Shane Reid rolls back the years to remember out-of-the-way Callignee and the special place it held in his father’s heart. (A beautiful reminiscence – Ed.)
Round 10 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: A happy weekend as young guns shine
May 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
From a Boyne Island/ Rockhampton face-off to the Pies v Power heartstopper on Sunday, Nick Kossatch had a wild weekend of footy spectating.
Almanac Soccer: North Geelong 1 – 1 Brunswick City
May 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay had a busy weekend watching many soccer games, but eventually settled on the North Geelong and Brunswick City clash. After a tight start, both teams got on the board in a frenzied second half.
Ice Hockey 1.01: Australia’s Presence in the NHL
May 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Australia is a sport obsessed country and is represented in more top-level competitions than would statistically make sense for a country sitting 53rd on the population ladder. For the NFL, the high-profile Australians include Jarryd Hayne, Sav Rocca, Ben Graham, and Darren Bennett. For the NBA, which has seen 27 Australians enter the highest [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Bob Fulton
May 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rugby League icon Bob Fulton has passed away at the age of 73. The Footy Almanac salutes ‘Bozo’, one of the inaugural Immortals and member of the code’s Team of the Century.
Almanac Golf: PGA Golf Championship Preview and the Rise of Quality Independent Journalism
May 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Peter Baulderstone offers some thoughts on the US PGA, one of the four majors, which is being played at Kiawah Island in South Carolina, and also offers some thoughts on the state of fresh golf journalism.
Almanac Documentary: ‘The Rover of Tobruk’ – Bob Quinn
May 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘The Rover of Tobruk’ is a documentary by Kane McKay that tells the amazing story of World War 2 Military Medallist and Port Adelaide Football Club immortal, Bob Quinn.
Almanac Memoir: Caught in the race with Kennedy’s Commandos
May 21, 2021 by 23 Comments
Brilliant memoir from Richard Griffiths (and brilliant photo too) as he tells the story of a memorable day at Glenferrie Oval in the middle of a classic 60s and 70s childhood. (First published in 2016)
Round 10 – Sal’s preview: Stop the assault
May 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
The noise assault of advertising and promotions at the footy is still a bugbear for Sal Ciardulli as he explains in his preview of all Round 10 matches this weekend.
Round 9 – St Kilda v Geelong: Kicking woes cost the game
May 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bad kicking for goal can let a team down as it did for the Saints against Geelong in their Round 9 match reports Yoshi.
Almanac Flashback: Round 10 2011 – Gold Coast v Geelong: Party Time
May 21, 2021 by 6 Comments
Round 10 2021 the Cats will play Gold Coast. From the Footy Almanac archives, Round 10 2011 also saw the Cats play the Suns in Gary Ablett Jnr’s first season for Gold Coast. Footy Almanac Tech guru James Demetrie was there and this is his report of the match.
Round 9 – Haiku Bob: like my life
May 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
Season 2021 is not a happy time for Collingwood supporters, especially with ‘the coach on everyone’s lips’, as the latest from Haiku Bob suggests.
Almanac Life: The Pelican
May 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
Smokie recalls the day that he and his dad went fishing – and landed a pelican!
Balcony Banter: What a lovely view
May 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Through her work, Lynda Carroll knows all the ins and outs of the MCG. She’s also a keen Demons fan and recently shared her thoughts about Melbourne’s current ‘view from the top’ on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Guest speaker – Ashley Browne: footy scribe
May 20, 2021 by 4 Comments
Respected footy journo Ashley Browne will be guest speaker at The Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on 21 May at the North Fitzroy Arms where he will talk about his new book AFL 2020: A Season Like No Other.
Round 10 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture
May 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 10 this weekend.
Almanac Life: ‘But what will I tell John?’
May 20, 2021 by 10 Comments
Andy Thurlow contemplates just how he will reply when John Harms inevitably asks him about the details of his playing career. (But he undersells himself, so the record is corrected!)
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 11: Carnage!
May 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The ‘new regime’ in rugby league received mixed reviews during Magic Round last weekend. Ian Hauser looks ahead to the NRL’s Round 11 to see what it all means to the overall competition.
” ‘Leroy’……Loyal To The Core” by KB Hill
May 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill talks with Wang Rovers icon Leigh Hartwig and recalls the tennis exploits of Leigh’s father, Davis Cup hero Rex Hartwig.
Balcony Banter: History in the making
May 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Lynda Carroll is aware she is watching history week by week.
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