Here’s the double up for Number 34s from Rodney Boyd, packed with some interesting names and stories from their time in the VFL/AFL and beyond.
Almanac Poetry: From Sheffield, England
May 9, 2022 by 4 Comments
Cutlery drawers can be interesting places – some contain family history going back generations, as this week’s poem from Kevin Densley demonstrates.
Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Mojo back?
May 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
In what was billed in South Australia as a preliminary final rematch, Port put in a far better performance to knock off the Doggies. Nick Kossatch reports.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: If you don’t mind umpire!
May 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
After a few days eating and drinking his way around the wine regions of South Australia, Sal Ciardulli is back on board and previews the AFL Round 8 of matches.
Almanac Racing: King of the Bool does it again
May 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
On a red-letter day for jumps racing, a local hero breaks the record, writes RON REED.
Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Rockabilly Brothers: The Blasters, Phil Alvin, Dave Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore
May 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
More fantastic music from Trevor Blainey’s ‘Not Quite Bob’ series; this week featuring The Blasters, Phil and Dave Alvin, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Almanac Music: Flaming June (Song Lyric)
May 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
Once in a blue moon, Kevin Densley offers one of his song lyrics for Footy Almanac readers to ponder. This one, ‘Flaming June’, was written in about 1990, and strongly influenced by one of his favourite paintings of the time.
Almanac History: Two football anniversaries – Pompey and the Socceroos
May 5, 2022 by 3 Comments
Historian Roy Hay reminds readers of two significant football anniversaries coming up this year featuring Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin, and Australia’s first international soccer match.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 9: Loving the upsets!
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Round 8 of the NRL provided us with four upsets. Ian Hauser looks ahead to Round 9.
Not Just Sport: On McLeod Nine
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Some may associate the name McLeod with Andrew McLeod of the Adelaide Crows, and some may be familiar with the name by watching Australia’s TV series – McLeod’s Daughters. Andy Thurlow however, gives us an insight to another McLeod, Heidi, who is making lots of noise through her excellent novel writing, publishing the stories her grandfather had left through letters and diaries during his time in Germany throughout WW1. Find out to learn more of what Andy has shared in his article!
‘Magpie Daine joins 300-game club…’ by KB Hill
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill chats with Daine Porter who has achieved the 300-game milestone in the Ovens and Murray League.
AusPol101: No one falls victim to internet trolls more than ScoMo, but not for the things that matter.
May 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
Grace Mackenzie reviews Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s blunders while using social media in past as the Federal Election heats up and set for the showdown in three weeks time.
Round 8 – Pards’ Preview: Essendon v Hawthorn
May 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
Michael “Pards” Pardy gives his insights on the upcoming fixture between Essendon and Hawthorn and the history between the two.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 3
May 4, 2022 by 7 Comments
More reliving the 1975 footy season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues as Peter Clark presents Episode 3 of his series ‘A Season in the Country’.
Sports obsession with perfection is making it more imperfect.
May 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
The use, and reliance on technology by referees and umpires to determine if a decision made is the correct one is wearing a bit thin for supporters suggests Vaughan Menlove.
Almanac WAFL: Sharks at home in the bush
May 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Les Everett presents his weekly wrap up of the last round of WAFL matches.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture: who, where, and when?
May 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who, where, and when your team is playing for Round 8 of season 2022.
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