Malcolm Ashwood pays tribute to Chris Grigg, former Norwood and Athelstone footballer who now has the debilitating Motor Neurone Disease, plus pays tribute to other Norwood alumni who have suffered from the disease with no cure. Both the Norwood and Athelstone Football Clubs have MND fundraisers coming up, be sure to show your support as Rulebook gets behind the cause.
Almanac Rugby League – 2018 State of Origin Game 2: comparative modesty abounds
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Game 2 of this year’s rugby league State of Origin series will be played in Sydney on Sunday night but there seems to be an unusual modesty about the way each side sees its prospects. What’s it all about?
Almanac Book Review: Balancing Acts
June 22, 2018 by 4 Comments
Andy Fuller thoroughly enjoyed the wide-ranging essays and perspectives in Balancing Acts published by The Lifted Brow.
The Community Cup 2018 – this Sunday in Melbourne!
June 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Reclink Community Cup 2018 returns to Melbourne this Sunday, 24th June at Victoria Park with other States to follow. Get the details here.
Sydney Swans – The Bye: Reflection and Anticipation
June 22, 2018 by 2 Comments
The bye gives Jan Courtin the opportunity to reflect on the Swans’ season that has been and what is left to come.
Sydney Almanackers’ get-together
June 22, 2018 by 8 Comments
Calling all Sydneysiders. Earl reckons it’s time for an Almanacker gathering at the local footy.
VAFA Premier C – Willy CYs v Ivanhoe: A Multiplicity of Smokies
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smokie works out how he can be in two places at once – down at the old Fearon and on duty at home.
The Cheerful Pocket Dynamo by KB Hill
June 22, 2018 by 3 Comments
“Jack Dillon is renowned for his story-telling. He doesn’t mind coating his yarns with a liberal dab of ‘mayonnaise’, but this one, he assures me, is spot-on.” And so begins another KB Hill country footy classic.
Round 14 Preview – Sal’s thoughts and predictions for this week
June 21, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal turns his mind to the pros and cons of some of the AFL’s mooted rule changes before delivering his tips for the week.
Unburdening the onions
June 21, 2018 by 11 Comments
The stadium has been a little unsatisfying for Mathilde de Hauteclocque this year, but Friday night, despite the chill, was better. And that rolled into Saturday and the France-Socceroos match when, as a Franco-Skip, you can be attached to either team.
AFL Round 13 – Carlton v Fremantle: Marvel(lous) Massacre at Etihad
June 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller looks for scraps of Carlton consolation on a very dirty day for the Blues.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Koepka beats the USGA, again, plus farewell to a champion
June 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal looks at Brooks Koepka’s US Open win, and the passing of an Australian golfing legend. It was another big week in golf.
Round 13 Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda A day spent hunting for red, white and black
June 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
While Yvette Wroby hunted Pokemon at Community Day, the Saints hunted their second win for the season. It was a good day for raids, battles and catching. (Do we call this one Yvette’s secret confessional? -Ed)
Almanac Football: Should Sam Gilbert be a Saint in 2019 or not?
June 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
Experience v kicking skills? Yoshi is torn on the future of Saint Sam Gilbert. He has been following the debate, and wants to know your thoughts on the matter.
Sunbury Literary Feast
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bruno Lettieri is hosting the first Sunbury Twilight Literary Feast on the 30th June. It features Helen Garner and MIchael Leunig, among many others.
#WeWantAnswersAFC – actually, we do but what are the questions?
June 20, 2018 by 14 Comments
There’s definitely a problem at the Crows but it’s not new and it’s not on the field
Almanac Books: Footballistics – How the data analytics revolution is uncovering footy’s hidden truths
June 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
Brin is interested in the launch of James Coventry’s new book, which aims to answer questions about footy that you thought you already knew.
Round 13 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Changing roster, footy and scoring tides
June 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yoshi breaks a new work record and provides the details on following the Saints in amongst life’s other obligations and pleasures in Osaka. Joy replaces depression.
Almanac Art – Last few days of Footy as Art exhibition
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Art of Football exhibition, organised by Citrus Bob Utber, will finish this Sunday at 4pm in Cororooke. Do yourself a favour and check out the great work on show.
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