Harold Peacock introduces us to a man of interesting character and with the demise of Greyhound Racing in NSW, suggests a decline in these colourful personalities.
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words Part 2
September 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
Part 2: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words by Matt Zurbo. In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Hawthorn to Western Bulldogs.
Brisbane Lions 2016 Review: One step forward, ten steps back
September 2, 2016 by 4 Comments
Andrew Weiss would like to forget Brisbane’s 2016 season and would rather focus on 2017, a season of hope, rather than the gloom and negativity that has surrounded the Lions this year.
Almanac Art: Citrus Bob Utber’s The Art of Footy Exhibition in Mildura
September 2, 2016 by 6 Comments
Find out about The Art of Football exhibition currently showing at The Art Vault in Mildura. Bob Utber has done a fantastic job bringing together a variety of brilliant artists, including a squad of Almanac cover artists.
Almanac Music: Bowie’s best & less known gems
September 2, 2016 by 5 Comments
The forgotten genius of David Bowie’s early work is not lost on Jeff Dowsing, presenting his favourite ‘off the beaten track’ Bowie tracks.
Melbourne Season Review: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Gawn
September 2, 2016 by 4 Comments
Inconsistency is how Joseph Ryan sums up the Dees performance in his review of Melbourne’s 2016 season.
Almanac Paralympics: We’re the Superhumans
September 2, 2016 by 6 Comments
“It is advertising that changes people’s perceptions…” The wonderful Channel 4 ad for the Rio Paralympics. Share widely.
Almanac Book Review – Prince: Purple Reign
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Chris Michaels is impressed by Mick Wall’s biography, “Prince: Purple Reign”.
All Australian Team: Is this the best? Who missed out?
September 2, 2016 by 13 Comments
The All Australian team for 2016 has been announced. Who was stiff to miss out, is this the best 22?
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Reed takes first playoff win as Pieters get picked for Europe
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Hamish Neal provides a collection of golf thoughts from the week plus some player performance/form notes.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Finals Week 1: Cracking Semis
September 2, 2016 by 8 Comments
Gordon Agars has somehow lasted until the first week of the Blacks 1986 finals. They’re going OK.
2016 Footy Almanac Cover: The Case for Swanny
September 1, 2016 by 39 Comments
Early nominations have come in for the cover of this year’s Footy Almanac, Phil Dimitriadis presents his case for Dane Swan. Is it justified?
Almanac Racing – Dato Day
September 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
Ah. It’s a funny game. Those entrusted with growing Racing seem to conspire against it. True believers are undaunted. crio, winless since Gauch was claiming, somehow believes he can turn it all around on Dato Day. He probably needs some help!
Round 23 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Guiding Lights
September 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
St Kilda has missed the finals and Yvette Wroby is signing off for the year after the Saints Round 23 win. [A few more posts please Yvette -Ed]
VAFA Section B – Parkdale v Fitzroy: The Wait
September 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Harms will always remember Parkdale v The Mighty Roys. [With sincere gratitude to the players, coaches, and all those behind the scenes who make it happen – JTH]
Round 23 – Review: The 2016 ‘For You Ze Var Is Over’ Cup
September 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill reviews the final round in the home and away season, winners, losers, contenders and those with an early holiday.
Almanac History: A Tom Wills doco, two articles and some news on the gravesite restoration.
September 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
See the Tom Wills doco now – it’s 45 minutes well worth spending. Read a couple of articles about the doco. And see where the gravesite restoration is up to.
Almanac Art: Premiership Dreams
September 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
As a teaser for those teams in the business end of the season, Stainless introduces nephew and artist Ben Kirkby with a range of potential premiership posters.
Everyday Obituary: Sam Martinez
September 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
Neil Drysdale pays tribute to Hibs superfan, Sam Martinez.
Almanac Books: Jan Courtin’s Love affair with the Swans
September 1, 2016 by 11 Comments
There was a great deal of love in Sydney today with the launch of Jan Courtin’s book at the SCG. Published in full is Jan’s speech, words that all footy supporters can relate to.
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