Rulebook chats with ex Glenelg player Alan Stringer about his struggles dealing with depression.
Luke Hodge
September 16, 2019 by 1 Comment
Luke Hodge has played his last AFL game. Take a look at Kate Birrell’s portrait of the champion, and read Tim Boyle’s piece which features as one of the introductory essays of The Footy Almanac 2013.
Two imposters
September 16, 2019 by 1 Comment
John Gordon recalls the noted Kipling poem “If” in this tale of sporting woe, joy and where they fit into the bigger picture in the wake of West Coast’s exit from 2019.
The Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test: The Australian performance we expected, but barely got
September 16, 2019 by 4 Comments
With the 5th and final Test in the books, Sean Mortell gives us his overview of the last chapter of an interesting Ashes.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Finals Week 1 and NRLW Round 1 Review
September 16, 2019 by 5 Comments
He may not have picked too many winners, but rugby league aficionado Ian Hauser sure appreciated what he saw in the first weekend of NRL finals and Round 1 of the NRLW. Here’s his report.
WAFL – South get there at last
September 16, 2019 by 3 Comments
Finals are in full swing in the west – Les Everett tells us about South Fremantle’s mighty victory to setup a berth in the WAFL GF.
A forty-two year wait for Tate
September 16, 2019 by 1 Comment
As the Ashes wind up again, Gigs has been reminded of an unfinished childhood quest involving breakfast cereal, collectables and sporting history in need of a fact check.
A Phoenix from the Ashes: A Review of The Merge
September 15, 2019 by 6 Comments
William Westerman previews “The Merge”, a film detailing the the story and history behind the merger of the Fitzroy FC and the Brisbane Bears in 1996.
VFL Preliminary Final – Port Melbourne v Richmond: How long can you harbour a grudge?
September 15, 2019 by 6 Comments
Murray Walding wonders how long you can hold a footy grudge as he explains why he received some satisfaction from Port Melbourne’s defeat at the hands of Richmond in the VFL Finals.
The Footy Almanac Tipping Comp 2019: And the winners are…
September 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Here are the results of The Footy Almanac Tipping Comp 2019. Congrats to all the winners.
Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test Day 1: Deuce; a topsy-turvy day of Test cricket
September 13, 2019 by 8 Comments
Seam Mortell sums up Australia’s day in the field on Day 1 of the 5th Ashes Test at The Oval. Some fine bowling from Mitch Marsh, but some easy chances put down lets the Poms off the hook.
The Ashes 2019 – The Oval blog
September 13, 2019 by 16 Comments
The Ashes are safe, but there’s much to play for. The Oval beckons. Tell us what you think folks.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: When footy comes second
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Sal Ciardulli previews Week 2 of the Finals series, and he has some tips for racing punters for Flemington on Saturday..
FEARLESS 2019 – Finals Week 1: Ten teams do the Mad Monday shuffle
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Fearless presents his thoughts about the results of the Week 1 Finals matches.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Semi-Finals 2009: Lions look lost away from Gabba
September 12, 2019 by 11 Comments
Week 2 of the AFL Finals series ten years ago saw the Brisbane Lions easily lose their Semi Final against the Bulldogs as Steve Healy reported then. How will the Lions go in 2019?
Henry and the Jets: Déjà Jets
September 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Heathmont Jets’ Colts and Reserves grades played their Preliminary Finals last weekend. Henry Ballard has kept his promise to them to write their games up for the Almanac. Here’s his report.
In What Colours Do You See The World?
September 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Deakin journalism student Shannon Cole and her family came to Australia from South Africa almost 20 years ago. Sooner or later they had to choose which footy teams to follow. Here’s how it worked out.
SANFL 1977 Grand Final – Port Adelaide v Glenelg: Centenary Premiership Port
September 12, 2019 by 16 Comments
Both Port Adelaide and Glenelg were sick of losing Grand Finals by the time 1977 came around. John Cahill started an enormous run of success at Alberton, with Big Nick the first rung on a very big ladder. Swish was there and he kept the Budget.
This exquisite, unrepeatable moment
Mickey Randall took the boys to the footy and came home having experienced one of life’s beautiful moments.