Tony’s son Jack went through the Hawthorn banner recently with heroes around him…and grandpa. The journey to get there was as worthy as the event and one we think you should check out. [Is the newsletter’s name from a mint commercial ~20 years back? Ed.]
Round 14: Port Adelaide v Sydney: Pressure-packed Power sizzle Swans
June 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The start of the season seems like a distant memory when it comes to Port Adelaide – their win over the Swans was the best of the year according to Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Teams: Lappin up the Tranquilli-ty; Obscure 37s (1980- )
June 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
The second of Rodney Boyd’s Number 37 sides features Mark of the Year winners, Australian Football Hall of Fame Legends and infamous Number 1 draftees.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Final
June 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
Brian Lynch reports of the Super Rugby Pacific final before ruminating on the machinations within Rugby Australia regarding the future of the competition.
Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Winter’s here
June 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Old Dog is multi-tasking on a winter’s night, splitting the firewood and watching the footy replay on his computer. He presents his report of the Queen’s Birthday clash that saw Collingwood record an excellent win over Melbourne.
Almanac WAFL: Round 8 – Sharks Back on Top
June 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
WA correspondent Les Everett summarises the results of Round 8 of the WAFL season and the trajectory of the clubs as we head into the 9th round this weekend.
Almanac Road Trip: Part 5 – Burra to the Flinders Ranges
June 17, 2022 by 6 Comments
Col and Meryl’s road trip ends in Burra and the Flinders Ranges before their return home.
Almanac Footy: The Legend of Gil
June 16, 2022 by 4 Comments
Smokie Dawson recalls the legend of the ‘player’ with the name of Gil Spencer at the Williamstown CY’s U19s nearly forty years ago.
Round 14 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 14 commences from tonight; find out who, where, and when your team is playing this weekend.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: The prognosticator’s nightmare
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal is not a fane of Thursday night footy! After he gets that off his chest he manages to find his winners for the AFL’s Round 14.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review / Round 15 Preview
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke provides his usual in-depth analysis of the Pies’ great win over the Demons – and there’s plenty to be positive about!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 15: An old rivalry and a possible new spoiler.
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A week may be a long time in politics but it can be the same in rugby league. Round 14 threw up a lot of questions about several previously favoured teams. Round 15 might provide a few answers. Ian Hauser explains.
‘Redleg Reggie reflects…” by KB Hill
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Standing 6′ 6″, Reg Edwards was always going to stand out on the footy field. KB Hill recounts ‘Redleg Reggie’s’ career with Rutherglen.
Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Euphony
June 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
After participating in the Big Freeze march to the ‘G, Jackson Mansell settles in to watch his ‘Pies record a tough come-from-behind win over the Demons.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 9
June 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
North Wagga v Henty is the Match of the Day in Episode 9 of Peter Clark’s ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’. Alan Hayes from North Wagga is the featured player this week.
Almanac Soccer: Arnie and Australia off to the World Cup
June 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Socceroos are on their way to the World Cup 2022 after a thrilling victory against Peru reports Roy Hay.
Almanac Life: Ulysses recalled – Farewell to The Brick.
June 14, 2022 by 9 Comments
John Gordon recalls his former team mate fondly known as ‘The Brick’, a man of great sporting prowess, and later in life, in search of a miracle as John so poignantly and profoundly explains.
Almanac Footy: What your club needs.
The Old Dog casts his eye over most of the AFL teams to determine the players they need to make them a premiership threat.