Cam Hooke is back on the Collingwood Life beat, taking an early look at the Pies’ Round 2 clash with the reigning premiers. Cam is also rather partial to the prospect of an October Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – New Book Promotion: Patrick Skene’s ‘The Big O: the life and times of Olsen Filipaina’
May 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
Patrick Skene’s first book, ‘The Big O: the life and times of Olsen Filipaina’ will be released in Australia later this week. Here Patrick shares, in detail, his journey to honour a key player in the development of what has been called ‘the Pacific Revolution’.
AFL: Curving the Curve
May 25, 2020 by 13 Comments
Dips takes time out after some hard yakka to reminisce – on oil heaters and premiership droughts broken, bulbs dormant and thorns more active. [Perhaps JTH has done the same Youtube searches? Ed.]
Footy’s ‘Deck of Cards’ in 2020
May 25, 2020 by 3 Comments
David Triolo has drawn together his past as a student at Marist Brothers College Bendigo and classmate of footballers to riff on the 1948 hit song ‘Deck of Cards’ by T. Texas Tyler.
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 5
May 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Robyn Lloyd shares the last of her pages of old footy players’ autographs – for now.
Old Autograph Books: Roger Lowrey
May 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More autographs. Some famous Geelong names from the 1960s.
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 4
May 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
More footy autographs, courtesy of Robyn Lloyd.
Almanac Obituaries: Colin Churchett
May 24, 2020 by 11 Comments
Colin Churchett, best known as a post-war Glenelg full forward, passed away in 2012. Mike Sexton paid tribute to him. (Reprised)
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 3
May 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Robyn Lloyd continues to share her treasure-trove of footy players’ autographs.
Jan Courtin’s Autograph Book: Some stellar Swans
May 22, 2020 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin has dug out her old autograph book to share some famous names with Almanackers.
Almanac Footy History: Sir Doug Nicholls and a surprise (for some)
May 22, 2020 by 6 Comments
This weekend would have been Indigenous Round in the AFL. It’s named after Sir Doug Nicholls. Historian (and the ultimate footy person) Rod Gillett reminds us of Sir Doug’s story – and tells us that he’s actually eligible for a significant New South Wales side. [Beaut piece Rocket – JTH]
Super Duper
May 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
Another terrific footy poem from Damian Balassone; Super Duper, Bruce Duperouzel.
Almanac Footy History: 50 Years On – Hawthorn’s Nadir, May 1970
May 22, 2020 by 10 Comments
It’s a question that has bugged Warwick Nolan for 50 years! What on earth happened to Hawthorn in that 12 months between May 1970 and May 1971?
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 2
May 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
Robyn Lloyd shares the next batch of her old autograph books. Recognise any?
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 1
May 21, 2020 by 7 Comments
Robyn Lloyd recently dug out her old autograph book and sent in some photos. We’re trying to work out some of the names. [Some great names here – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – Keep the light on for Jack: A 2016 NRL Grand Final preview
May 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
In 2016, the Cronulla Sharks made the NRL Grand Final for the first time in decades, still seeking their initial premiership. Life-long fan Kath Presdee spent the week leading up to the big match recounting her, and the club’s, journey to that point in time.
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