“Sport is most interesting when it is not about sport, when it provides a means to peer into ourselves,” writes Braham Dabscheck. “This is especially true with the series ‘The Best American Sports Writing’, which has spent three decades trying to unravel what it is that is America.” Read his review here.
Almanac Boxing: Vale ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler
March 15, 2021 by 11 Comments
One of the best boxers of all time, Marvin Hagler, has passed away at the age of 66. Greg Andrew is an aficionado of the sweet science and considers ‘Marvelous’ Marvin his favourite pugilist. Here is his tribute.
Almanac Teams: Super Eights (1980- )
March 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
To start off your working week, Rodney Boyd is back again with another of his best sides from the past 40-odd years. This week is Number 8; it includes a couple of thylacines and one current player who plays as smooth as his nickname suggests.
Almanac Teams: The Crows’ dream team?
March 15, 2021 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber comes up with his all time best ever Adelaide Crows footy team in response to Graham Cornes’ selections.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Preview
March 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Footy is back and so is Cam Hooke with his first preview of the season for the Collingwood faithful, the Round 1 match against the Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Books: ‘Heart and Soul – A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1895-2020’
March 14, 2021 by 2 Comments
Bob Utber’s new book, ‘Heart and Soul-A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1895-2020’, will be released shortly. You can pre-order the book now.
Almanac (and Odd Friday) Lunch: The Blessing of the Season
March 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
After a long Covid-enforced absence the Footy Almanac Friday lunch returns to the fabulous North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, on the 19th of March. The special guest will be a treat for Tiger fans. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Almanac Review: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2021 – Powerful Word Fest
March 12, 2021 by 6 Comments
The Adelaide Writers’ Week is a festival of words, powerful words, and this year was no exception as Col Ritchie reviews some of his highlights.
Almanac Life: The Art of Indian Head Massage
March 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
In this Friday’s column, KD writes about his most unusual qualification, and invites Almanackers to comment and/or share theirs.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: And away we go!
March 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The 2021 NRL season kicks off tonight with a blockbuster at Melbourne’s AAMI Stadium. Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser provides his thoughts on how Round 1 will pan out.
Almanac Rugby League – Cameron Smith: Nobody did it better
March 11, 2021 by 9 Comments
Cameron Smith, arguably the greatest rugby league player of all time, certainly of his own era, has finally announced his retirement. Ian Hauser pays tribute to the man with a host of records to his name, many of which are unlikely to ever be broken.
‘Demon Robbie reflects on ’73 flag…’ by KB Hill
March 11, 2021 by 2 Comments
KB Hill caught up with Robbie Allen as they recalled the O&M League Grand Final of 1973.
Almanac Memoir: Lyndon ‘Beefy’ Andrews – A Football Journey
March 10, 2021 by 5 Comments
Lyndon ‘Beefy’ Andrews was a close-checking Centre Half Back for Central District in the SANFL during the 60s and 70s. From his junior years in Gawler to his last (and very successful) season in SA’s Mid-North, this is his entertaining account of his years in footy, the ovals that he played on and the friendships that he made along the way.
Almanac (Local) History: Just across the bay – a history of the Portarlington football, netball and cricket clubs
March 10, 2021 by 3 Comments
A project to research and record the history of the Portarlington football, netball and cricket clubs is under way. Roy Hay invites anyone with memories or information concerning these clubs to participate.
Almanac Soccer: Vale Jimmy Williams
March 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Luke Radzminski followed South Melbourne to play the underdogs in the Eastern Lions. Having just lost the late Jimmy Williams, the Lions held on in a nail biting finish.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby AU Rd 3/ Aotearoa Rd 2: A round to be expected
March 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator casts his eye over the latest action in the Super Rugby/ Aotearoa competition. Despite some close finishes, the results fell into a familiar pattern.
Almanac Tennis: Ant bed nation – why Australian tennis owes the termite
March 9, 2021 by 7 Comments
With the topic of ant bed tennis courts running hot on the Almanac in recent weeks, Michael Sexton delves into the career of one of Queensland’s finest tennis players in Mal Anderson, and the influence growing up of the famous ant beds.
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