Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser outlines some of the proposals for the 18th, 19th and 20th licences in an expanded NRL.
Almanac Rugby League (Opinion): A more worthy member of the Hall of Fame
August 29, 2024 by 3 Comments
John Campbell suggests that Royce Simmons is a better candidate for the NRL’s Hall of Fame than last week’s controversial addition – for more reasons than one.
NRL Round 26 and NRLW Round 6: Not enough finals spots to go around
August 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Inconsistent rulings by the on- and off-field officials, the questionable ‘resting’ of players ahead of the finals, and another stint on the sidelines for JWH. All parts of another week in rugby league. What’s in store this weekend?
‘Shorty’…the Demon who came back from the dead…by KB Hill
August 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the long and storied career of Johnny Martiniello who played almost 400 games for the Benalla All Blacks.
NRL Round 26 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 28, 2024 by 3 Comments
Prop in the Canefield had a busy weekend, with round 26 of the NRL, a delicious Paddock 2 Plate meal and heading to to the races. He also breaks down some of the code’s not-so-speedy players of the past.
Revelling in the Riverina: Recap
August 28, 2024 by 4 Comments
As the Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III heads back to Holbrook to be reunited with its owner, Peter Clark reflects on the five month trip Revelling in the Riverina. [Congratulations Peter! This has been a cracking series. Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Bump
August 28, 2024 by 9 Comments
The coach cancels Tuesday night training for Old Dog and his team mates so it’s down to the pub for a meal and a chat about a bump. [Language warning – Ed]
Almanac Books Launch: ‘A View from Fine Leg’ by ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber
August 27, 2024 by 7 Comments
The launch of ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber’s book in Mildura last week was a great success, and Roger Lowrey was there to report on proceedings.
Reappraising Praise
August 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Praise is the theme of Damian Balassone’s poem from his book ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 24 Review – the season ends
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A good win for Collingwood against Melbourne ends their season in 9th position just outside the 8 on percentage as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 presents his final report for the season.
Almanac Poetry: The Last Time I Saw My Great-Grandmother
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This previously unpublished poem, according to KD, is one written long ago about his last meeting with his great-grandmother, Lucy. The encounter didn’t go quite as expected.
Almanac Footy: A Day at Country Footy
August 25, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson has a day out enjoying a game of country footy featuring Dunstown v Carngham-Linton in a Central Highlands League Elimination Final.
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – From Madrid via Portugal and Round 24 selections
August 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
We catch up with Sal Ciardulli as he updates his European Diary with his travels in Portugal and Spain.
Almanac Rugby League (Controversy): Should Les Boyd be elevated to rugby league’s Hall of Fame?
August 22, 2024 by 7 Comments
Controversy surrounds this week’s announcement that hard man Les Boyd has been elevated to rugby league’s Hall of Fame. What’s the fuss all about?
NRL Round 24 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: The suffering is almost over!
August 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard can’t wait for the season to end. His Bunnies got caught in the spotlight of the eye of the Wests Tigers, the wooden spoon favourites.
NRL Round 25 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Prop in the Canefield had a BIG (and profitable) weekend at the races but managed to catch a bit of the footy as well. He also takes a look at some of the code’s fastest men over the decades.
Almanac Book Launch: Citrus Bob’s ‘A View From Fine Leg’ in Mildura TONIGHT
August 22, 2024 by 5 Comments
Bob Utber invites you to the launch of his book ‘A View from Fine Leg’ at Deakin27 in Mildura on Aug 22.
NRL Round 25 and NRLW Round 5: Top order places still up for grabs in both the NRL and the NRLW
August 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
There are just three rounds to go in the NRL with finals spots still up for grabs while the NRLW is throwing up its fair share of unpredictable results. Ian Hauser tries to make sense of it all.
Almanac Rugby League: Ron Coote named as the 14th Immortal (and about bloody time!)
August 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
At long last, Ron Coote has been named as the 14th Immortal of rugby league.
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