Footy Almanac reprises Matt Watson’s first piece in a series of articles which chronicle his 2017 Bathurst 1000 adventure. First things first: a road trip to get there.
Almanac Soccer – Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory: Rivals
October 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter Sweeney was at the Adelaide Oval to see Adelaide United take on arch-rivals Melbourne Victory. All looked good until…
To the Port Adelaide list management team
October 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
Dave Boon couldn’t be happier with the AFL Trade Week for his Port Adelaide. The inclusions of Steven Motlop, Jack Watts and Tom Rockcliff will bolster the Power significantly according to Dave.
From the good old days when cars were so novel we were photographed alongside them
October 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
A genre of everyday Australian 50s and 60s life was to photograph the kids (and others) next to the family car. Such was the place of the motor vehicle (and the kids). Here’s a couple of classics. Send yours in. [Now includes a 1963 pic from Anne Dillon – Ed]
Premiership Port – a loving toast
October 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson just cannot watch a game as a neutral. And in this year’s AFL Grand Final he found himself fully behind the Tigers. He explains why in recounting this terrific story of the day – and the celebration later.
Almanac Book Review: Back to Broady
October 23, 2017 by 6 Comments
Back to Broady, by Caroline van der Pol, is a tale of tragedy and sadness. A memoir about the Egan and Gleeson families in Broadmeadows, it is at times a challenging account. This review by Tess Pryor first appeared in The Australian in July this year.
Tiger Spirit Animal was alive and kicking at the meritorious Mecca
October 23, 2017 by 3 Comments
The Tiger tales keep on coming. Here, Saints fan Jennifer Muirden explains why she was so happy to see Richmond win the flag.
Versatility a key to future Bulldog success
October 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jake Rachwalski is pretty happy with the Bulldogs’ list management. Trade week, he says, has served them well.
Almanac Tennis – Eastern District Tennis Association Division 8 Boys, Round 1: East Torrens Kensington Gardens vs. Hectorville – Kickstarter
October 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Young Aidan Hammond is a real all-rounder. Tennis season has started and he tells the story of the first round of fixtures.
Caulfield Cup Preview: Out Gibbs, In Humidor.
October 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli looks at the Caulfield Cup meeting and has a few words to say about trade week.
Almanac Footy History: 50 Years On – Richmond Little League 1967
October 21, 2017 by 9 Comments
Remember this from earlier in the year?
It will be precisely fifty years ago this Saturday to the day – May 13th – that the VFL Little League made its fourteen minute half time debut at VFL football grounds. Blair Campbell was coach, Warwick Nolan was in the yellow and black
Where are they now? Does anyone know?
Almanac Racing: Caulfield Cup Day 2017
October 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Racing focus heads to The Heath for the Caulfield Cup meeting.
Trade Week 2017
October 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
The AFL Trade Week is over now. Pancho takes a look at how his Brisbane Lions fared in the craziness that is Trade Week.
The Little Engine That Could
October 20, 2017 by 1 Comment
Wesley Hull covers the story of the Gordonvale Bombers – a team of 10-12 year old primary school girls who changed the course of their school’s sporting history in one glorious year of commitment, courage, talent and determination. They have firmly placed Gordonvale State School on the AFL map, and much more beyond. [An amazing feat by the Gordonvale girls – MNQ]
A Team Of Bruisers
October 20, 2017 by 37 Comments
Earl O’Neill has put together a team of the toughest and hardest players in VFL/AFL history. This is a team not to mess with.
Almanac Sports History: John Carlos and Mexico City 1968. (From Democracy Now)
October 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Recently Democracy Now interviewed John Carlos (1968 Mexico City podium salute) and sports writer Dave Kirin.
Almanac Music – Ocean Alley, The Comedown: Introspective, unassuming, contemplative
October 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell catches Ocean Alley in the mot ordinary of places, but it’s impact is definitely not ordinary.
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