Each year Roger Spaull spends weeks researching and writing the story of a once famous, if sometimes forgotten, footballer who fought for Australia in one of the theatres of war. The piece is traditionally published in the days leading into the ANZAC Day commemoration and is the centrepiece of our coverage. This is the story of Cliff Rankin and the Rankin family and the Geelong Football Club. It is like a short book! Those who love Australian history and footy history will appreciate the depth of research and the fine story-telling. We are grateful to Roger for his sterling efforts in brinign some of these past champions to light.
Almanac Life: In Memory of Daphne Jean Crumpen
April 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Frank Taylor was asked to speak at Daphne Crumpen’s funeral in October 2022. He described her rich life and the powerful influence she had on him.
NRL Round 8: ‘Nothing is revealed’ muttered this little neighbourhood boy
April 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Sea Eagles v Storm slugfest highlighted another top round in the NRL. Our tipster even had a good weekend for a change!
Almanac Golf – LIV Adelaide: The start of something even bigger for the latest rival tour?
April 20, 2023 by 6 Comments
Joseph Ryan gives his take on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf coming soon to Adelaide. With the Australian Golf industry steering away from high level competitions and following in the direction more for tourism and the neglect by the PGA to top it off, it should be an exciting disruption for Australian golf fans to capitalise on in what would be likely the best golf event organised in Australia to date. Read more on what Joseph has to say!
Round 24 – 2024 AFL Match Results
April 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Round 24 AFL Season 2024 match results.
” ‘Curly’…one of the greatest Demons of all…” by KB Hill
April 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the career of Neil ‘Curly’ Hanlon, one of the greatest ever players for the Benalla Demons. Neil passed away recently.
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023
April 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Some critical clashes coming up for teams during Round 6 – check out who, where, and when your team is playing this week.
Almanac Book Chats: Adelaide University Cricket Club – A History
April 19, 2023 by 2 Comments
Leading sports historian Bernard Whimpress, along with Rob O’Shannassy, are inviting people for their chat about the fascinating history of the Adelaide University Cricket Club! Find out more about the event within the article of time and venue. Tickets are on sale and patrons will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the book as well.
Round 5 – St Kilda v Collingwood: A gathering of the faithful
April 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino catches a Jetstar to Adelaide to see the Pies. It’s a St Kilda home game. It’s “gather round” and this Collingwood supporter finds a lot to like – while feeling “like a black and white in a (bag of) liquorice all sorts.”
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 1: All aboard at Goolwa
April 19, 2023 by 5 Comments
The journey along the Murray commences! Peter Clark takes us to Goolwa and the Great Southern Football League. Featured match is Goolwa-Port Elliot v Yankalilla.
Round 5 – Fremantle v Gold Coast: Staring at the Suns
April 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton was amongst the Gather Round throng at Norwood to witness the Suns capitulate to the Dockers.
Almanac (Country) Footy – Northampton: a football factory, Part 2: Paul Hasleby
April 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Josh Coales presents Part 2 about the footy factory Northampton. This week he features former Fremantle star Paul Hasleby.
Round 5 – Gather Round: ‘Hear ye, hear ye!’
April 18, 2023 by 13 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber went down to Adelaide (from his home in Mildura) to see what all the fuss was about regarding the Gather Round, and he was suitably impressed with what he saw as his report shows.
Almanac Music: BluesFest Melbourne Review
April 17, 2023 by 4 Comments
‘BluesFest’ Melbourne is the first attempt in many years to establish a platform for artists performing at BluesFest in Byron Bay to perform in Victoria. Keiran Croker went along to the festival and reviews the weekend shows.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 5 Review – Round 6 Preview
April 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Pies get up in a close one against the Saints in the Gather Round, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life now looks ahead to the Anzac Day clash against the Bombers.
Almanac Teams: Forgotten Fathers
April 17, 2023 by 8 Comments
Another team of interesting origins from Rodney Boyd – how many of these players did you forget or perhaps had never heard of before?
NRL Round 7 – Dolphins v South Sydney: A game of two halves
April 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard expands his search for ‘Barossa pie of the year’ while hoping that his Rabbitohs find a way to make brighter starts to their matches.
Almanac Poetry: Looks Good, Though
April 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this poem, Kevin Densley looks at Paul Gauguin’s painting ‘The Yellow Christ’ and asks what may be an obvious, if overlooked, question.
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