In this entertaining review Peter Baulderstone explains how he chuckled his way through Footy Town on a flight to Perth. (It’s always nice to know when the connection you hope a book makes with people is evident – JTH)
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Dragons prepare for big season in 150th year
March 8, 2012 by 3 Comments
By Richard Jones SANDHURST Football and Netball Club, one of the Bendigo league’s oldest, is gearing up for a big 2012 as the Dragons prepare for their 150th year. With ex-Dragon Joel Selwood now anointed as captain of reigning AFL premiers Geelong, Sandhurst hopes to have as many former players, members and officials as possible [Read more]
Almanac Tributes: Remembering ‘The Horse’ Harry Kernahan
January 15, 2012 by 31 Comments
At the timeof Harry Kernahan’s death in 2012, Mike Sexton paid tribute to him by telling the story of a brilliant night honouring the twentieth anniversary of Glenelg’s 1985 premiership.
Book Review: 1964 A GAME, A SEASON, A STATE
August 28, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Michael Sexton published by and available through www.sportswords.com.au Michael Sexton’s 1964 is a “niche” book. Those for whom “1964 SANFL season” strikes a chord – typically 50+ sports loving Croweaters – will cherish this wonderful snapshot of South Australian society and sport.
Book Line-Up
May 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
2011 Round 24 Carlton v St. Kilda Joseph Walker Port Adelaide v Melbourne Julian Morison Western Bulldogs v Fremantle Tom Riordan Sydney v Brisbane Chris Bracher West Coast Eagles v Adelaide Callum O’Connor Collingwood v Geelong Ben Jensen Richmond v North Melbourne Paul [Read more]
Sheldon, Diesel leaders of 1997 BFL All Stars
July 20, 2010 by 3 Comments
by Richard Jones NOW that the 2010 BFL Hall of Fame and Team of the Decade concepts are up and running, it’s perhaps timely to look back at an All Stars function held 13 years ago. In October, 1997, the VFL-aligned Bendigo Diggers Football Club hosted an evening in which 23 top players from Bendigo’s [Read more]
AFL Round 15: McLeod and Dangerfield are Crows’ wonderful bookends
July 13, 2009 by 1 Comment
By Michael Sexton Fremantle have gifted Adelaide two geniuses – Andrew McLeod and Bon Scott. When Scott came to Adelaide he grew a beard, wore a kaftan and played the recorder in a hippy band called Fraternity. Later he met the Young brothers and morphed into the dark joker of rock. On the bus to [Read more]
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2011 Round 7 Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn Merryn Sherwood Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Swans Manuka Oval David Butler Geelong Cats vs. North Melbourne Skilled Stadium Craig Down Richmond vs. Fremantle MCG Michael Allan Gold Coast Suns vs. Brisbane Lions Tim Pekin Essendon vs. West Coast Eagles Andrew Else Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows MCG Steve Healy St. Kilda [Read more]
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Carlton)
April 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd’s latest ‘Arrivals and Departures’ sides are made up of those who either packed their bag(ger)s at Prinny Park for greener pastures or joined the crew after starting out elsewhere.
Almanac Books: Best Sports Books I Read This Year
January 1, 2024 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone nominates and reviews the best sports books he read in 2023. Add your own suggestions for Almanacker’s reading lists.
Almanac Footy: The Pioneers – A finals triptych
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton presents his thoughts of Carlton’s finals performances in his triptych about the efforts of the pioneering Blues as he explains.
Round 24 – Carlton v Giants: Race and religion
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Although the Blues were defeated by the Giants, there was an eerie feeling of satisfaction as the Blues are finals bound as Joe Sexton explains.
Round 22 – Carlton v Melbourne: Closing in
August 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton and his father got caught up in a great night of Australian sport. Their Blues just about wrapped up a finals spot while the Matildas marched on.
NRL Round 19 – South Sydney v Canterbury: Deja Vu Kogarah
July 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s happening again and again. The Rabbit in the Vineyard will have to eat a lot of pies to alleviate the upset he’s feeling over the Bunnies’ recent performances.
Almanac Footy: Umpire state of mind – A sit-down with Brendan Hosking
November 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Brendan Hosking, the AFL field-umpire, is interviewed by Joe Sexton providing an enlightening insight into the life of an umpire.
Almanac Teams: Ask for more, 34 (1980- )
May 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
Here’s the double up for Number 34s from Rodney Boyd, packed with some interesting names and stories from their time in the VFL/AFL and beyond.
Round 19 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: Freedom 21
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Jamie Simmons wound up alone at a nervous ‘Gabba on the weekend, masked and ready. As always, his line of sight illuminates only the worthiest of details.
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Richmond: Ninth again?
July 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dan Hoban was very confident going in to the Tiges game against the Suns but what he observed has made him think his Tiges are in danger of finishing ninth again.
Almanac Teams: Hit for Six (1980- )
February 15, 2021 by 5 Comments
Rodney Boyd moves from Number 5 to 6 this week; this side has a few players called on to play extra roles during a game.
Round 14 – Review: Round 15 – Preview: A telling few weeks for top eight fancies
September 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell reviews all the Round 14 matches, and presents his thoughts and tips for the coming Round 15 matches.
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