Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
September 29, 2022 by 43 Comments
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Grand Final week: History beckons in both the NRL and the NRLW
September 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league editor Ian Hauser casts an eye over this weekend’s Grand Finals in both the NRL and the NRLW where history beckons for all three clubs involved.
’84 years on – is history about to repeat itself…?’ by KB Hill
September 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
Last weekend’s OMFNL Grand Final between Wangaratta and Yarrawonga got KB Hill thinking back to when these clubs clashed in the 1938 decider.
The Peerless Joel Selwood
September 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In a tribute to the retiring Joel Selwood, Ian Wilson summarises his accolades, attributes and contributions to the game both on and off the field; and why he is so admired by many, including non-Geelong supporters.
“Sellllllwooooooood!”
September 28, 2022 by 7 Comments
Only a few things would make Dips shed a tear. He can probably count them on one hand, but a moment at the Grand Final touched him.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Trip – Nashville Tennessee
September 28, 2022 by 8 Comments
A sensational week of music at The Americana Festival in Nashville for Col as he continues his American travels.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Epilogue
September 28, 2022 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark completes his epic journey through the 1975 season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues. (Sadly, the end of a wonderful series! – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby: NZ Wins The Rugby Championship
September 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian Lynch reports on the conclusion to The Rugby Championship 2022 where the status quo of world rugby was maintained – unfortunately for the Wallabies!
Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Sharks Shattered by the Closing of the Door
September 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett was on hand to see a surprisingly one-sided WAFL preliminary final. This is his report.
Almanac Life: My Kingdom for a Maxibon!
September 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson shares what is ostensibly a childhood love of dairy from his home state, WA, but with a few twists. What he wouldn’t give to go back to before…
Almanac Teams: All Well(man) and Good(es); 44 Obscure (1980- )
September 26, 2022 by 3 Comments
Some interesting names in Rodney Boyd’s second side of Number 44s since 1980, including a recent nomad-cum-AA flag-winner with the Cats, a former politician and a finals debutante.
Grand Final – Geelong v Sydney: Murder in the Centre
September 26, 2022 by 15 Comments
Old Dog has a footballer’s and football eye. He casts it over the Grand Final which he watched with his family and an old friend at The Millers Inn in Altona.
Balcony Banter: A tale of two Grand Finals
September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In a recent post on the MCC’s Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, Grant Fraser relives two epic Grand Finals involving his beloved Hawks.
Grand Final: Sal’s Preview (and some racing tips)
September 23, 2022 by 3 Comments
Sal is hoping to have a celebratory ale with his Swans mate this weekend. Read his analysis of the Grand Final and check out his racing tips.
Almanac Tip the Top 8 Leaderboard
September 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Here’s the leaderboard for the Tip the Top 8 competition. The count will be completed at lunch today.
Almanac Poetry: Sitting on my Back Verandah on a Late September Evening
September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem indicates that each season of the year announces itself ahead of time – we get a feeling of what is to come beforehand.
Almanac (Grand Final) Footy: The Danger
September 22, 2022 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber helps us get inside the head of his grandson as the Pivotonian No. 35 prepares for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against the Sydney Swans.
Almanac Opinion: The Demonising of Dermie
September 22, 2022 by 4 Comments
Paul Spinks has long taken issue with Dermott Brereton’s criticism of Cats skipper Joel Selwood.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Preliminary Finals and NRLW Semi-Finals, and consecutive titles for the Gundagai Tigers
September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser takes a look at rugby league as we get to the pointy end of the season.
‘Wangaratta’s Des Hoysted – the race-caller’s race-caller…’ by KB Hill
September 22, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill remembers ‘the race-caller’s race-caller’, Wangaratta’s Des Hoysted.
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