Multiple records tumbled, along with the snow, at the Giants v Hawthorn match in Canberra – both on and off the field. The observant Edward P Olsen ensures that we appreciate their full array, even if not all of them will find a place in the official records.
Henry and the Jets: Ticking Boxes
August 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
Henry Ballard’s Heathmont Jets must continue to tick off the boxes if they are to feature in the Eastern Football League’s finals series. Henry tells us how they fared against the Mulgrave Lions last weekend. Go Jets (the Almanac’s latest fab team)!
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test: an Australian Lord’s XI
August 15, 2019 by 6 Comments
Dave Brown searches the records to compile an Australian Test team made up of our best performers at Lord’s. You’ll find one or two surprises here.
“These shall not be forgotten years” Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait.
August 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Stainless continues his story of Richmond’s struggle and lack of success between the years 1981 to 2016, this time he reviews some of the clashes against the Eagles.
Almanac (Footy) History: 1963 Grand Final – Geelong v Hawthorn, final quarter
August 15, 2019 by 18 Comments
Peter Flynn has found the YouTube of the final quarter of the 1963 Grand Final. The link is here. This is an excellent way of paying tribute to Polly Farmer at the time of his passing, Aug 14, 2019. [Includes some observations from JTH. Add yours – Ed]
Tell me about ‘Polly’
August 15, 2019 by 11 Comments
Anna Pavlou reverts to family and memories to pay her respects to the passing of Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer, the revolutionary Geelong ruckman and footballing figure.
Almanac Music: 50 Years Since Woodstock
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The 50 year anniversaries continue. Last week it was the iconic Abbey Road photo, this week it’s Woodstock. Where were you and what did it mean to you? Ian Hauser shares his memories.
Round 22 – Footy Fixture: It’s getting cutthroat!
August 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
It’s getting down to the wire as teams scramble to claim a place in the final eight with two rounds to go. How the results for Round 22 fall will be critical for a number of teams if they are to claim a spot in the finals. So, who will they be?
Almanac Baseball: Ode to Lefties
August 15, 2019 by 4 Comments
Baseball aficionado Brian ruminates about a couple of great left-handed pitchers for his Boston Rex Sox and plays word games with his aspiring nephew.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 22: Wheat and Chaff
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The NRL’s Round 22 looks like it will sort out the wheat from the chaff based on what we learned last weekend. Ian Hauser undertakes the winnowing.
Vale Ronald Vincent Quartermaine
August 14, 2019 by 35 Comments
Matt Quartermaine pays tribute to his late father, Ronald Quartermaine, who played 75 games for East Perth in the WAFL, and was perhaps the most decent and honest person he has met. [Superb – Ed]
Round 21 – Richmond v Carlton: How to deal with nostalgia going forwards
August 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Michael Nichols finds a wistful tone thinking of things past, while watching Richmond push forward – as the Blues continue to swim in quicksand. [Delightful writing – JTH]
The Almanac Oracle Challenge, 2019 – An Update
August 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How did you fare in the Almanac Oracle Challenge? Edward P. Olsen reports results for 9 of the 15 questions are known and the leading contenders at this stage are listed. Check it out.
The Ashes 2009 – Second Test, Day 1: Worst-ever opening spell has Australians crying into their beer
August 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tim Adam’s report from Australia’s dismal day one efforts in the 2009 second Ashes test at Lord’s is the perfect way to prepare yourself for what is (hopefully) a better Australian performance tonight.
Almanac Mongolian Life: Four minutes which changed a nation
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Mongolia was in the deep throes of a political crisis in 2008. Max Wiggins deftly describes the impact that Neidan Tuvshinbayar’s maiden Olympic gold medal for his country in judo healed all tensions for the developing nation. [Great to have you back Max – Ed]
Balcony Banter Round 21 – Richmond v Carlton: I wish I had a river
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Despite the horrendous conditions, Joe De Petro braved the elements for his winning Tigers.
Almanac Flashback – Are we a good team? It’s a very Bulldogs question
August 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
“Are we good enough?” asked Chris Riordan in 2009 about the Bulldogs future prospects as we review a flashback from the Footy Almanac archives.
The Ashes 1989 – Second Test scrapbook
August 13, 2019 by 8 Comments
It’s amazing what you find when rummaging through things at home! ER found a scrapbook he’d produced of the 1989 Ashes Test series. Here is his record of the Second Test at Lord’s.
Round 21 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Stev welcomed back and saves Saints
August 12, 2019 by 6 Comments
Slow wifi, umpiring frustrations, Jack Steven, a game plan, and his name on the game day banner, are all in a day’s supporting for Japanese correspondent Yoshi as his Saints win their Round 21 match against the Dockers in a thriller.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Review: ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’ by Liam Hauser
Liam Hauser’s previous rugby league books have focussed on State of Origin and NRL Grand Finals. Here ecumenical football follower Adam Muyt reviews Liam’s latest publication, ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’.