Peter Baulderstone remembers Muhammad’s Ali life as it unfolded and his impact in changing the culture and attitudes in the 60s.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 11 Review
June 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
What positives can be gained for Cam Hooke’s true Collingwood believers after another emphatic loss, this time to Port Adelaide?
Round 11 – North Melbourne v Richmond: Hot and Cold
June 6, 2016 by 6 Comments
Tim Pegler braved the cold Blundstone Arena to watch North ice the Tigers in a 70 point win that should warm all supporters’ hearts.
Almanac Soccer: Let’s Look Back at the Euros – Euro ’96 (England)
June 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Euro 16 starts this week and Denis Gedling is bringing Almanac readers up to date with past Championships. This edition is Euro 96 in England with Gazza, Guus and Germany.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: 67 Shades of Insipid
June 6, 2016 by 13 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis was unimpressed by Collingwood’s performance against Port. Not sure he has missed anyone in this rant.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 05-06-16
June 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All the weekend’s football scores and a few other tantalising tidbits.
Almanac Country Footy: The Rupanyup FC song
June 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
The Rupanyup FC theme song is one of the few on the planet to celebrate the saveloy. Given the coincidence of DaveP’s excellent piece and Steve earl’s urging for us to sing this song at the recent Geoffrey Blainey lunch we bring you these classic words.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Parkdale: Two A Graders do not a B Grade Side Make.
June 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Has Phil Hill made an early call, Roy Boys on their way to A Grade? Will the Tramconductor’s settle the BOG debate in Fitzroy’s win over Parkdale?
Almanac Country Football: I read it through the Grapevine
June 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Glen breathes in the country air at Kinglake and remembers how footy used to be played, a winter sport in wintry conditions.
Muhammad Ali
June 4, 2016 by 16 Comments
Neil Drysdale pens a wonderful tribute to the late, great Muhammad Ali. Add your Ali tributes and memories.
Almanac Country Football: The Footballer – Rupanyup Rumour 1954
June 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
David Parker has recently discovered a 1954 copy of The Footballer, the Official Organ of the Wimmera League. Enjoy this cracking read of Rupanyup Rumours.
It’s all a bit of fun … isn’t it
June 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Trucker Slim asked whether the game is the aim or just another means to an end. The end being selling your soul for a dollar
Round 10 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Geez boys, make me nervous much?
June 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Freo made Saints supporter Yvette Wroby’s heart palpitate and in the end it was two wins on the trot for St Kilda, first time since early 2014.
A Fitzroy Life
June 3, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Harms loves living in The People’s Republic. Here he describes a thoroughly Fitzroy weekend which featured Geoff Blainey, a win to the Roys and a lightning carnival for the juniors.
Let’s Look Back at the Euros – Euro ’92 (Sweden)
June 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling continues his series on the European soccer championships, this time he takes us to Sweden in 1992, where unlikely winners Denmark took out the title.
Almanac Social Research: We want to know which clubs have taken you into their fold
June 3, 2016 by 10 Comments
Help the Almanac by answering a few simple questions about membership of sporting organisations.
Round 11 Preview – A Game Played above the Shoulders
June 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal previews Round 11 and his take on the ‘head high’ free kick issue.
Haiku Bob – Round 10 – Same old moon
June 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob unique take on the Pies loss to the Bulldogs.
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