Rodney Gillett reviews Paul Daffey’s excellent new book, “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy”. Check it out.
Almanac Book Review – The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy by Paul Daffey
October 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
Almanac Rugby League – 1989 Grand Final: Dreams and Nightmares
October 3, 2019 by 7 Comments
The year 1989 didn’t just feature an epic AFL Grand Final. The NRL also staged a classic for the ages, between Balmain and Canberra. Tim Johnson thinks this game deserves more attention than it has subsequently received. And with Canberra back in this year’s Grand Final, there just may be a pertinent lesson or two.
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals: Roosters to crow and Dragons to breathe fire
October 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Rugby League takes centre stage this weekend with the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals to be played on Sunday. Our rugby league man, Ian Hauser, gives his preview.
Ball tampering in the Merks
October 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
‘It is an offence for any player to take any action which changes the condition of the ball.’ Rule 41.3.2. Phil Hill contemplates an umpire’s dilemma when the ball ends up in the poo. (Highly amusing – Ed.)
‘The Grand Old Football Warrior……’ by KB Hill
October 3, 2019 by 1 Comment
James Edward Flynn was a triple premiership winning player for Carlton just over one hundred years ago. KB Hill tells Flynn’s story – as only KB can.
Balcony Banter – 2019 AFL Grand Final: Richmond v GWS Giants
October 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After the prolonged Tiger premiership drought, Dave Campbell and his brother Tim have enjoyed the recent flood of Richmond premierships. Dave tells about ‘a day of brotherhood on and off the field’.
Balcony Banter Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Pax Romana
October 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A long way from home (or the MCG) on Grand Final day, Tiger man Joe De Petro found a way to tap into the Tiger roar.
Norwood defeat WWT to get the ressies chocolates
October 2, 2019 by 14 Comments
Norwood have won their first SANFL Reserves premiership since 1998. Redlegs tragic Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was on hand at the Adelaide Oval to report on the victory.
Of Dufflecoats And Dreams
October 2, 2019 by 5 Comments
A debut reminiscence from Cakewalk 90. Memories of the Rush Stand, Scanlen’s footy cards and Victoria Park etiquette.
Turning Water into Wine
October 2, 2019 by 7 Comments
This is not just the season of atonement for footy clubs. An invitation to Yom Kippur has Dips O’Donnell remembering a far off time and place. Did John Kennedy ever coach at Masada?
Cricket is now firmly on the agenda
October 2, 2019 by 8 Comments
Jan Courtin’s sporting allegiances can be complicated, but a sunny day at the Junction Oval, watching Aaron Finch blast the ball into the crowd, produced many delights. Even with the change of seasons, Jan can still spot a Swans connection.
Dropping the Ball
October 1, 2019 by 13 Comments
Anna Sublet goes kick-to-kick with her daughter only to find her ball drop is not very effective. Patience, practise and determination is the key and maybe, just maybe, one day there’s a spot for her in a team.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Shock and awe
October 1, 2019 by 6 Comments
Unfortunately for Earl O’Neill his Monaros were left stranded on the track as the Tigers raced away to win the 2019 AFL Grand Final.
Nursing Six Packs to their Chests – The 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
October 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Check out some of the fabulous responses to Haiku Bob’s 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The yellow of poise, the black of power
October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Footy Records, the crowded throng, and soaking up the atmosphere were all a part of Sean Mortell’s Grand Final Day.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Bidding a fond farewell to the Tigers of old
October 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
With two Richmond premierships in three years, it has now made the Tigers a great football team according to Jump Ball.
A tale of Trans-Pacific football friendship – Spirit in St Louis
September 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It’s not all Richmond triumphalism (though their deeds get a mention here) on the Almanac site at the moment – here’s Steve Earl’s story of a chance meeting with a former US Naval pilot and their connections around football, family and the forces.
Tiger Turbulence: From strained nerves to heavenly bliss
September 30, 2019 by 2 Comments
Ben Kirkby gives us his take on Richmond’s incredible end to the season when nerves gave way to joy (featuring some of Ben’s artwork too).
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