In the second of his Grand Finals series, John Harms tells the story of the Maroons premiership amid the push for Federation in 1899.
Graeme Watson (Don’t leave it too late)
May 5, 2020 by 6 Comments
John Gordon remembers the late Graeme Watson, who was a big early influence during his teenage years in Perth.
Almanac Rugby League – The 1965 Grand Final: St George Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs
May 5, 2020 by 6 Comments
John Campbell remembers the day his Dad took him and his little brother Lonno to the 1965 Sydney rugby league Grand Final. Caught up in the massive crowd, John and Lonno didn’t see much that day but their experiences, real and imagined, left a huge impression.
Almanac Life – Paying Homage to the great DK Lillee
May 5, 2020 by 26 Comments
‘Smokie’ Dawson takes us on a tour of the statues of his adolescent heroes, DK Lillee and Malcolm Blight, and relates a close encounter with the great fast bowler.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – Kangaroos v Sydney
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Kieran Jack made his debut, as Sydney ventured to Docklands. James Massola didn’t let the nachos distract him as he viewed the game from the couch.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs
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Matt O”Connor had big plans for this Super Saturday of football. They didn’t include an encounter with the ticket inspectors on the tram. Undeterred, he reported on a competitive game in the west.
INATT conducts online interviews on men’s mental health issues
May 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
With mental health currently a heightened concern, Yoshi has found a South Australian website to be a valuable resource.
The 2020 Good For Football Cup – Round 7
May 4, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brought to you from the banana lounge in my backyard with the assistance of neighbours’ lawnmower and circular saw. [Earl’s imagined footy comp keeps rolling – Ed]
Almanac Horseracing: A May Carnival that’ll be like no other
May 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The May Carnival of horseracing will go ahead in Warrnambool starting on Tuesday May 5, albeit in completely new circumstances. Mark McNamara takes a look back through the history of this event that has endured war, depression and pandemics.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – Essendon v Hawthorn: The Buddy show slams the hapless Bombers
May 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell went to the MCG for some Saturday arvo footy. With the game teetering each way, it was Lance Franklin who put on a heroic performance to push his Hawks to victory.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – St Kilda v Carlton: A typical Carlton night and a decent left boot
May 3, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Harms soaked up the business of Carlton on a Friday night. But the charm of the town soon changed once the Blues ran into a precise St Kilda side.
Almanac Book Review – Roy Hay’s Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere
May 3, 2020 by 1 Comment
We bring you two highly respected thinker-writers in the field of sport and sports history: Braham Dabscheck reviews Roy Hay’s recent book Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere.
Reading sports books in the time of Cholera
May 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
Sean Curtain has been using this time to re-visit some classic old (and new) sportsbooks. Here he walks us through a section of his library.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: First week of the Morphettville Carnival
May 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
According to his family, Sal’s tips are like traffic signs in Vietnam – mere suggestions. But he’s having another go with the Morphettville Carnival getting under way today.
Tom Hafey: A chance encounter and conversation
May 1, 2020 by 22 Comments
Allan Barden recounts the time he and his wife met Tom Hafey on the No.96 tram and the wonderful conversation they had with him
Almanac Book Review: Phil Dimitriadis on Damian Balassone’s ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’
May 1, 2020 by 6 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis has followed the emergence of Damian Balassone as a poet since 2008. They have a fair bit in common, as this review essay suggests. ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’ will resonate with those who love words and the game.
Almanac Cricket Obituary: Brendan McArdle remembers Graeme Watson
May 1, 2020 by 10 Comments
Former Australian Test cricketer all-rounder Graeme ‘Beatle’ Watson passed away last weekend. He is remembered here by his teammate Brendan McArdle.
Almanac Rugby League – ‘Brookie’ and the 70s
April 30, 2020 by 7 Comments
Adam Muyt is catholic in his footy code tastes but Brookvale Oval on Sydney’s northern beaches really tugs at his heart strings. He takes us back over the years to explain why.
Almanac Rugby League – Another perspective of Channel 9’s ‘The Greatest…’ series
April 30, 2020 by 4 Comments
Rugby League author Liam Hauser takes issue with the Channel 9 panel as he responds to their recent series of programmes on the greatest rugby league Grand Finals and the greatest players from State of Origin.
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