The Footy Almanac

Almanac Teams: Fourteen karat gold (1980- )

June 14, 2021 by Rodney 4 Comments

It might not be the first number you think of for out and out champions, but Rodney Boyd’s side of the best in Number 14 since 1980 is surprisingly stacked with top shelf talent.

Almanac Footy: 1968 Victoria v SA – Never in it

June 13, 2021 by Mark 'Swish' Schwerdt 28 Comments

South Australia had reason for hope leading into their 1968 clash with Victoria. Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt relives what happened next in his inimitable style.

Almanac Sport: A tribute to two pros

June 13, 2021 by KOSSYPOWERMAN Leave a Comment

On Saturday, Nick Kossatch had the delight to watch two pros excel on their respective sporting fields, football and basketball, as he highlights in his report.

Almanac Footy: Edelsten – Death of the Swans Golden Era

June 13, 2021 by Ron Reed

Sports writer Ron Reed remembers the flamboyant Geoffrey Edelsten (a ‘cartoon character all his life’), his effect on the Sydney Swans, and on football in general.

Round 13 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Big Cats finish

June 12, 2021 by KOSSYPOWERMAN Leave a Comment

When your local club includes some Power and some Cats supporters bragging rights are up for grabs. The Cats supporters have claimed them in this instance writes Port man Nick Kossatch.

Almanac Music: the Top 50 ‘Like A Versions’

June 11, 2021 by Smokie 9 Comments

For years, Smokie has been a fan of Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’. In another epic, he reveals his favourite 50 tracks.

Almanac Life: The small things that really matter

June 11, 2021 by jan courtin 8 Comments

To visit a favourite cafe for breakfast on a sunny day after the easing of covid restrictions brought great joy to Jan Courtin as she tells in her wonderful story.

Round 12 – Sydney v St Kilda: Poor Jack leaving SCG devastated

June 11, 2021 by Yoshi Leave a Comment

Yoshi is disappointed at another loss, a game he believes the Saints could have won against the Swans. Yoshi also displays his annoyance at the negative attitude directed at certain players by the media and supporters.

Almanac Games: Do you know this board game?

June 11, 2021 by Yvette Wroby 7 Comments

Denise and Yvette, the footy sisters, are looking for your help. Have you heard of this game Footy Trivia, do you know how to play? They are as hopeless at understanding the rules as they are at kicking a real footy. Help wanted!

Almanac Life: Footy Almanac Vernacular

June 11, 2021 by Kevin Densley 11 Comments

Is there such a thing as Footy Almanac vernacular, that is, a particularly Footy Almanac way of talking and writing, especially in relation to how Almanackers respond to posts on the website? KD discusses this question.

Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: As the carousel starts up

June 10, 2021 by Sal Ciardulli 1 Comment

Sal salutes Nathan Buckley and expects a coaching carousel to start rolling soon. See his tips for this weekend’s Round 13.

Round 12 – Carlton v West Coast: Here we go again

June 10, 2021 by John Butler 14 Comments

Deja vu all over again? Or a genuine quest for answers in place of scapegoats? John Butler considers the Carlton review in the wake of an insipid loss to West Coast.

Almanac Rugby League: The suburban game

June 10, 2021 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

Mario Facchini’s gorgeous photograph captures the delights of suburban rugby league at Henson Park as well as aspects of the changing face of the game.

Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages

June 10, 2021 by Greg A 4 Comments

Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.

Almanac Footy: The tragedy of Bucks, a Collingwood life riddled with injustice and adoration

June 10, 2021 by Sean Mortell 8 Comments

Sean Mortell remembers Nathan Buckley’s Collingwood highs and lows.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 14: A mid-table muddle

June 10, 2021 by Ian Hauser Leave a Comment

Immediate post-Origin postulating is a perilous pastime but the Almanac’s Ian Hauser examines the entrails of the NRL’s Round 14 to extract a winner or two.