It was a happy evening for NIck Kossatch and his fellow Port supporters. For Saints supporters, not so much.
Almanac Teams: These go to eleven (1980-)
April 26, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rodney Boyd picks his best AFL/VFL team to wear the number 11 since 1980.
Ice Hockey 1.01: The Basics
April 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Deakin University student James Wright continues his weekly column about ice hockey. This week, we learn about the basics of the game and which NHL teams to get around (Maple Leafs, of course).
Almanac Soccer: North Geelong Warriors 2 – 4 Bulleen Lions
April 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay gives a detailed insight into the high-scoring North Geelong Warriors – Bulleen Lions clash, as well as a historical recap of the home side.
The Muse: Musings on Anzac Day
April 25, 2021 by 9 Comments
The Muse had an Abbotts Lager and mused about Anzac Day and what the brothers Smith and Hutchins from the Australian bush were fighting for.
Almanac Footy History: South’s shining star – the story of Bruce Sloss
April 25, 2021 by 7 Comments
Bruce Sloss is a name not many VFL/AFL supporters would know, but a century ago he was a star of the game. In this brilliantly researched piece, Roger Spaull tells the glorious and tragic tale of footballer-soldier Lieutenant Sloss.
Almanac (Military) Life: Expect to be shocked
April 25, 2021 by 16 Comments
Greg Andrew served in the Australian Army for four years, straight from school. He offers his personal insight into how military life impacted his sense of identity as a young man, in particular in the years after he was discharged and how he and his loving wife worked through his lack of identity. He explains why he thinks he was one of the lucky ones.
VAFA – Fitzroy v Ajax: ANZAC Day at Brunswick Street Oval, then, and now.
April 24, 2021 by 13 Comments
John Harms spent ANZAC Day 2012 at the Brunswick Street Oval helping with Auskick, having lunch and then watching an exciting match between the Roys and the visiting Ajax side. [Reprised]
Almanac Athletics: Track Scars
April 23, 2021 by 12 Comments
Our own Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens was fast enough to compete at the 2021 Australian Track & Field Championships in Sydney. In the semi-finals of the 800m event, Cobba got to experience the full range of emotions that competitive racing can bring for aspiring Olympians.
Almanac (Footy) Meditation: My Left Foot
April 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Each year, The Footy Almanac includes a piece by a footy-loving muso. This piece by Paul Kelly was penned for the first-ever Footy Almanac in 2007.
Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Carltony
April 23, 2021 by 8 Comments
After a poor performance from the Carlton club as a whole last Saturday, John Butler is as disappointed as any Blubagger. But he isn’t buying into the subsequent pile-on.
Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: Singing the Blues
April 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Last week Collingwood, this week Carlton. Sal previews Round 6, and offers his thoughts on the Blues.
The 19th Man
April 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
Biased? One-eyed? No-one was ever as blatantly unfair as Forbsey, the reserves umpire whose performances bordered on downright cheating
Almanac (Pure) Art: Badly Drawn Rugby League’s ‘Nev Hornery (with Brian Davies)’
April 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
John Harms recently discovered the artist known as Badly Drawn Rugby League, and requested he draw him an old favourite.
Almanac Poetry: Annabelle – Tommy Mallet
April 22, 2021 by 7 Comments
Tommy Mallet, with a poem about Annabelle. And Tibbie. (Contains adult content – Ed)
Almanac Book Extract: ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed – Oh Brother, Jezza’s Joy
April 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
To whet your (reading) appetite further, we present a second except from Ron Reed’s forthcoming book, ‘War Games’. Ron will be guest at the Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch on April 23 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 5 review, Round 6 preview
April 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life review of the loss to West Coast. He then looks toward the big Anzac Day clash with Essendon.
Round 5 – Brisbane v Essendon: A soggy family debut
April 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Daring to mix footy with a family holiday, Andrew Else then had to contend with the rain. ‘Real rain. Not Melbourne drizzle. Queensland rain.’
Round 5 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: Sport. Sport. Sport.
April 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin is back the SCG for the first time since June 2019 to see her beloved Swans in action on their home ground. While Sydney didn’t get the win, another of her favourites, the Queensland Bulls, triumphed in the Sheffield Shield final.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 7: Welcome back Harry and Turbo
April 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser comments on Round 6 and then has a look at the games of Round 7.
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