John Campbell suggests that Royce Simmons is a better candidate for the NRL’s Hall of Fame than last week’s controversial addition – for more reasons than one.
Almanac Rugby League (Opinion): A more worthy member of the Hall of Fame
August 29, 2024 by 3 Comments
Tom Wills – what happens now?
September 21, 2021 by 11 Comments
Andrew Starkie asks how we might respond to recent research which suggests that iconic Australian sports figure Tom Wills was ‘a member of a party that hunted down and slaughtered hundreds of Aboriginals in reprisal for the murder of his father and others in outback Queensland…’ (Challenging indeed – Ed.)
A day at the MCG – not watching sport but reliving history
March 9, 2020 by 3 Comments
Greg Blood reviews his tour of the recently revamped Australian Sports Museum at the MCG, and the MCG itself. [Terrific piece – Ed]
Norwood Hall Of Fame Legends
May 24, 2018 by 22 Comments
A wonderful evening as the Norwood Football Club inducted it’s inaugural 5 Legends at it’s Hall of Fame night. Malcolm Ashwood was there taking it all in while also being on raffle ticket duty.
Four teams of VFL/AFL 300-gamers
October 17, 2017 by 5 Comments
Eighty-three players have now played 300 or more games in the VFL/AFL. A nice number to select four sides (from Firsts to Fourths).
Odd Friday Lunch with Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham
July 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Join us this Friday for lunch with Collingwood legend Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham.
Blighty You Legend
June 24, 2017 by 20 Comments
Peter Baulderstone offers a personal tribute to Malcolm Blight the man; the footballer and newly inducted AFL (should that be Australian football?) Legend.
The Odd Friday Lunch with Peter McKenna
February 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter McKenna joins us this Friday afternoon at the Odd Friday Lunch at North Fitzroy Arms. Join the Hall Of Famer for all things Collingwood, modern footy and Hey, Hey it’s Saturday.
The Roo Project
May 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Friend of the Almanac ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber is involved in a campaign to memorialise the contribution of Mark Ricciuto to the town of Waikerie and the greater Riverina region.
AFL Legends Side: 1970-2014
December 29, 2014 by 14 Comments
As we get set to draw the curtain on another year, Philip Mendes offers his latest list. This time, his Australian Rules Legends team of 1970-2014. Warning: contains some notable omissions!
The 2015 AFL Legend: Whoever gets in, will be a worthy winner. Whoever misses out, will be unlucky
June 5, 2014 by 6 Comments
With the new Hall of Fame inductees announced, Sean Curtain’s mind turns to who will be the next Legend of the Game inducted next year. Nominations please.
HALL OF FAME – Graham Cornes
June 14, 2012 by 9 Comments
I am sure there are plenty of Victorians wondering how Graham Cornes made it into the AFL Hall Of Fame given his less than memorable 5 game career for North Melbourne in 1979 (admittedly he was 31 by then). Some may assume that there is a quota required to be reached (e.g. non-Victorians must [Read more]
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