Ron Reed looks ahead to assess the chances of netball and cricket winning status as Olympic sports – and wishes them both all the luck they can get!
Almanac History: Monash Centenary Military Ceremony and Celebrations August 2021
August 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
The town of Monash, named after General Sir John Monash, in the Riverland area of South Australia celebrates its centenary this month with a program of events and ceremonies.
The Furphy 2021 Literary Awards – Awards ceremony details
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The 2021 Furphy Literary Awards will be presented online tomorrow night. Get the link here.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 9: West Torrens
August 13, 2021 by 14 Comments
West Torrens – The Mighty Eagles – is the subject of Swish’s latest review of the players from the 1971 SANFL Mobil Cards. Fred Bills, Glen Pill, Peter Phillipou and Bob Wildy, names to bring a smile to the Thebarton faithful.
AFLW expansion planned for the 2022/23 season
August 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The AFLW has outlined the expansion of the competition to include all 18 clubs for the 2022/23 season. The Footy Almanac is a keen supporter of the women’s game and aims to keep you up to date as details emerge. Here are several recent announcements.
Round 22 – Who is your team playing this week?
August 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Round 22 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information in the event of re-scheduling.
Almanac Footy: Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ben Robbins and Dermott Brereton
August 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Former AFL player, Dr Ben Robbins discusses mental health and wellbeing issues in sport with Dermott Brereton on SEN Radio.
FEARLESS 2021 – Post Olympics…the footy helps the time pass with lockdown drudgery, but racism is not acceptable.
August 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Paul Thomson presents his thoughts on post Olympics, the racism controversy, and reports on the outcomes of the Round 21 matches.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 22: It’s all about the Eels
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The Eels are in the NRL spotlight for all the wrong reasons but their fate is in their own hands. Ian Hauser previews this weekend’s Round 22 action.
‘Mr Ovens and Murray…’ by KB Hill
August 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rambling through his extensive library during Covid Lockdown, KB Hill stumbled across a slim volume which traces the life and times of Cleaver Bunton, a major figure in the Albury region and also regarded as ‘Mr Ovens and Murray’.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg v Norwood: Quarter time in Chernobyl
August 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall goes to watch Glenelg find their way to 15-and-0 with Pete and Trev.
Almanac Music: Keef’s obit (just on the odd chance he might predecease me) – Anson Cameron
August 11, 2021 by 12 Comments
Keith Richards’ death has always been with us, says Anson Cameron. Yet, “immortally moribund,” he’s still kicking. Best, then, to pay your respects.
Almanac Life: Which one are you?
August 11, 2021 by 16 Comments
Roger Lowrey wonders why we often choose one item over another, but as he states, it’s all because of an invisible fault line that goes beyond chocolates.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 8, 1953: Geelong v Fitzroy – Cats bewilder ‘Roys
August 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
Geelong’s dominance of the 1953 season was further established as the Cats ran roughshod over a meek Fitzroy outfit. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s record run of wins continues.
Almanac Music and Photography: A remarkable photo after the Rolling Stones press conference, Sydney, 1973.
August 10, 2021 by 6 Comments
Col Abbott took this photo when the Rolling Stones were on their 1973 tour of Australia.
Almanac Basketball: When the Toowoomba Mountaineers (and John Rillie) were on top of The World
August 10, 2021 by 7 Comments
John Harms still has this sporting contest in his Top 10 of all time – any sport, any level – on the night the Toowoomba Mountaineers were on top of the world. It features John Rillie.
Almanac Olympics: Brazil retain the gold medal in Tokyo
August 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Brazil scored the gold medal in their match against Spain in the Men’s Football Final at the Tokyo Olympics reports Roy Hay.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Country’ – Tommy Mallet
August 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nothing like some country music playing on the ute radio reflects Tommy Mallet in his poem, ‘Country’.
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