Mark Freeman witnessed a spectacle at the MCG in Round 10, 2007. Previously winless, Melbourne turned the tables on Adelaide to secure a wonderful victory.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Melbourne v Adelaide: The first moment of true glory for long-suffering Dees fans
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The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Family, Fremantle, failure
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Chris Tarrant travelled to the MCG to play his old side for the first time in 2007. Mike Shuttleworth describes his horror reunion with the Magpie faithful.
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 2)
May 31, 2020 by 43 Comments
Rulebook’s back with Part 2 of Neil Craig’s career – from player to super coach
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 9
May 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 2007 AFL season is heating up after nine rounds. Here’s the ladder to accompany the Footy Almanac’s match reports.
Almanac (Cricket) Life: Jack Mundey and the Right Line
May 29, 2020 by 23 Comments
Paul Nankivell first met Jack Mundey in 1971, and then bumped into him from time to time, including one pre-Test meeting at the Olympic Hotel near the SCG when Keith Miller may have been involved. [Great to have you on the site Nank – JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Finally… Round 2: Preview
May 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
A cracking Round 2 game coming up between the Pies and the Tigers. Cam Hooke previews the game from a Collingwood perspective.
Memoir: ‘…..living within the embrace of a Monolith.’
May 29, 2020 by 4 Comments
An Almanac debut from John Raffle. Memories of Williamstown in the shadow of the monolith that is the Willy Grandstand.
Almanac Rugby League – An old rivalry resumes: Roosters v Rabbitohs
May 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
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?
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