Sal is back with his take on Week 1 of the 2022 AFL Finals series as well as the major races at Moonee Valley and Randwick this weekend.
Almanac Rugby League: My love affair with the Bunnies
September 1, 2022 by 3 Comments
John Campbell goes back to another era he regards as Australia’s ‘daggy period’ when Bob Menzies, conservatism and the St George Dragons ruled the roost. But change was a’coming.
’22 Season Review: A fan’s lament
September 1, 2022 by 4 Comments
Joe Sexton provides a season review of the Blues in the aftermath of that final round loss to the old enemy.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 25 and NRLW Round 3: The final reckoning for the NRL finals.
September 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Somewhat surprisingly, the composition of the NRL finals comes down to the final round while the NRLW appears to have three spots locked in with only one up for grabs between the remaining three sides.
FEARLESS 2022 – Rounds 21 and 22: A picture tells a 1000 Words & May the force be with you!
September 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Fearless pulls double duty in recapping Rounds 21 and 22 as finals footy lingers just around the corner
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 20
August 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s the start of finals time in both the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues in Peter Clark’s Episode 20 of his series, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’. Featured player this week is Wes Richardson from Horsham.
Almanac Footy: On losing Izak Rankine and other thoughts from the Coast
August 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
Damien Morgan looks at the Gold Coast Suns’ season and wonders what might have been while also commenting on the loss of star players.
Clarko
August 30, 2022 by 7 Comments
Using rhyme as an alternative Damian Balassone puts Clarko into perspective.
Almanac Road Trip: USA Music Tour
August 30, 2022 by 9 Comments
Col’s off to the USA on a music festival tour for five weeks. Check out his itinerary, a musical delight.
Almanac WAFL: Set for a big finish
August 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Swan Districts upsets the top side in Round 19 WAFL footy to keep their finals hopes alive reports Les Everett.
Wayne Jackson: A life in football
August 29, 2022 by 24 Comments
An in-depth look at the life and times of highly respected former AFL CEO Wayne Jackson by Rulebook
Finals Week 1 – Cats v Pies: A Preview
August 29, 2022 by 14 Comments
Dips shares possibly the only preview you’ll need before the Qualifying Final.
SANFL 1973 Grand Final – Glenelg v North Adelaide: The Stud Gets Up
August 29, 2022 by 6 Comments
The 1973 SANFL Grand Final went down as a classic tussle, not decided until deep in the final term after a famous mark by Graham Cornes. Swish takes us back almost 50 years, to a time of car-salesman coaches, Vulcan oil heaters and groovy graphics.
Almanac Rugby: Week 3 of The Rugby Championship
August 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
History was made in Aotearoa (the wrong type if you’re a fan of the All Blacks) when the Argentinians won for the first time and consigned their opponents to defeat for the third time in a row at home. Brian the Ruminator has the wrap up of that match and a heartening win for the Wallabies over the World Cup holders.
Almanac Teams: What’s six times nine? Obscure 42s (1980- )
August 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
He’s back at it again with some of the more interesting names who have donned the Number 42 jumper. Rodney Boyd’s side this week contains boxing, bouncing and batteries!
Finals Week 1 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture Finals
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here is the AFL 2022 fixture for Finals Week 1 detailing who, where, and when the finalists will be playing.
Almanac Poetry: Holiday
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Today’s poem from Kevin Densley is about the gossamer delights of a romantic gourmet getaway…
Bendigo Football Netball League Qualifying Final – Strathfieldsaye v Golden Square: Dreams
August 28, 2022 by 16 Comments
It’s Qualifying Final day in Bendigo. David Wilson writes of an open, flowing game, of The Cranberries, of the diggings and the oval ball.
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