Researching information about the subject of his biography, ‘The Trials of Jack Broadstock’, proved to be challenging at times for Michael Sexton as he explains.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 review, Round 10 preview
May 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
The humiliation of five losses on the trot avoided with last week’s win over the Kangaroos, Cam Hooke’s Magpies unfortunately couldn’t keep things rolling at the SCG. How will they shape up against the powerful Port?
Almanac Teams: Diamond dozens (1980- )
May 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
When it comes to Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 12 side since 1980, it’s hard to go past the two ‘Big Rs’ in the forward 50…or maybe they’d be happier further up the ground?
FEARLESS 2021: Double Header – The media spotlight just shines too intensely sometimes
May 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 reviews all the matches from Round 7 and Round 8 with his usual thoughtful analysis.
Almanac Tribute: Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa
May 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Frank Costa was Geelong through and through, the driving force behind the Geelong Football Club becoming the on-field powerhouse it has been in recent times. Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa’s passing with a fitting tribute that was recently published in The Age.
Round 9 – Sal’s preview: Another great round of footy
May 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has cast his experienced eye over the form and has made his predictions for the Round 9 matches this weekend.
WAFL: Round 7 – Contrasts and comebacks Schoenfield, Schloithe and Schlensog
May 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Les Everett reports from Western Australia with the latest news and results from Round 7 in the WAFL.
Keith Thomas: Redlegs champion
May 14, 2021 by 39 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is back! After a long absence, by his standards, Malcolm Ashwood returns to the Almanac with a profile of Keith Thomas, a member of the Norwood ‘Team of the Century’.
Almanac (Football) Humour: The Artist from Port Adelaide
May 13, 2021 by 4 Comments
Footballers’ nicknames aren’t as interesting and colourful as they used to be, KD laments. In a creative mood, he invents a new one for a Port Adelaide player, as an example of the way ahead.
Tongue in cheek?
May 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rick Trewavas, perhaps with tongue in cheek, gets creative on how to resolve questionable on-field physicality (ie, ‘the biff’).
Book Review – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996 by William Westerman
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Craig Horne reviews William Westerman’s book, Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996.
Book Extract – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another extract from William Westerman’s book, ‘Merger: the Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’. Was this day the worst of a very grim season?
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 16, 1952: Cats race away from Gorillas
May 12, 2021 by 4 Comments
With finals a month away, Geelong faced a red hot Fitzroy team at Kardinia Park. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s amazing unbeaten run through 1952-53 continues.
Round 9 – AFL fixture 2021: Details for matches this round
May 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 9 match details of who, where, and when your favourite team is playing.
Round 8 – GWS v Essendon: Besotted with Baby Bombers
May 11, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sam Laffy is besotted with the current batch of ‘Baby Bombers’. Although the results may not be on the board the future looks bright for the Bombers as he reports.
Round 8 – Richmond v Geelong: Poleaxed
May 11, 2021 by 15 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s Covid-19 vaccination spoiled his pizza and shiraz, and bed was a welcome relief. There, in his post-vaccination haze, watching the Cats great victory over the Tigers eased his pain. Get vaccinated says Dips, it’s better than the real thing!
Round 8 – North Melbourne v Collingwood – Floreat Pica Society report by Jim Kesselschmidt
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A better result for the Collingwood faithful as Jim Kesselschmidt reports on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Eddie Betts’s Shorts’ – Steve Rogers
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Steve Rogers expresses his love of footy with memories of icons of the game, especially Eddie Betts’s shorts.
Almanac Teams: The Elevens Hour (1980- )
May 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Back into the swing of things this week, Rodney Boyd provides his more interesting Number 11s side of the past forty years; this one contains a slow Brownlow winner and a benched premiership captain.
Round 8 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Saints prevail over Suns in dour contest
May 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck suggests this dour Round 8 clash between Gold Coast and St Kilda could be termed a ‘bad win’ for the Saints if there is such a thing.
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