And so it all comes down to this! Ian Hauser previews the 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final: History to be made on Sunday
September 30, 2021 by 3 Comments
Almanac Rugby League: Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (Souths) preview the 2021 NRL Grand Final
September 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rugby League historians Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (South Sydney) offer their thoughts in the lead-up to this Sunday’s 2021 NRL Grand Final.
‘Tiger star puts icing on cake…’ by KB Hill
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This week KB Hill reflects on Wangaratta’s 1961 premiership side which featured the likes of Ron McDonald, Des Steele and Neville Waller.
Grand Final – Melbourne v Bulldogs: A Grand Final victory
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Michael ‘Rats’ Rattenbury shares with us his joy and relief at a Melbourne premiership, and his memories of the grim times before.
Dale Morris Grand Final Lunch Zoom Interview with John Harms
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bulldogs premiership defender Dale Morris joined John Harms for an interview on Zoom prior to the Footy Almanac’s Grand Final lunch. His memories of the 2016 finals series are incredible – enjoy the trip down memory lane.
Grand Final – A New Verse
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
What if a new verse for 2021 was added to the Melbourne theme song? Tim Guys is here to assist.
Geelong’s Record Run – Epilogue
September 29, 2021 by 10 Comments
Peter Clark’s mighty series concludes. Peter has recounted every single victory in Geelong’s history-setting run in the 1952 and 1953 seasons. He wraps up the Cats’ remarkable achievement here. (A marvelous effort – Eds.)
Almanac Footy: Confessions of a Turncoat
September 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
As a ‘ten pound Pom’ to Victoria it wasn’t long before Andy Thurlow found himself supporting the Demons but it was not last…as he explains with his different allegiance.
David Bridie prepares for the Grand Final with a chat and a rendition of ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’
September 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
David Bridie is a lifelong Dees’ fan. He has lived a Dees’ life. In case you missed the Footy Almanac’s Grand Final lunch on Zoom on Saturday, check out John Harms’s interview with him, including a couple of great renditions of the Melbourne theme song on a unique instrument.
Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Big weekend in the West
September 28, 2021 by 4 Comments
Les Everett presents his report of the WAFL preliminary final match between South Fremantle and Claremont won by the Bulldogs who will meet Subiaco in the grand final next week.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Rain Band Creep’ – Tommy Mallet
September 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
The rain, the mist, and the wind provide a wondrous backdrop of nature at work for Tommy Mallet in his poem, ‘Rain Band Creep’.
Podcast: Martin Flanagan on Ron Barassi and Melbourne FC (via Speakola)
September 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With thanks to ‘Tinsel’ Tony Wilson’s Speakola program, check out this incredible monologue by Martin Flanagan on Melbourne FC – recently uploaded.
Grand Final – Move over Knight, here’s the Zalac poster
September 27, 2021 by 5 Comments
Old Dog shares the work of his artist mate Zelko Zalac, a Dees premiership poster designed in a style reminiscent of the late, great WEG.
Almanac Book Review: John Althorp’s ‘Yee-Oh! A South Adelaide FC Scrapbook’ by Bernard Whimpress
September 27, 2021 by 10 Comments
Bernard Whimpress reviews a recent bespoke project for South Adelaide diehards by John Althorp, but notes its value for a wider audience – not least in an element of fun it brings to the halls of sports history.
Almanac Teams – Twenty-one jump(er) street (1980- )
September 27, 2021 by 3 Comments
A dead-eyed debutant, documentary maker and a unique 27-game stat-holder are part of Rodney Boyd’s Number 21 side this week.
Grand Final – Melbourne v Bulldogs: Demons reach withering heights
September 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch presents his report of Melbourne’s pain erasing premiership glory.
Grand Final – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: A ripper!
September 26, 2021 by 7 Comments
It’s been a long day and a longer night for Old Dog who presents his traditional wrap up of what was a ripper Grand FInal. [Thanks for seeing in the dawn to get this done Old Dog. Always a highlight of the coverage. – JTH]
Almanac Rugby – The Rugby Championship: Round 5
September 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
There wasn’t just the AFL Grand Final played during the weekend (nor the NRL Preliminary Finals) but also the final hitouts for the Rugby Championship – with a milestone test between South Africa and New Zealand decided by a slim margin the highlight according to Brian the Ruminator.
Melbourne: A City Surviving, a Team Arriving.
September 26, 2021 by 10 Comments
Beaut piece from Melbourne dad and footy lover Andrew Else with a look into family life in Grand Final week with its Lockdown, its riots, its earthquake and the arrival of a great footy team. [Love it -JTH]
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