Jamie Simmons is a new father. He and Mel have had a baby boy, Archie, named after his grandfather whose story is also told. In this wonderful piece, Jamie considers love and the nature of chance. [Great piece Jamie, and congratulations to you all – JTH]
1966 and all that: Round 9 – Richmond v St Kilda
June 3, 2020 by 6 Comments
St Kilda suffers their first loss for the season against Richmond, Round 9 1966. Peter Clark continues his absorbing recount of St Kilda’s premiership year.
Podcast: 1989 Grand Final ‘pay the price’ speech
June 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As a follow up to his book on the 1989 Grand Final, Tony Wilson has compiled a pod episode of players talking about the famous Allan Jeans speech. You can listen to it here.
The 2020 Dave Flanagan Cup – Round 11
June 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill reflects on the life and times of Dave Flanagan and how his larrikin spirit inspired the growth of AFL across the country. Condolences to his wives, children, and spiritual and legal advisers. Round 11 results seem like an afterthought with the ladder leaders coming back to the pack in an (imaginary – Ed.) season full of surprises.
Football History: 1919 VFL Grand Final
June 2, 2020 by 7 Comments
Anticipating an October pandemic Grand Final this year, Glen! takes us back to the year 1919, when Richmond and Collingwood played the decider in the year of Spanish Flu.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Richmond v Brisbane: A dead draw
June 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Draws are hard to come by in footy, but that doesn’t make them spectacles. Tony Roberts recalls a 2007 tie that held nothing good for the future of football.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL 2020 off and re-running, and how!
June 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
Rugby League editor Ian Hauser thinks we learned a lot after just one round of the re-booted NRL season. See if you agree. [Totally agree on the Green Machine – Ed.]
Almanac Book Review – ‘The Big O: the life and times of Olsen Filipaina’ by Patrick Skene
June 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser reviews Patrick Skene’s new book, ‘The Big O: the life and times of Olsen Filipaina’ – a significant addition to the (all too) limited literature of rugby league.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – West Coast v Kangaroos: A wayward Western performance leads to small-club syndrome
June 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rob Clarkson cheered on the Roos from a local pub in 2007. But as his Kangaroos fell behind to a determined West Coast outfit, his attention went to fuelling his envy at other lavish clubs.
Old Autograph Books: Rod Oaten
June 1, 2020 by 6 Comments
Rod Oaten has enjoyed the autograph series on the Almanac site – and tells the tale of his old autograph book.
Almanac Book Review – 1989: The Great Grand Final
June 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Paul Spinks brings us his review of a book that has already captivated a few Almanackers, Tony Wilson’s tome covering the 1989 VFL Grand Final.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Melbourne v Adelaide: The first moment of true glory for long-suffering Dees fans
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Freeman witnessed a spectacle at the MCG in Round 10, 2007. Previously winless, Melbourne turned the tables on Adelaide to secure a wonderful victory.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Family, Fremantle, failure
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Chris Tarrant travelled to the MCG to play his old side for the first time in 2007. Mike Shuttleworth describes his horror reunion with the Magpie faithful.
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 2)
May 31, 2020 by 43 Comments
Rulebook’s back with Part 2 of Neil Craig’s career – from player to super coach
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 9
May 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 2007 AFL season is heating up after nine rounds. Here’s the ladder to accompany the Footy Almanac’s match reports.
Almanac (Cricket) Life: Jack Mundey and the Right Line
May 29, 2020 by 23 Comments
Paul Nankivell first met Jack Mundey in 1971, and then bumped into him from time to time, including one pre-Test meeting at the Olympic Hotel near the SCG when Keith Miller may have been involved. [Great to have you on the site Nank – JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Finally… Round 2: Preview
May 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
A cracking Round 2 game coming up between the Pies and the Tigers. Cam Hooke previews the game from a Collingwood perspective.
Memoir: ‘…..living within the embrace of a Monolith.’
May 29, 2020 by 4 Comments
An Almanac debut from John Raffle. Memories of Williamstown in the shadow of the monolith that is the Willy Grandstand.
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