In his latest ode to Redlegs greats, Rulebook turns his attention to Rocky Roberts and just how he got that nickname. [Do yourself a favour and block out the half hour before morning tea to read this – JTH]
Almanac Teams: Nelection Sightmare
November 13, 2017 by 22 Comments
Swish thinks he’s a smart feller with this squad of spoonerisees. Surely you can do better.
Neil Sachse, the Bulldogs, and spinal cord research
November 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
On the eve of the Project Discovery Classic #2, a ride to raise funds for the Neil Sachse Centre – Spinal Cord Research, Michael Sexton gives us some background.
Almanac Teams: I axe/dump side (A mixed up side)
November 11, 2017 by 29 Comments
This is a nice challenge. Gigs has picked an annagrammatic side of footballers since the 50s. I think it’s best that he explains, which he has done in this piece. [Vintage Gigs – JTH]
Almanac Book Review: “Here it is” by Paul Roos
November 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Here it is, Yoshi reviews the thoughts of Paul Roos from the premiership coach’s recent book.
Almanac Teams: the long and longer of it
November 10, 2017 by 21 Comments
There have been some long names in footy over the years. Dave Brown squeezes them onto a pitch.
Yoshi in Melbourne – MCG Tour: The sports icon and identity of Melbourne
November 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
More from Yoshi on his trip to Australia. Here he visits the MCG and does the tour with his mate Rob.
Robert Walls in the 1987 Grand Final – A Coaching Master Class
November 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
Miles Wilks recently re-watched all four 1987 matchups between Carlton and Hawthorn, resulting in these sharp observations about the tactical nous of Robert Walls.
Almanac Teams: Hollywood Womens’ FC – The Leading Ladies
November 6, 2017 by 14 Comments
It is not right that there has been no women’s ‘funny’ team. In the spirit of equality, Smokie seeks to put this right with the “Leading Ladies” team.
Almanac Teams: Hollywood FC
November 4, 2017 by 14 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis’ latest team comes from the leading men of Tinseltown. Give us your picks and memorable quotes.
Almanac Art (and Drama): Yoshi’s ‘chicken wing’ re-enactment
November 3, 2017 by 14 Comments
A work of art with subject matter a moment of dramatic art. Artist: Jennifer Muirden. Re-enactor: Yoshi Imagawa.
The Dickensian festive season footy fan (Part 1): The ghost of footy past
November 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
Jarrod Landells has emerged as a supporter of a number of teams as he explains in this thoroughly engaging piece of memory and contemplation which draws on a little Dickens too.
Vinnie’s Dreams Come True
November 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles Wangaratta identity and keen Tigers fan, Vinnie Constantino, accompanied by some classic fan photos, including one of the best Richmond tatts around.
Almanac Book Reviews: Fabulous Phil (Matt Watson)
November 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
Bernard Whimpress has recently reviewed Matt Watson’s Fabulous Phil for The Newtown Review of Books.
How the Sports Writers Festival gave Yoshi some ideas
October 31, 2017 by 10 Comments
Japanese Correspondent Yoshi is in Melbourne for a short break and he enjoyed the Sports Writers Festival with a few of the Almanackers. He found some inspiration to keep pushing himself as a writer.
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