John Harms remembers Jack Mundey.
1981 Revisited – Round 8: Somebody’s Knockin’
May 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
The Bombers finally strike form beating previously undefeated Collingwood in their Round 8 1981 clash reports Sam Steele as he continues his weekly review of the 1981 season. [Includes all six matches – Ed]
Almanac Life: On Safari
May 15, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Netflix series “Tiger King” prompted in Smokie childhood memories of the old Bacchus Marsh Lion Park.
Almanac Life (and training): It’s 10.30pm
May 15, 2020 by 5 Comments
Old Dog has been out late, running to get the kilometres into his legs, sharing the night with an owl, also sharing some insights into training in the age of coronavirus.
Almanac Music – ‘Wichita Lineman’: a 42-minute version
May 14, 2020 by 18 Comments
Mickey experienced a magical musical moment during his Swedish sojourn – from Jimmy Webb via Glen Campbell to the Dick Slessig Combo. (Allow some time for this one – Ed.)
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Fremantle v Hawthorn: An emotional rollercoaster
May 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett rode an emotional rollercoaster as the Dockers took on the Hawks at Subiaco Oval on Mother’s Day. He felt the power of two.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Johnson v Johnstone
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The Doggies and the Dees drew the short straw and fronted up for the unwanted Mother’s Day time slot. Christopher Riordan went along to see the Johnson v Johnstone clash from the comfort of the Medallion Club.
A Subjective History of Sports Writing
May 13, 2020 by 20 Comments
Merv Collins has a life-long love of quality sports writing. He lists his favourites. (You are all welcome to offer your own suggestions – Ed).
1966 and all that: Round 6 – St Kilda v Fitzroy
May 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
The Saints remain undefeated after their big win against Fitzroy in their VFL 1966 Round 6 clash. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s 1966 premiership year.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Geelong v West Coast Eagles: Questions answered!
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Geelong gave their supporters a lot to feel good about in their Round 7 2007 convincing win against the Eagles reported John Harms. John’s report first appeared in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – St Kilda v Sydney: Swans ‘Gwilty’ as charged!
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James Gwilt played a ripper in the Saints win over Sydney in their Round 7 2007 clash reported Mark Branagan in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
St. Kilda’s most successful team between 1897 and 1964
May 13, 2020 by 23 Comments
Many great players represented the Saints between 1897 and 1964. Here Mark Tenny looks through teams and players of those years to find the best team of the period. [Many sliding doors – Ed].
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 1)
May 12, 2020 by 56 Comments
Neil Craig’s career has been so prolific Rulebook is covering it in two parts, all starting with the Yorke Peninsula, Carmel Court and the Norwood Football Club.
The 2020 Ruth Gordon Cup – Round 8
May 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill dishes the dirt on the coach, the thief, his wife and his mother. Earl’s not naming names yet but players at home can put the pieces together. Breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day has never had such complicated overtones. Thankfully, Round 8 of the AFL delivered some terrific footy to distract us. (Imagine how feral an imaginary footy press would be about this particular imagined season – Ed).
Almanac Memoir: A new chum’s introduction to Australian Football
May 12, 2020 by 23 Comments
John Milton had never heard of Australian Football until he was asked to fix an antenna on a ship off the New South Wales coast. Here’s how his footy life has unfolded. [A wonderful memoir of life and love and the places they take you – JTH]
Blindsided: a conversation overheard in a socially-distanced Adelaide meeting room
Dave Brown must have been hiding behind a strategically place pot plant (read that however you want to) when this conversation was held earlier today.