This week sees a dive into the Number 20 jumper’s more ‘Quirk-y’ players by Rodney Boyd.
Almanac Poetry: The Artist Formerly Known
September 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
The history of rock ‘n’ roll contains many novelty acts and artists with quirky stage names. In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley charts the rise and fall of a fictional rock ‘n’ roller along these lines. [Very mild language warning – Ed.]
Grand Final – My Return to the Almanac for a One-Off Grand Final Ramble
September 13, 2021 by 6 Comments
Some of the projected golden years of Daniel Saunders’ young life have been marred by the pandemic we all know and hate. He’s incredibly thankful for the wonderful season of top shelf footy that has kept him sane; he proffers his view on the looming last game of the year.
Finals Week 3 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Out-coached, outplayed, out of the finals.
September 12, 2021 by 8 Comments
Port supporter Nick Kossatch is bitterly disappointed with the performance of his team and pays his respect to the Western Bulldogs coaches (who got plenty right) and players (who dealt with all that was thrown at them before and during the game).
Almanac Footy: Bailey Smith: Dedicated and driven young gun
September 12, 2021 by 11 Comments
Here’s an early piece about Bailey Smith from Luke Reynolds, first published in November 2018…
Luke Reynolds recently had the privilege to speak to Bailey Smith, captain of the Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup team, 2018 Under 18 All-Australian and touted as a possible top ten draft pick.
Wantok Almanac: Nancy Patterson
September 11, 2021 by 20 Comments
Wantok Almanac returns, heading to Vanuatu and Nancy Patterson, a woman through her relationship with the game and role with AFL Vanuatu has made a significant contribution. Nancy is a champion of inclusion and progression within Australian Football. (An excellent piece – Eds.)
FEARLESS 2021 – Finals Week 1 and 2 Review: All I Want For 2022 is….
September 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 reviews the Finals Week 1 and 2 matches, and presents his thoughts on those who missed out.
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview: The Penultimate Week Preview – A Knee Jerk Reaction ( and racing tips as well)
September 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal has made his selections, Melbourne and Port Adelaide to play off in the Grand Final, and tips for Flemington as well.
Almanac Sport: A ‘purple patch’
September 10, 2021 by 3 Comments
Have you experienced a ‘purple patch’ in a sport you have played? The Footy Almanac would love to hear from you.
Almanac Tennis: Novak Djokovic v Alexander Zverev: What the Commentators Won’t Say
September 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Edward P. Olsen wonders whether Novak Djokovic’s US Open semi-final opponent, Alexander Zverev, will have accusations made by his former girlfriend raised during commentary of the match.
Almanac Footy: City of Melbourne Parking Officers football team
September 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In 2007 Malcolm McKinnon curated an exhibition and created a short film about the fascinating story of parking enforcement in Melbourne. Along the way, he discovered there was a City of Melbourne Parking Officers football team.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Wrong side of the river
September 9, 2021 by 4 Comments
Richard Griffiths spent a fair chunk of the 1980s playing in the VFA (seconds!) He remembers the great characters of his clubs, Coburg (where he bumped into Phil Cleary) and Prahran. Lots of terrific stories and the added bonus of some ‘Where are they nows’.
Almanac Rugby League: Orange rugby league’s best ever 17
September 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Michael Croke and Nick Tedeschi have selected their best ever rugby league team from regional Orange. Players included span a 90-year period from 1930 through to 2020.
Almanac Rugby League: 2021 NRL Finals, Week 1
September 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The NRL finals series starts this weekend. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on what we might expect.
Finals Week 3 – Melbourne v Geelong Preview: It’s not about you, son
September 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Mark Freeman is toey about Friday night as Melbourne inch closer to snapping the Norm Smith Curse. He shares his experiences as an excited Demon who will be attending on Friday in his stead. (It’s got to be a good omen, Mark, surely? – Eds.)
Almanac World Records: Cobram Estate’s olive oil tasting Guinness World Record attempt
September 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cobram Estate are making a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest simultaneous olive oil tasting. Here’s how you can be a part of the attempt.
Almanac Footy: The 1948 Castlemaine Woollen Mill Ladies football team
September 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Thea Allan has sent a photo of the 1948 Castlemaine Woollen Mill women’s football team, inspired by E.regnans’ collation of old premiership photos from the Almanac community.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12, 1953: Hawthorn v Geelong – Hail the ‘Geelong Flyer’
September 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Geelong made it 22 on the trot against Hawthorn, but there were signs that the 1953 Cats were slowing. Peter Clark makes his latest entry to his series on Geelong’s record run.
Almanac Footy: Maybe the name of the school is important
In response to some opinions shared on social media about commentators highlighting the schools of certain players, Andrew Fithall takes the somewhat righteous rage and guides it in another direction: junior football pathways to the AFL are of interest to the listening and watching public – not just the elite private schools.