Although a firm AFL follower Andrew ‘Dougie’ Fraser admits he is also a fellow NRL traveller and recalls his attraction to the game and the Canberra Raiders.
Almanac Rugby League: Ron Coote named as the 14th Immortal (and about bloody time!)
August 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
At long last, Ron Coote has been named as the 14th Immortal of rugby league.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Johnny ‘Chook’ Raper
February 10, 2022 by 3 Comments
Johnny Raper, chosen as one of the original Immortals of rugby league, has passed away at the age of 82 after a long illness. Ian Hauser pays tribute to a player who revolutionised the position of lock forward.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan
October 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Norm Provan, the 12th Immortal of rugby league, has passed away aged 88. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an icon whose image is preserved in the NRL’s premiership trophy.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Bob Fulton
May 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rugby League icon Bob Fulton has passed away at the age of 73. The Footy Almanac salutes ‘Bozo’, one of the inaugural Immortals and member of the code’s Team of the Century.
Almanac Rugby League: Who should be added to rugby league’s Immortals? A long-time Parramatta fan states his case.
August 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Jason Charles is a Parramatta Eels tragic. He thinks two of the club’s greats should be considered for Immortal status. He sets out his case.
Almanac Rugby League – Five new Immortals inducted
August 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The NRL inducted a surprising 5 new Immortals last night. Our rugby league editor thinks they got it right.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Review: ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’ by Liam Hauser
Liam Hauser’s previous rugby league books have focussed on State of Origin and NRL Grand Finals. Here ecumenical football follower Adam Muyt reviews Liam’s latest publication, ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’.