John Gordon first became interested in soccer in the 70s watching English soccer on late night TV, now he eagerly follows his son who is a keen soccer player.
Almanac Soccer: Melbourne City for the cup! (Or how I learned to stop worrying and enjoy the soccer)
June 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: ‘Opportunity’ – Bill Wootton
June 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bill Wootton’s footy poem ‘Opportunity’ reflects a split second decision that should have won Collingwood the Anzac Day clash against Essendon in 1995.
Almanac Music: North Melbourne Surf Club – ‘Banned from the Beach’
June 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
The sound of the surf guitar is a timeless sound. Col Ritchie has discovered a Melbourne band epitomising the instrumental surf bands of the 60s.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Theys’ – Tommy Mallet
June 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘The Theys’ considers a prospective death and the issues surrounding it.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Trans Tasman Final
June 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Super Rugby is run and done for another season. For the Blues, it’s been a long time (and many competition name changes) between drinks, but they got the job done over southern rivals the Highlanders. Brian the Ruminator reflects on a solid season for the Aucklanders and the health of the game as a whole.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 Preview
June 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Pies are fresh off the bye and a win over the Dees – Cam Hooke has his usual take on what the future holds for Collingwood.
Almanac Poetry: The Poem of My Enemy Has Not Been Anthologised
June 21, 2021 by 5 Comments
According to Kevin Densley, what was his motivation for this week’s poem? ‘Sometimes a poet just needs to vent!’
Round 14 – Gold Coast v Port Adelaide: The Power return to winning ways and Yeppoon Swans just keep winning
June 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch reports on Port Adelaide’s big win over Gold Coast suggesting the Power should be more ruthless by absolutely smashing a hapless opposition rather than be contented with a good win.
Almanac Footy Writing: Carpe Diem Fages…A Teacher’s Teacher
June 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
Chris Fagan coaches his one hundredth game today (June 19). Teacher-writer Shane Reid pays tribute to the warm-hearted teacher-coach, and argues that Fagan’s a natural teacher who wants the best for other people, especially his players and everyone at the Lions. [Super anecdote demonstrates the point – Ed]
Almanac Footy: “If you don’t mind umpire, that was only 14.5 metres!!’
June 19, 2021 by 7 Comments
Contentious umpiring decisions cause frustration and confusion for footy supporters everywhere. ‘We was robbed!’ is a plaintive cry in closely fought games. John Gordon steps into the debate.
Almanac (Jail) Footy: Why there were few fights in jailyard footy
June 19, 2021 by 5 Comments
Sports journalist Ron Reed recalls social footy matches in the 70s against teams from Pentridge and other prisons.
Almanac Footy: WAFL – A footy weekend
June 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Les Everett reviews last weekend’s round of matches in the WAFL.
Almanac Baseball: Babe’s Spirit 100 Years On
June 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Brian The Ruminator reports Shohei Ohtani, of the LA Angels, is a baseball player who may, in time, rival the heady feats of the great Babe Ruth.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Being where the ball ain’t!
June 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
Richard Griffiths played his schoolboy footy at Carey Grammar where he was handy enough to be noticed by some officials from Glenferrie Oval. This is the story of his memorable career at the Hawthorn Football Club. [Top yarn – JTH]
Almanac Footy: Two Merretts and a Rohan of Cobden
June 18, 2021 by 13 Comments
Cobden Primary School punched above its weight with three future AFL footballers attending the school during the time Col Ritchie was teaching there.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: All in the Family
June 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli discusses some of the contentious issues arising from last weekend’s matches, and he also previews the Round 14 games.
Almanac Life: The comeback
June 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
Noel McPhee, inspired by his children’s sporting exploits and encouragement, has returned to the sporting field and made a comeback to running. This is his story.
Almanac Country Football: Wimmera Football League and the Nhill Football Club
June 17, 2021 by 4 Comments
Richard Davis takes us to Nhill in a thriving Wimmera footy environment for a game featuring the club he has supported for decades. That support has always been from afar; this was the first time Richard has ever watched them play in the flesh!
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