One hundred and six years ago, almost to the day, legendary Australian soldier, Albert Jacka, performed the remarkable feat which earned him Australia’s first Victoria Cross of The Great War. Kevin Densley’s new poem paints the picture.
Almanac Rugby – Club rugby: A tale of two games
May 17, 2021 by 5 Comments
A couple of ripping games of club rugby in South Australia got Greg Andrew up and about – and provided another reminder that whatever the grade/division the footy is in, the way it’s played is the most important.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 review, Round 10 preview
May 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
The humiliation of five losses on the trot avoided with last week’s win over the Kangaroos, Cam Hooke’s Magpies unfortunately couldn’t keep things rolling at the SCG. How will they shape up against the powerful Port?
Round 9 – Sydney v Collingwood: What is it about Collingwood?
May 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin has had a chequered past with Collingwood, but no matter how she feels about the club as a whole, it’s always incredibly satifying to get the four points over them!
Almanac Teams: Diamond dozens (1980- )
May 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
When it comes to Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 12 side since 1980, it’s hard to go past the two ‘Big Rs’ in the forward 50…or maybe they’d be happier further up the ground?
FEARLESS 2021: Double Header – The media spotlight just shines too intensely sometimes
May 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 reviews all the matches from Round 7 and Round 8 with his usual thoughtful analysis.
Almanac Soccer: Bell Park 2 v Surfcoast 1
May 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
With stiff opposition from Surfcoast, Bell Park had to work hard to score goals late in both halves to eventually win the game two goals to one reports Roy Hay.
Round 9 – Sydney v Collingwood: Frustrating (Floreat Pica Society)
May 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Unusually, this year Pam Lowther did not travel to Sydney for the game. But she volunteered anyway to write this report for the Floreat Pica Society. (And following Jim Kesselschmidt’s FPS recipe of Round 8, Pam includes one of her own).
Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Doggies chew off Port’s flag fancy tag
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Nick Kossatch’s full day of footy didn’t go to plan, with the Yeppoon Swans crushing his Saints before the Dogs stole an Adelaide Oval win over the Power.
Ice Hockey 1.01: Unique Customs (Part 2)
May 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
In the second part of a mini-series, Deakin Uni’s James Wright continues his ‘Hockey 1.01’ journey with a delve into some of the quirks and oddities you can see in the premier ice hockey competition, the NHL.
Round 9 – St Kilda v Geelong: Old Dog observes
May 16, 2021 by 8 Comments
Old Dog’s eye is as sharp as ever as he looks over the two teams and their players from Friday night’s game.
Almanac Tribute: Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa
May 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Frank Costa was Geelong through and through, the driving force behind the Geelong Football Club becoming the on-field powerhouse it has been in recent times. Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa’s passing with a fitting tribute that was recently published in The Age.
Round 9 – Sal’s preview: Another great round of footy
May 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has cast his experienced eye over the form and has made his predictions for the Round 9 matches this weekend.
WAFL: Round 7 – Contrasts and comebacks Schoenfield, Schloithe and Schlensog
May 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Les Everett reports from Western Australia with the latest news and results from Round 7 in the WAFL.
Keith Thomas: Redlegs champion
May 14, 2021 by 39 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is back! After a long absence, by his standards, Malcolm Ashwood returns to the Almanac with a profile of Keith Thomas, a member of the Norwood ‘Team of the Century’.
Almanac (Football) Humour: The Artist from Port Adelaide
May 13, 2021 by 4 Comments
Footballers’ nicknames aren’t as interesting and colourful as they used to be, KD laments. In a creative mood, he invents a new one for a Port Adelaide player, as an example of the way ahead.
Balcony Banter – Soaring high for a while
May 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Tiger fan Dave Campbell feared that Shai Bolton’s screamer might be the highlight of the night. He wasn’t wrong. He shared his thoughts on the MCC Members’ blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
A Hoppy Trinity of Outback Pubs
May 13, 2021 by 4 Comments
Claire and Mickey continue their honeymoon meander through regional South Australia, enjoying the array of wide experiences on offer at three local pubs.
Round 8 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: When you risk becoming the problem…
May 13, 2021 by 5 Comments
Yes, the last quarter was grim. But John Butler has found much of what followed in the days since the game equally frustrating.
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