Dramas on and off the field provide useful entertainment for the rugby league faithful. But who are the real culprits when the referees cop all the blame?
Italian Team of the Century: Ian Stewart (Cervi)
July 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
To coincide with Ian Stewart’s appearance on ‘Open Mike’ we reprise Tony De Bolfo’s in depth profile of his family’s Italian heritage.
First published in 2010.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: Worth the cheap ticket and bike ride
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Soaking in the lovely 2007 weather, Rob Clarkson found himself inside an empty Telstra Dome, watching his Kangaroos put on a finals-worthy performance.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: Six times tables don’t cover 24 goals
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When the struggling Tigers met the Grand Final bound Power in 2007, it wasn’t pretty. But Vin Maskell reflects on how it provided some kids a chance to develop their mathematical skills.
Round 7 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
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Want to know who and where your team is playing this week? All Round 7 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture.
Almanac Reflections: A Sporting Life
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Rod Grierson loves sport and reflects on his life participating in all codes of football no matter where he worked or lived.
Round 6 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Go north and multiply …
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You should never count your chickens before they hatch as Patrick O’Brien found out.
Atomising
July 15, 2020 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone, who is happy for it to be 1980 again in Perth, muses on leaving professional sport behind. Or did it leave him?
Almanac Cricket: England v West Indies – First Test Review
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Luke Reynolds is pleased Test cricket is back and reviews the 1st Test between England and the West Indies at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. The rain delay provoked some powerful and confronting TV discussion about Black Lives Matter from Michael Holding striking a chord with Luke.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: A bad night for Hawthorn and Australia
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Choosing to stay away from the old Telstra Dome, Kevan Carroll took his time to find a bar not packed out by Australian fans of other sports. When he did eventually settle down, he was to leave disappointed by Hawthorn’s poor effort in their 2007 clash with the Saints.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – Adelaide v Fremantle: Free-flowing football derails the Crows
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John Kingsmill left AAMI Park surprised by a high-scoring encounter in 2007. With straight kicking and attacking footy dominating the day, Fremantle found their spark.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – Brisbane v Carlton: Brown fills his boots on a picturesque Brisbane day
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Travelling up for an old university catch-up, John Harms soaked in the Brisbane sun and a wonderful Jonathan Brown performance, as the Lions won an easy 2007 clash.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – West Coast v Sydney: A suspicious Cousins
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In another famous Grand Final rematch, Rod Gillett only had the returning Ben Cousins on his mind as the Brownlow Medallist led the Eagles to a close victory over the Swans in 2007.
1966 and all that: Round 15 – Geelong v St. Kilda
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Potential finalists Geelong and St. Kilda put on a football exhibition down at Kardinia Park. And Peter Clark’s father shares his memories of that historic Grand Final day in September, 1966. Peter Clark invites you to add a comment to explain where you were on that day.
Round 6 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: A civilized result for an uncivilized time
July 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
It may have been Sunday dinner time, but Carlton fan Matt Harvey was prepared to overlook the distractions as the Blues stormed home.
Almanac Life: ‘The Hunting of the Snark’ (or ‘Lessons for, and from, a life in policing’).
July 14, 2020 by 9 Comments
Danny Russell, known to Almanac readers as nonshedders, marks his retirement from the Tasmanian police with this insightful swansong. [Wise words, thanks Danny. JTH]
A Pensee on Bastille Day
July 14, 2020 by 1 Comment
To celebrate Bastille Day, Matt Harvey offers a few football related thoughts, experiences and observations.
Almanac Conundrum: “Yeah-nah” – Discuss.
Like politicians, footballers have a way of getting around the question asked, and Kevin Densley is frustrated by it!