This weekend would have been Indigenous Round in the AFL. It’s named after Sir Doug Nicholls. Historian (and the ultimate footy person) Rod Gillett reminds us of Sir Doug’s story – and tells us that he’s actually eligible for a significant New South Wales side. [Beaut piece Rocket – JTH]
Super Duper
May 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
Another terrific footy poem from Damian Balassone; Super Duper, Bruce Duperouzel.
Almanac Footy History: 50 Years On – Hawthorn’s Nadir, May 1970
May 22, 2020 by 10 Comments
It’s a question that has bugged Warwick Nolan for 50 years! What on earth happened to Hawthorn in that 12 months between May 1970 and May 1971?
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 2
May 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
Robyn Lloyd shares the next batch of her old autograph books. Recognise any?
Almanac Rugby League – Final draw for remainder of the 2020 NRL season
May 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The revised NRL 2020 draw has been announced. See all the details here.
Old Autograph Books: Robyn Lloyd – Part 1
May 21, 2020 by 7 Comments
Robyn Lloyd recently dug out her old autograph book and sent in some photos. We’re trying to work out some of the names. [Some great names here – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – Keep the light on for Jack: A 2016 NRL Grand Final preview
May 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
In 2016, the Cronulla Sharks made the NRL Grand Final for the first time in decades, still seeking their initial premiership. Life-long fan Kath Presdee spent the week leading up to the big match recounting her, and the club’s, journey to that point in time.
” ‘Nana’ guides Spiders to footy ‘Nirvana’ ” by KB Hill
May 21, 2020 by 3 Comments
KB Hill brings us another reflection from almost a century ago with the tale of Ray ‘Nana’ Baker and the Corowa Spiders.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – West Coast v Melbourne: What Dees fans are really like
May 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Watching the Eagles overpower his Dees, James Massola thought about common perceptions of Melbourne fans, some unfair, others on the spot. Several of them played out during the course of the game.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: “Good footy sides capitalise”
May 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor went along to Telstra Dome to see ‘The Running Dogs’ capitalise on straighter shooting to down the inaccurate Pies in an entertaining game.
The Wisteria Diary – No breadcrumbs will mark this way out
May 20, 2020 by 3 Comments
As we start to emerge from lock down, some will say it’s the end of the beginning. John Butler isn’t even that confident.
1966 and all that: Round 7 – Hawthorn v St Kilda
May 20, 2020 by 7 Comments
It is Round 7, and the Saints travel to meet Hawthorn at Glenferrie Oval, which was never a happy hunting ground for opposition clubs. Peter Clark’s 1966 series continues.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: All the signs were good!
May 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
An enjoyable day in the corporate box for Rod Gillett as the Swans account for the Power in their Round 8 clash at the SCG in 2007. Rod’s report appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 8 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Gritty display in Queensland
May 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
Rob Clarkson watched from The Captain’s Bar as the Kangas won a closely fought match against Carlton in their Round 8 2007 clash played in Queensland. Rob’s report first appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The 2020 Red Wine Cup – Round 9
May 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
Plenty of surprises in Earl O’Neill’s review of Round Nine in the (imagined) AFL season. Just when we thought the top teams were sorted, the Tigers turn into pussies and the Cats turn into Tigers. Did you hear the one about the Englishman who turned into a newsagency
Poem – Brief Sketches of Members of the Kelly Gang
May 19, 2020 by 9 Comments
Kevin Densley, on the Kelly Gang members.
Almanac Soccer: You’ll never walk alone, even in Japan!
John Campbell just can’t get his head around ‘the world game’ even though he has been to some of the great home grounds of England and Japan. He explains why.