KB Hill brings us another reflection from almost a century ago with the tale of Ray ‘Nana’ Baker and the Corowa Spiders.
1966 and all that: Round 7 – Hawthorn v St Kilda
May 20, 2020 by 7 Comments
It is Round 7, and the Saints travel to meet Hawthorn at Glenferrie Oval, which was never a happy hunting ground for opposition clubs. Peter Clark’s 1966 series continues.
The 2020 Red Wine Cup – Round 9
May 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
Plenty of surprises in Earl O’Neill’s review of Round Nine in the (imagined) AFL season. Just when we thought the top teams were sorted, the Tigers turn into pussies and the Cats turn into Tigers. Did you hear the one about the Englishman who turned into a newsagency
Almanac Rugby League – From Big Bal to George Benson: a love letter to PNG Rugby League
May 19, 2020 by 6 Comments
Patrick Skene first took an interest in PNG rugby league when Bal Numapo arrived at the Bulldogs. Patrick’s appreciation went to another level when he attended the PNG Hunters’ first match in the Queensland Cup in 2014 at Redcliffe’s Dolphin Oval.
1995: Bernie’s Boys make Cocky Crows eat humble pie
May 18, 2020 by 4 Comments
It will be 25 years this coming Wednesday since the Roys’ produced their last truly great performance in the VFL/AFL – Fitzroy Pete has shared with us his piece on that famous victory, featured as part of his book ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century’.
Almanac Book Review: 1989 The Great Grand Final
May 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
In this entertaining review of Tony Wilson’s ‘1989: The Great Grand Final’ Tasmanian Gareth Meyer weaves his experience of the year and the day together with Tony’s account.
SANFL 1987 Grand Final – North Adelaide v Glenelg: Amayzing
May 17, 2020 by 13 Comments
Swisch Schwerdt remembers 1987, in all its 1987-ness, culminating in the North Adelaide – Glenelg Grand Final in the SANFL. [The Ricky May national anthem is a must-see – Ed]
Almanac Footy History – Wilfred Smallhorn: The Remarkable Chicken
May 16, 2020 by 15 Comments
Adam Muyt recounts the wonderful story of Fitzroy FC legend, Wilfred ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: We have a date!
May 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
Here are Sal Ciardulli’s tips for this weekend’s racing in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Blindsided: a conversation overheard in a socially-distanced Adelaide meeting room
May 15, 2020 by 12 Comments
Dave Brown must have been hiding behind a strategically place pot plant (read that however you want to) when this conversation was held earlier today.
1981 Revisited – Round 8: Somebody’s Knockin’
May 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
The Bombers finally strike form beating previously undefeated Collingwood in their Round 8 1981 clash reports Sam Steele as he continues his weekly review of the 1981 season. [Includes all six matches – Ed]
Almanac Life (and training): It’s 10.30pm
May 15, 2020 by 5 Comments
Old Dog has been out late, running to get the kilometres into his legs, sharing the night with an owl, also sharing some insights into training in the age of coronavirus.
1966 and all that: Round 6 – St Kilda v Fitzroy
May 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
The Saints remain undefeated after their big win against Fitzroy in their VFL 1966 Round 6 clash. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s 1966 premiership year.
St. Kilda’s most successful team between 1897 and 1964
May 13, 2020 by 23 Comments
Many great players represented the Saints between 1897 and 1964. Here Mark Tenny looks through teams and players of those years to find the best team of the period. [Many sliding doors – Ed].
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 1)
May 12, 2020 by 56 Comments
Neil Craig’s career has been so prolific Rulebook is covering it in two parts, all starting with the Yorke Peninsula, Carmel Court and the Norwood Football Club.
The 2020 Ruth Gordon Cup – Round 8
May 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill dishes the dirt on the coach, the thief, his wife and his mother. Earl’s not naming names yet but players at home can put the pieces together. Breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day has never had such complicated overtones. Thankfully, Round 8 of the AFL delivered some terrific footy to distract us. (Imagine how feral an imaginary footy press would be about this particular imagined season – Ed).
Almanac Memoir: A new chum’s introduction to Australian Football
May 12, 2020 by 23 Comments
John Milton had never heard of Australian Football until he was asked to fix an antenna on a ship off the New South Wales coast. Here’s how his footy life has unfolded. [A wonderful memoir of life and love and the places they take you – JTH]
Almanac Soccer: You’ll never walk alone, even in Japan!
John Campbell just can’t get his head around ‘the world game’ even though he has been to some of the great home grounds of England and Japan. He explains why.