Ironmike revisits the AFL Grand Final after sorting his way through the wreckage of a 19-point lead that turned into a 74-point disaster in just 45 minutes. (A first rate analysis – Ed.)
Almanac Footy – The 2021 AFL Grand Final revisited: Hump that coffin up round one more bend
October 28, 2021 by 7 Comments
Almanac Rugby League – On Being a Dolphin: A Chat with Petero Civoniceva
October 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
With the recent announcement that the Redcliffe-based Dolphins will join the NRL as the 17th franchise in the 2023 season, we thought it timely to re-visit Sasha Lennon’s conversation with rugby league legend Petero Civoniceva, a Redcliffe boy, and highlight his thoughts on what it means to be a Dolphin.
Almanac Footy History: Remembering the early days of Geoff Southby and Keith Greig
October 28, 2021 by 54 Comments
David Clerehan was at primary school when Geoff Southby and Keith Greig made their debuts. He remembers those early days, as he reminds us that both celebrate birthdays this week.
Almanac Rugby League: A Premiership Uncelebrated
October 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball is a lifelong Penrith supporter. He is on top of the world,with the Panthers premiership, but has not been able to celebrate it with his fellow supporters. But he wants the world to know. Here he chronicles the various celebrations of premierships past. [Classic anecdotes of youth, and reflections on maturity. – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Australia’s team for the First Test
October 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
The First Test of the 2021/22 Ashes series is still 6 weeks away but that hasn’t stopped the pundits from selecting their Australia team for the Gabba. Cheyne from Brisbane gets first dibs.
Almanac Music: Another Serve of Bob Dylan
October 27, 2021 by 8 Comments
Following the lead of fellow Almanac editor Col Ritchie, Ian Hauser takes another look at the phenomenon that is Bob Dylan.
Almanac Footy: David Palm – friendship and footy
October 26, 2021 by 34 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood profiles the extensive footy career of David Palm, former Norwood FC, West Perth FC, and Richmond FC player.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Friday Bourbon’ – Tommy Mallet
October 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A bourbon or two, and a favour from the boss are all part of Friday knock off, as Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Friday Bourbon’, tells.
Almanac Teams: Twenty-three skidoo (1980- )
October 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Shaw family, some AFL coaches and nomadic footballers feature in Rodney’s side this week.
Almanac Poetry: Death of Presley
October 25, 2021 by 9 Comments
Is Kevin Densley’s poem more than simply toilet humour? Could it be a royal flush?
Almanac Olympics: Still a long road to medal justice
October 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
The fight goes on – with new light at the end of the tunnel – for Olympic doping victims, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s W.S. Cox Plate Day Preview – Who could give a Zaaki?
October 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s selections for Moonee Valley this weekend are made. He likes Zaaki to take out the WS Cox Plate this year.
Almanac Horse Racing Reminiscence: The W S Cox Plate
October 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With the Cox Plate looming on Saturday, we entered the Almanac vault to revisit a collection of articles which feature this iconic race.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Immortals of English Cricket’ by Bill Ricquier, reviewed by Ian Hauser
October 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ian Hauser reviews a recent addition to the Gelding Street Press Immortals series, ‘The Immortals of English Cricket’ by Bill Ricquier.
‘The artistic spinner…’ by KB Hill
October 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the life and times of Jock Thomlinson who mastered both the art of spin bowling and visual art as well as being a significant figure in Technical Education.
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