If you’re looking for a good tip at the footy or the track, Sal is your man! He covers Round 5 as well as the horses at Caulfield and Randwick.
Balcony Banter: Oh, the memories
April 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In a touching contribution to the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, Anne Cahill Lambert pays tribute to her son Trevor who passed away recently. (Sincere condolences to the Lambert family on their sad loss – Ed)
Almanac Baseball: Aces High/Red Sox Fly
April 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Brian The Ruminator updates us on how the Covid-abbreviated Claxton Shield competition eventuated. As a Redsox fan, he’s also delighting in their strong start to the MLB season.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 6: Curiouser and curiouser!
April 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The NRL’s Round 5 saw a couple of upsets while Round 6 promises several clashes which may reinvigorate or destroy more than a couple teams. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts and predictions.
Almanac Rugby League – Tommy: the last word
April 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Roy Masters coached Tommy Raudonikis at the Western Suburbs Magpies in the late 70s and early 80s. Roy penned this tribute to Tommy late last week in ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’.
‘A Day at the Footy with Donny…’ by KB Hill
April 15, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill recently caught up with 1954 Footscray premiership player Don Ross. The two old-timers reminisced about the Dogs in that era and the local scene today.
Almanac Local Footy: Wanted – one second-hand scoreboard clock
April 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mordialloc Football Club, in Melbourne’s south, is on the lookout for a second-hand (so to speak) scoreboard clock. The Scoreboard Pressure website is trying to help. (And we’re happy to help them – Ed).
Seve – Part 5: The Rise Of Spain
April 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
How Seve Ballesteros put Spanish golf on the map, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke in the fifth of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Round 4 – Gold Coast v Carlton: Shoot-out at the So-So Corral
April 14, 2021 by 3 Comments
‘In the current push to persuade us that the AFL has resurrected footy with a few rule tweaks, it is unlikely this game will be submitted as evidence for the prosecution.’. John Butler watched his Blues get the job done at Metricon.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats take top spot
April 14, 2021 by 6 Comments
A top of the table clash at home against Collingwood was the challenge for Geelong this week. Peter Clark continues his series on the Geelong record-breakers of 1952-53. Featured players this week are Fred Flanagan and Bob Rose.
FEARLESS 2021 Round 3: Covid Strikes again! Fixturers beware – it might happen again.
April 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Paul Thompson was ill last week, so he’s playing catch up with his round reviews. There was plenty to talk about in Round 3, played across the Easter period, though Roos fans may choose to look away.
Balcony Banter: The End of the Richmond Era (Again!)
April 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In a recent post on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, Dave Campbell recorded his thoughts on the Round 3 clash between Richmond and the Swans.
Almanac Footy: Peter J Bennett
April 14, 2021 by 10 Comments
Peter Bennett had an exceptional sporting life, ranging from a successful VFL career for St Kilda and Victoria to representing Australia in consecutive Olympics in water polo. Allan Grant profiles a unique sporting career.
Almanac NFL: Julian Edelman – the perfect big game player
April 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Originally considered too short, frequently injured, Julian Edelman turned himself into a versatile match winner for the New England Patriots. As Edelman announces his retirement, Sean Mortell recounts a storied career.
The Unsung – Round 4: Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl
April 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fourth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl.
WAFL Round 2: Thunder records
April 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
A record-breaking performance from Peel Thunder heads Les Everett’s recap of Round 2 WAFL action.
The Beeaanly Bugle: The Beeaans Are Back In Town
April 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel continues his weekly column about his local basketball team, The Beeaans.
Book Launch: The Furphy Anthology 2020
April 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Last year’s successful Furphy Literary Award’s best pieces have been collated into’ The Furphy Anthology’, which was recently launched at Richmond’s iconic London Tavern pub.
Almanac Life: My wedding speech, to Claire
April 13, 2021 by 15 Comments
Mickey Randall married his beloved Claire last weekend. He shares his wedding speech with the Almanac readership. (A hearty congratulations to you both – from all at The Footy Almanac).
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