In an emotional edition of the annual Big Freeze on Queens Birthday, Sean Mortell breaks down the final chapter of Nathan Buckley’s coaching career at Collingwood.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Trans Tasman Final Round
June 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
As expected, it’s an all-Aotearoa affair at the pointy end of Super Rugby Trans Tasman; the main surprise is the lack of the Crusaders as Brian the Ruminator explains.
Round 13 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: A good game of football
June 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
John Harms finally got to see some live footy and was treated to an open, entertaining contest between two pretty good footy teams.
Five things you may have forgotten (or don’t know) about Shannon Hurn
June 14, 2021 by 5 Comments
A timely and tongue-in-cheek refresher about the sometimes under-the-radar Eagles backline marvel Shannon Hurn from John Gordon.
Round 13 – West Coast v Richmond: The West Coast Sound
June 14, 2021 by 3 Comments
The classic West Coast Sound is sublime – but this modern, southern hemisphere version is hard listening for John Green. Despite the agony of a lost four points in hostile territory, he’s still thankful for everything Richmond has provided. [Pet Sounds seems just the tonic – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: Three Bushranger Trials, Berrima, New South Wales, September 1841
June 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley concerns crime and punishment in the early colonial days of New South Wales.
Almanac Teams: Fourteen karat gold (1980- )
June 14, 2021 by 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 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
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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
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 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 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 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
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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 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 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 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 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 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.
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