His grandfather blamed café owner Bert Watts; his father, a butcher – but what really happened? In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley uncovers the truth.
Almanac Music: Midnight Oil in 2021
March 8, 2021 by 13 Comments
There was power, passion and a more than a few grey hairs at the most recent Midnight Oil gig at Womadelaide. Greg Andrew reviewed the show, his latest since first watching the iconic group live in 1990.
AFLW Round 6 – GWS v Brisbane: Capital Punishment
March 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
How good is footy in Canberra? William Westerman had the chance to support his Brisbane Lions in the flesh for the first time since moving to the ACT years ago. He watched an entertaining game with team performance the key.
Almanac Teams: The (not-so) Magnificent Seven (1980- )
March 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
From myopic sharpshooters to cross-code game winners, there’s plenty in Rodney Boyd’s team of more obscure Number 7s since 1980 this week.
Almanac Soccer: South Melbourne plays an old foe on a neutral battleground
March 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
South Melbourne, after a strong pre-season, came up against arch rivals Heidelberg United to open their 2021 season. Luke Radzminski was there, camera in hand, to capture the big moments and profile Heidelberg.
Almanac Music: Australia’s Best Song Revisited
March 5, 2021 by 1 Comment
When it comes to listening to music, many people are “mood listeners”. In this vein, KD revisits his “Best Australian Song” Footy Almanac piece, to ask Almanackers what songs may have slipped through the cracks in the extensive discussion that followed it. He also provides a new song nomination of his own.
Don’t Quit the Under 16s: An open letter to Webby
March 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
Michael Nichols makes an impassioned plea to a talented youngster to keep playing the game. There’s too much at stake to walk away early.
Almanac Fans: The Important Things in Life
March 4, 2021 by 4 Comments
There are times when a seemingly simple and innocent photograph tells a beautiful story. This is one of them. (The Almanac highlight of the day! – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby League – The Footy Almanac 2021 Rugby League Tipping Competition
March 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac invites all members of its community to join in the 2021 Rugby League Tipping competition. With just one week to go to kick-off, sign up now to have a chance to share in cash prizes at season’s end.
Almanac Rugby League – The Charity Shield and NRL Trials
March 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
After last weekend’s Charity Shield match and several NRL trials, our rugby league editor Ian Hauser thinks he can see what we’re in for in the NRL’s Season 2021.
Almanac Rugby League: The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup 2021
March 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rugby League enthusiast Glen Dwyer provides us with news from the NSWRL about The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup 2021. After the disruption of Season 2020 by the Covid pandemic, it looks like a return to something approaching ‘normal’ in this new year.
Almanac Football: The Lienert legend continues
March 3, 2021 by 2 Comments
A father-daughter football lineage was continued when Sadie Lienert made her SANFL women’s debut for West Adelaide, following in the footsteps of father Kym. Peter Argent provides the story and pictures.
Book Preview: A Season Like No Other by Ashley Browne
March 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Long-time football scribe Ashley Browne has written an account of the 2020 AFL season, which was dramatically impacted by the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. The book will be published by Hardie Grant on the 17th of March. As a teaser, you can read a preview extract here.
Almanac Music: A musical journey (in praise of Fred Eaglesmith)
March 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
Warren Tapner has had plenty of years filled with enjoying great music. But his wonderful journey reached its peak when he came across the crooning of Fred Eaglesmith.
Almanac Cricket: Getting out of jail – Lower Eltham’s relegation fight
March 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is a member of Lower Eltham’s first XI team in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association. He has the crazy tale of a rollercoaster season that ended in Lower Eltham fighting to avoid relegation in order to keep a proud tradition alive on the final weekend of matches.
Almanac Footy: AFL Practice Match – Cats v Pies
March 2, 2021 by 6 Comments
Dips O’Donnell took his time to watch the Geelong v Collingwood practice match last week. With his eye on the next new thing out of the Cattery, he was impressed by an array of players and tactics.
Almanac Poetry: Bob Craig’s Funeral
March 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
In this Tuesday’s poem, Kevin Densley recalls a small, particularly sad funeral he attended (the real name of the deceased has been changed), many years ago, where a notable local sportsman gave a memorable eulogy.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby AU Rd 2/Aotearoa Rd 1: Reigns of the champs continue
March 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
The competition over the ditch has started up a week after the local iteration of Super Rugby kicked off. The stories so far are familiar to those who followed last year according to Brian the Ruminator, with the Brumbies and Crusaders seemingly on a level above the rest.
Almanac Footy – SAPSASA Football Team 1973: Robert Simpson
March 1, 2021 by 8 Comments
Robert Simpson was selected for the SA Primary Schools footy side in 1973. He wants to find out who else was in this team photo. Can you help?
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