Roosters v Rabbitohs – the rivalry goes back a century and more. They’re back again tonight and we’ve got them captured by John Campbell’s artwork!
1981 Revisited – Round 10: ‘Master Blaster’
May 29, 2020 by 10 Comments
Sam Steele continues his weekly review of the 1981 VFL season. Round 10; league heavyweights Essendon v Carlton, and Collingwood v Richmond clashed with good wins to both home sides. Daicos and Kerry Good kicked 9 goals each.
Fish and Chips Review: Sotos of Semaphore
May 28, 2020 by 18 Comments
Claire and Mickey have been checking out the fish and chips available down Semaphore way. Inclement weather mixed with satisfying cuisine to the accompaniment of eclectic music.
Almanac (Footy) History: Memories of Corio Oval, Geelong
May 28, 2020 by 27 Comments
Kevin Densley provides a background to Corio Oval in Geelong which provided a setting for footy and harness racing for decades. Its current day use will not thrill you.
Almanac Life: The Age of Corona
May 28, 2020 by 24 Comments
This Age of Corona is not the first as John Harms recalls.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: The Power fall to the classy Cats
May 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
John Kingsmill braved the wintery conditions to collect his bets. Seeing Port Adelaide replaced in the top four by Geelong, he left blown away by the aggressive passages of play exhibited by the Cats.
“ ‘Mouse’…….the opportunist……..” by KB Hill
May 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
His nickname may have been ‘Mouse’ but Shane Wohlers roared his way through a very successful career in the Ovens and Murray League. KB Hill takes up the story.
Almanac Rugby League – Where I find my heaven: The 2016 NRL Grand Final
May 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Cronulla Sharks fanatic Andy Frame watched the 2016 NRL Grand Final from London – so far away physically yet so close emotionally when you’re chasing your first premiership.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Melbourne v North Melbourne: Red and blue heartache continues
May 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A Sunday afternoon with family at the MCG soon turned to desolation for Mark Freeman. A spirited last quarter fightback from the Dees only ended in a devastating finish to their 2007 clash with the Kangaroos.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Round 3: We’re back – but hopefully we’re not the same
May 28, 2020 by 6 Comments
The NRL’s 2020 season recommences on Thursday night with Round 3. Ian Hauser tells us what he’d like to see and not hear as play resumes.
Almanac Book Release – ‘The Big O: the life and times of Olsen Filipaina’ by Patrick Skene
May 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Today marks the Australian release of Patrick Skene’s first book “The Big O: the life and times of Olsen Filipaina’. The Almanac extends its congratulations and best wishes to Patrick and Olsen. Read more details here.
Peyton Manning’s French Connection
May 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Steve Earl relates the story about NFL great Peyton Manning chatting with players involved in a controversial 1972 divisional playoff. And what do frogs have to do with the story?
Almanac Footy History: 1919 VFL Grand Final – Collingwood v Richmond
May 27, 2020 by 6 Comments
The 1919 VFL Grand Final between Collingwood and Richmond was played during the Spanish Flu pandemic. Glen! tells the story of that game.
Almanac Memoir: The late Herald
May 27, 2020 by 10 Comments
Andrew Gaylard revives memories of a Colac weekend in the 1960s, where the tempo was set by the Saturday afternoon VFL footy, and the late edition of the Herald was a particular treat.
1966 and all that: Round 8 – St Kilda v Essendon
May 27, 2020 by 6 Comments
It is Round 8, and St Kilda are taking on Essendon – the reigning premiers – at Moorabbin. Peter Clark continues his look back at the 1966 season.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: Superman stamps the Swan’s intentions
May 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
Cameron Noakes was bullish after the Swans accounted for fellow finals aspirant in the Bulldogs. Played in the harsh terrain of the ‘Manuka Triangle’, the 2007 clash epitomised the class of Sydney.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Richmond v Essendon: Another Richo tragedy
May 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Paul Daffey ventured to the MCG for the third instalment of Dreamtime at the ‘G. In a dramatic finish, a fatal kick at goal by Richmond’s beloved full-forward decided the 2007 encounter.
Saints 1940 – A Premier combination: the Patriotic Premiership
May 27, 2020 by 3 Comments
In 1940 St Kilda Football Club won the Lightning Premiership. Allan Grant tells of the players in that squad and wonders what might have been.
Book extract: A View of Australia From Fine Leg
May 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Here is an extract from Craig Dodson’s newly released book, ‘A View Of Australia From Fine Leg’.
The 2020 Nicky Winmar Cup – Round 10
May 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Earl stayed on for the Diggers and Dealers Convention in Kalgoorlie but was disappointed in the lack of old Anzacs or good ganja. (You couldn’t make this stuff up, unless you’re Earl – Ed.)
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