Ian Wilson might be a grumpy old fossil but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t got a few pertinent observations to make about the state of the game then and now.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 1: Hammer blow to NSW’s hopes
June 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
A full team effort by the Maroons has seen them defeat NSW 38-10 in State of Origin, Game 1. But did the scoreboard tell the full story?
Grand Final Weddings
June 5, 2024 by 15 Comments
Damian Balassone is at his cheeky best with this insight into what really matters at the end of September.
Almanac (Footy) History: The Legend of Des Ley -1970s Superboot
June 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Long before it became fashionable, Des Ley tried out as a punter for the New England Patriots. Mike Sexton sat down with him to learn of his American odyssey – and much more besides.
Almanac Rugby League – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love Origin footy!
June 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Both Prop in the Canefield and his correspondent The Analyst have good reasons to believe that the Maroons will take out Game 1 of the 2024 State of Origin series in Sydney tonight.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2024, Game 1: Breaking the mould?
June 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
State of Origin headlines a big week in rugby league. Game 1 of the men’s 2024 series kicks off tonight, to be followed tomorrow night with Game 2 of the women’s series. As always, there’s a lot at stake.
Almanac Obituary – Vale John Todd: The Godfather of WA Football
June 5, 2024 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone celebrates the life of John Todd – WA football legend; 6x premiership coach at 3 clubs; Sandover Medallist; All Australian player and Australian Football Hall of Fame member. In an era where little travelled east across the Nullarbor other than star footballers and mining royalties, Todd was the Barassi of WA football for 50 years.
Almanac Cricket: Vale Henry Gunstone – A cricket icon passes
June 4, 2024 by 9 Comments
Bob Utber pays tribute to the ‘Bradman of the Bush’ Henry Gunstone who has passed away. According to Bob, Henry Gunstone was one of Australia’s greatest cricketers who dominated cricket in the bush and wherever he played.
Round 13 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when?
June 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 13 AFL Season 2024.
Almanac Travel and Music: From New Orleans to Nashville – A Tale of Three Weeks in the USA
June 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Stan and Marlene Kluzek had a cracking time at Jazzfest 2024 during their visit to New Orleans, as well as a side trip to Nashville on their way home.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (GWS)
June 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
There’s a big big sound from all the big big names who have either come to the Giants from elsewhere or left after a stint in charcoal and orange. Read on for Rodney Boyd’s latest Arrivals and Departures.
Almanac Footy: No mere legend
June 3, 2024 by 3 Comments
Shane Reid remembers two of Fitzroy Football Club’s greatest footballers, Sir Doug Nicholls, and triple Brownlow Medallist Haydn Bunton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review / Round 13 Preview
June 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Pies’ loss in Round 13 and is confident they can rebound and win their Round 13 match against Melbourne.
Almanac Life: Winter in Bicheno
June 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson is enjoying housesitting for his niece on the spectacular east coast of Tasmania at Bicheno.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Flotreat Pica Society Report
June 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Floreat Pica Society and Footy Almanac stalwart Frank Taylor had a troubled preparation for this big clash, and the Pies never really recovered.
Almanac Cricket: The Ashes 1972 – The Australians arrive in London
June 2, 2024 by 14 Comments
Barry Nicholls provides an excerpt from the manuscript of the book he is writing about the 1972 Ashes Tour to England.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 7)
May 31, 2024 by 3 Comments
Swifty lunches with his mother, and prepares for his meeting with big Jack
A (ginger) beer with…’Swish’ Schwerdt
May 31, 2024 by 18 Comments
In the latest episode of his regular ‘A Beer With’ series, over a ginger beer Barry Nicholls enjoys a fascinating discussion with Almanacker and SANFL aficionado Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt.
Almanac Music: ‘Let There Be Rock’ – Songs That Reference Rock and Roll
May 31, 2024 by 158 Comments
In this installment of KD’s long-running series about popular song, the theme is songs that reference rock and roll. As usual, readers’ responses are warmly welcomed.
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