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 – Fremantle v Hawthorn: An emotional rollercoaster
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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]
Balcony Banter – Lynda Carroll: What we are missing
May 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll reflects on the currently silent MCG for the club’s Balcony Banter blog.
Poem – The Shooting of Fred Lowry
May 12, 2020 by 15 Comments
Another slice of poetic Australian history from Kevin Densley. This time, the sorry demise of bank robber Fred Lowry.
Almanac Rugby League – Looking for an anniversary to mark in 2020?
May 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
Almanac debutant Tim Burke takes us back to the 1970 British rugby league Lions Tour of Australia and New Zealand to commemorate a special 50th anniversary. (Welcome aboard, Tim!)
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Brisbane v Adelaide: A rock ‘n’ roll experience
May 12, 2020 by 3 Comments
Paul Daffey tried out a new pub for this match. The crowd tended to Brisbane. The conversation tended more Beatles than Stones.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Port v Richmond: Port go to the top
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Richmond rebounded from their historic thrashing against Geelong to……lose comfortably against Port.
Eddie Gilbert
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A short innings caught in poetry by Damian Balassone – the unlikely contender Eddie Gilbert with quick as lightning pace, the immortally incumbent Don facing.
Almanac History: Moratorium
May 11, 2020 by 14 Comments
The Moratorium March, Royalty at the footy, the VFL’s first ever Sunday match, and VFL Park’s first game; 1970 was certainly a happening year for many things political- and footy-wise. This insightful piece from Glen! was posted a couple of years ago and this past weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the Moratorium March. [Well worth remembering – Ed.]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: A tight win redeems childhood heartbreak
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Andrew Stafford watched on full of uncertainty as his Pies atoned for years of hurt with a tight win against the old navy Blue foe.
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