With Melbourne’s first premiership in the bag after 57 years and the Spring Racing Carnival upon us, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the fields at Flemington and Randwick to pick a winner or two for punters.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – After 57 Years it’s a Melbourne Spring
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Footy: Remembering the day Robbie’s dream died
October 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Demons finally got it done for Robbie Flower – long after their first attempt, writes Ron Reed as he remembers the Melbourne great who died seven years ago this weekend.
Balcony Banter: A long time coming
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Emma La Mari is a happy Demons supporter after Melbourne’s long awaited thirteenth premiership.
The Life and Death of the Johnburgh Hotel
October 1, 2021 by 8 Comments
This Friday’s column by KD is the life story of the Johnburgh Hotel, now a picturesque ruin in South Australia’s outback – it’s a tale of birth, youth, maturity and death, and virtually everything these stages of existence involve.
Philip Gallagher: Norwood’s Silky Smooth Mr September
September 30, 2021 by 32 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is at it again! In his latest profile, his subject is Philip Gallagher, ‘Gags’, the silky smooth, highly skilled player who always shone brightly in September. But that’s only part of the story.
Grand Final Lunch Raffle
September 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
After the weekend’s successful Grand Final Lunch, watch John Harms draw the raffle.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final: History to be made on Sunday
September 30, 2021 by 3 Comments
And so it all comes down to this! Ian Hauser previews the 2021 NRL Grand Final.
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.
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