Sam Steele takes us to Round 4 1981 where some big crowds were in attendance at the old suburban grounds. Carlton and Collingwood were the only undefeated teams at the end of the round.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide
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The Pies were bested by the Power in a match played in tough conditions; Gerard Whateley was on board as the heavens opened to the delight of many under the duress of drought.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Richmond v Western Bulldogs
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Adam McNicol took in the sounds of Richmond’s fourth loss on the trot from a car radio headed towards the magnificent Grampians – surely these ancient mountains sit in stark contrast to the baying hordes of Tiger faithful impatient for payoff on the Wallace Era.
Three icons
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Citrus Bob shares the stories of three individuals who played big roles in sport and society around Mildura and beyond. In memory of Tony Osler, Brian Weightman and Michael Bowden.
Rising from the cellar: Fitzroy’s outstanding 1979 season
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A teenage Philip Mendes watched his beloved Lions break a 19 year-old finals drought in 1979. He recounts every game of that breakthrough season. [Sit back and enjoy – Ed].
Yoshi published on St Kilda’s website: ‘From the Faithful’
April 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Recently Yoshi wrote a heartfelt piece for his beloved Saints, it has been published on the club’s website for all of us to read.
An Australian Cricket Team for the Pandemic
April 19, 2020 by 27 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has thrown down a cricket challenge to Almanackers. Can you identify the players from the clues?
Almanac Poetry: The Night of the Premiership
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Kevin Densley’s poem on the 2007 Geelong premiership.
FAL – Round 5: Final scores
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Round 5. Final scores. Some tight ones. And Ladder.
This post includes previous rounds’ scores and the ladder.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: One week closer
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Sal Ciardulli looks at the terrific racing programs at Randwick, Caulfield and Morphettville and finds a few early specials- if you’re willing to take the price.
Changing the Discourse on Tasmanian Football
April 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien looks at the position of Tasmanian football over many years and its relationship with the AFL/VFL.
Almanac (Fitzroy FC) History – Round 16, 1919: ‘Bloater’s’ Dozen Torments Battling Redlegs
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Bloater Merrick had a day out (in Spanish-flu ridden 1919) as his Maroons smashed the hapless Fuchsias at Brunswick Street. This is one of FitzroyPete Carter’s stories from his recently released book Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century. [With link to where you can buy the book – Ed]
Brendan McArdle remembers the (Cricket) Game of the Century
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Brendan McArdle read Mic Rees’s story about the epic 1965-66 Melbourne District Cricket Grand Final. It prompted this email to John Harms. [Great to hear from you Brendan, and what wonderful memories – JTH]
1990 Grand Final – Smashed, humiliated and humbled
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Sometimes the effort is get into a match is just not worth it! Col Ritchie remembers the 1990 Grand Final, one he’d rather forget.
Almanac Memoir (and Poetry): ‘An Avocado’
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There was a time when a young Smokie wrote poetry, with one being good enough to win a literary award – in a roundabout fashion.
‘Keeping an eye on the final…..’
April 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
The spirit of a local legend keeps watch over an Under 14s cricket Grand Final in Wangaratta. Local journalist Simone Kerwin shares the experience.
Almanac Virtual: Webinar – ‘1989 The Great Grand Final’ with Harms, Wilson and Yeates
April 16, 2020 by 4 Comments
How was Dermie set up? Why was he set up? This and more intriguing questions surrounding the 1989 Grand Final revealed and answered in the Geelong Library webinar featuring John Harms, Tony Wilson, and Mark Yeates and addressed in Tony Wilson’s new book, 1989 The Great Grand Final.
Almanac Soccer (History): The press box at Chaplin Reserve
‘The end of civilisation as we have known it’ or ‘The press box at Chaplin Reserve’. Sunshine George Cross FC has moved to Caroline Springs prompting these memories of a soccer ground and the goings on in the press box from Roy Hay.