After he finished high school, and before he headed off to uni, Frank Taylor worked on the Eltham Council. He had a stint as a garbo. These are his recollections of life as a runner. [Superb – JTH]
Stay strong Melburnians!
July 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Two years ago Yoshi kicked his first goal in a game of footy! Today he fondly reflects back to that time. Yoshi wishes all fellow Almanackers well in these difficult times caused by Covid-19.
The perfect storm – a history of the enigmatic Cam Newton
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Sean Mortell examines the career of enigmatic NFL star Cam Newton.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Sydney v Carlton: Danish superstitions don’t always come true
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Apart of the secretive ex-South Melbourne fan club, Mark Branagan travelled to a Danish pub in 2007 to overcome superstitions and watch his Swans play Carlton.
From the foot of the table to the Final Five: Fitzroy’s exhilarating 1981 season
July 8, 2020 by 9 Comments
Philip Mendes presents a meticulously researched look at the meteoric rise of Fitzroy in the 1981 VFL season. A great companion piece to Sam Steele’s week by week coverage of this season.
Almanac Rugby League: 40 Years of State of Origin
July 8, 2020 by 5 Comments
It’s 40 years ago today that rugby league’s first State of Origin match was played in Brisbane. Almanacker and Origin historian Liam Hauser takes us back to how it all came about.
Round 5 – Richmond v Melbourne: ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.’
July 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Yeah Tigers 2020 is philosophical about Richmond’s season so far but a win eases the mind though at a cost.
1966 and all that: Round 14 – St. Kilda v North Melbourne
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After a loss the previous round, St Kilda were forced to make six changes to their team, then hosted North Melbourne in a match dominated by inaccuracy in front of goal. Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1966 season reaches Round 14. [And it was the weekend when England won the 1966 World Cup – Ed]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Melbourne v Brisbane: A Portsea night to remember
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Distracted by a crazy night in Portsea, Mark Hawthorne’s time listening (and following) the 2007 Melbourne v Brisbane clash is an exciting read for all footy fans.
Almanac Poetry: For Bad Behaviour
July 8, 2020 by 7 Comments
A short piece from Kevin Densley on an event crystalised into memory, both capital and corporal in nature.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Essendon v Western Bulldogs: Two faulty defences
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Essendon and the Bulldogs were both hunting for a finals spot midway through the 2007 season. A high-scoring affair left John Weldon scratching his head at the poor back lines of both teams.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: A burst up the ladder for the Power
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An up-and-down 2007 for Port Adelaide came to a head in Round 15. John Kingsmill witnessed the Power shoot up into flag contention after steamrolling the reigning premiers.
The 2020 First Amendment Cup – Round 16
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Earl steers his mental jetliner into the turbulence of censorship opinion before returning to the clear air of fictional football. [Content warning – not for kids. Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 5 review and Round 6 preview
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
No shortage of material for Cam Hooke to cover in this week’s edition of Collingwood Life.
Almanac Rugby League – A classic, a calamity and a controversy: Another week in rugby league
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
There is plenty to talk about after Round 8 of the NRL season. The Almanac’s rugby league editor gives his take on it all.
Almanac Rugby League: A forward explains rugby league
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
There are factions within rugby league. They’re called ‘forwards’ and ‘backs’. Here’s how it all evolved.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century: the 100 Greatest Victories 1897-1996.’
July 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Royboy Adam Muyt (author of the acclaimed ‘Maroon and Blue’) reviews Fitzroy Pete’s recently released book ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century’. [Gives it a big tick too – Ed]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Geelong v Collingwood: A Victorian blockbuster, like they used to be
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
A wonderful 2007 day saw flag fancies Geelong and Collingwood fight for favouritism. Passing their acid test, Christopher Riordan lauded Geelong’s even performance.
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