It was an emphatic win for the Lions in the WAFL, the second big grand final in as many weeks for Perth and Les Everett was on hand to document the victory.
Almanac Poetry: The Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny and Agnetha Syndrome
October 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
ABBA’s upcoming release of their first album of new material in 40 years reminded Kevin Densley of a poem he’d written, loosely based on fact, inspired by the band in their then retirement.
Almanac Teams: Best 22 (1980- )
October 4, 2021 by 5 Comments
Ironic given the number and its association with the best side a club can put up, but Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 22 team shows a few limitations compared to the smaller numbers we’ve seen so far.
Dennis Modra: Norwood’s electrifying pacey wingman
October 4, 2021 by 16 Comments
Champion Norwood wingman turned 80 on this week. Malcolm Ashwood profiles the electrifying, pacey wingman from the `60s.
Almanac Rugby: The Rugby Championship Concludes
October 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Brian The Ruminator reviews the concluding games of the rugby championship played on the Gold Coast which saw the All Blacks run out as the eventual champions.
Almanac (Footy) Obituary: RIP Greg Parke
October 2, 2021 by 14 Comments
After the euphoria of the Demons’ premiership win, supporters are saddened by the death of former player Greg Parke. David Clerehan pays tribute.
Balcony Banter: Like Christmas Day
October 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It has taken a long time but Lynda Carroll is so ecstatic about Melbourne’s premiership win that it felt like Christmas Day. Her story was first published on the MCC Members blog, ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – After 57 Years it’s a Melbourne Spring
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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 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.)
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