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Despite the overwhelming chorus of ‘Footy’s back!’ in recent weeks, footy has of course been back in several guises for many months. One league wrapped up with a thrilling Grand Final for the ages – the NTFL. Jackson Clark gave us five reasons why it was such an outstanding game.
Almanac Teams: Noteworthy Nines (1980- )
April 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rodney Boyd rounds the turn into double digits with his team of interesting players to sport the Number 9 guernsey since 1980.
Round 3 – Richmond v Sydney: Bloody Amazing! We’ve just strangled Richmond!
April 4, 2021 by 12 Comments
Jan Courtin was not expecting her Swans to have a win against the Tigers but they did, and is she rapt!
Round 3 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Floreat Pica Society Match report
April 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents the Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.
Round 3 – Collingwood v Brisbane: A week like no other for the mighty Lions
April 4, 2021 by 4 Comments
A week is a long time in footy according to Sam Evans and for Brisbane FC that has certainly been so. The after the siren win eases the pain of the past week for Brisbane.
FEARLESS 2021 – Round 2: Spud’s Game. It’s Time to Talk…a great idea. So let’s talk!
April 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 presents his thoughts about the outcomes of all the Round 2 matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 3 Review – Round 4 Preview
April 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In what must have been a devastating loss for Collingwood true believers Cam Hooke reviews the Round 3 match against the Lions, and looks forward for a better outcome with his Round 4 preview against GWS.
Almanac Memoir (and Music): ‘Maybe’ by Split Enz
April 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
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.
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