It’s 50 years since Ian Hauser’s first road trip. Just back home in Noosaville after a recent jaunt to Melbourne, Ian shares his experiences and insights into travelling the Newell and New England Highways – and throws in a few tips as well.
Finals Week 1 – Sal’s Preview: Spring is in the Air!
September 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s team didn’t make the cut for the Finals, so he’s a little less than enthused. Nevertheless, he runs his eye over the Week 1 clashes to come up with his predicted winners.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test: Australia’s United Old Trafford Test XI
September 5, 2019 by 7 Comments
Dave Brown selects his XI of all-time Australian performers at Old Trafford. A repetition of some of these efforts would be most welcome.
Almanac Lunches – A Queenslander in Melbourne
September 4, 2019 by 7 Comments
A road trip south saw Noosaville’s Ian Hauser in Melbourne recently. He managed to take in two Almanac lunches at the North Fitzroy Arms. How much of a good thing can this man take? The simple answer is – heaps!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 25: Jostling for positions
September 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The final round in the NRL will be all about jostling for finals positions with several possibilities in the offing. Ian Hauser checks it all out.
Collingwood: From the Inside Out reaction – Will this change AFL forever?
September 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
Last night’s ‘From The Inside Out’ documentary revealed to Sean Mortell much more than he was expecting. It has him thinking.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 28 August-3 September 2019
September 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
What’s David Wilson overheard this week in his meanderings around town? Check out #hourlydaily here and find out.
VFL Finals 2019 – Success for stand alone clubs
September 3, 2019 by 7 Comments
Rod Oaten asks the question of why there has been a lack of acknowledgement in the media for the success of the stand alone VFL clubs who had wins over their AFL aligned opponents in the first week of the VFL Finals. What do you think?
Finals Week 1 – Preview
September 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell previews Finals Week 1 making his predictions who he believes the winners will be.
Round 23 – Sydney v St Kilda: Time is called
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The end of the season has Ian Latham reflecting on retiring footballers, club, friends and family.
WAFL – Tight results to start WAFL finals: Report by Les Everett
September 3, 2019 by 5 Comments
Western Australia correspondent Les Everett reports on the first week of footy Finals in the WAFL.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Final comment: Finals Week 1
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Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is priming up for the finals and sets the agenda for the True Believers for the coming week.
Almanac Flashback – The Wrap: Finals 2009 Week 1
September 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Flashback! Check out who played Finals Week 1 2009 and the results of those games as reviewed by the inimitable The Wrap. Interesting reading!
The Ashes 2013: Manchester Memories
September 2, 2019 by 8 Comments
From the vault: Smokie Dawson and six mates were grateful their wives gave them such an extraordinarily long leash so they could attend the Manchester Test in 2013. They just had to be careful they didn’t hang themselves with it.
Almanac Books – “The Last Dance” by Murray Walding
September 2, 2019 by 2 Comments
A new book from Almanacker Murray Walding – a rollicking tale of hi-jinks, surf and dancing in the ’60s – has just been released.
SANFL Elimination Final – Norwood v Sturt: Norwood beat the Elimination Blues
September 2, 2019 by 29 Comments
No finals blues yet for Rulebook as he reports on Norwood’s Elimination Final win over Sturt.
September and everyone’s in love and flowers pick themselves
August 30, 2019 by 21 Comments
Mickey Randall loves the four seasons but there’s something special about spring for him, especially in Adelaide. Find out why Mickey loves spring.
Balcony Banter – Musings from the (Lord’s) Pavilion
Clare Cannon, MCC Committee member, was a guest in the Committee Room at Lord’s during the Second Test in mid-August. She wrote about her experience for the MCC blog, Balcony Banter.