Back onto the more obscure names this week, Rodney Boyd’s team for the bearers of Number 5 has some excellent footballers who’ve done interesting things.
Almanac (Country) Football: The incredible story of the 1952 South Gippsland Football League Grand Final
February 6, 2021 by 10 Comments
Kickittotim recounts the sensational 1952 South Gippsland League Grand Final between Fish Creek and Meeniyan and the incredible aftermath when the goal umpires discovered they had different scores. Read on and find out what happened next. [Fantastic read! – Ed]
Almanac (World) Cinema: Icelandic Feature Films Involving Sport
February 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
In 2020, KD’s Footy Almanac article about Icelandic cinema attracted considerable interest. Now, his focus is upon feature films from Iceland associated with sport.
Almanac Rugby League: Shall I stay or shall I go?
February 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
Gary Seeto offers his thoughts on whether Melbourne Storm great Cameron Smith should retire or not.
Almanac Soccer: After an eleven month Covid hiatus, State League football is now open for business.
February 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Another Almanac debut, this time from Luke Radziminski . Luke watched and photographed South Melbourne play Casey Comets in a pre-season warmup match. He also profiles the Casey Comets, a local club that has produced some notable players.
AFLW Round 1 – Richmond v Brisbane: Normal Service Resumed
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Michael Nichols reports on the AFLW Round 1 match between Richmond and Brisbane that saw an easy win to the Lions.
AFLW Round 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Moorabbin reflections, past and present
February 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Things have changed at Moorabbin since Stephanie Holt first started watching footy there. Now with her footy mate and daughter she reflects on times past and times present with the Saints great AFLW Round 1 win against the Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Poetry: Fake Ned
February 2, 2021 by 4 Comments
Kevin Densley’s poem concerns a photograph which was at one time verified as being of Ned Kelly, but later proved not to be so.
Almanac Music: Jools Holland and Dr John – The Boogie Woogie Twins
February 2, 2021 by 4 Comments
Jools Holland and Dr John let it rip with some incredible boogie woogie piano playing.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Only Planets Remain’ by Tommy Mallet
February 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The latest offering from Tommy Mallet, ‘Only Planets Remain’, that moment before dawn and all its magic.
AFLW Round 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Saints girls demonstrate speed and skills and the family love also wins
February 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Footy’s back, and so is Saints fan Yoshi, all the way from Japan!
Almanac Teams: Mambo Number 5s (1980- )
February 1, 2021 by 2 Comments
The best players to wear the Number 5 jumper since 1980? Rodney Boyd makes his selection and invites your contributions.
Almanac Life: The Year We Fell Down The Rabbit Hole
January 31, 2021 by 3 Comments
Nicole Kelly looks back at the slow days of 2020, when people in her home state were isolated from each other, and the written word became more important than ever.
AFLW Round 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: A sad coach, a proud dad and happy Sainters in a crackerjack game
January 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck tells the story of a hard-fought, entertaining game in which the underdog had the better of most elements of the contest and came out deserved winners.
Book Launch: ‘The Definitive Rulebook’ by Malcolm Ashwood
January 29, 2021 by 9 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood launched his book, ‘The Definitive Rulebook’, last night in Adelaide.
Almanac Cricket – Border-Gavaskar Trophy series review: A special effort disrupts Australia’s cricketing peace
January 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell reviews a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series which began as a disaster for the visitors, only to see them triumph in the end.
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