The VFL in the 1960’s saw football still as a tough yet sometimes brutal sport, as players were happy to play the game for the joy of it. This period also saw the introduction of television, football replays and shows such as Football Inquest, World of Sport and League Teams. It was also the period that saw Ron Barassi leave the Dees for the Blues and the sacking of Norm Smith.
Adelaide’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 26, 2015 by 11 Comments
Henry de Cure gives us some deep insights into the Adelaide list, as our Almanac 2016 previews continue.
Almanac Racing: Charging past the school (of hard knocks)
October 24, 2015 by 25 Comments
Even by his own miserable standards, Crio’s in a rut. Bad timing with the big racedays upon us! To make matters worse, the Cox Plate’s not been kind – Naturalism, Filante…
But the good news is he’s seen the error of his ways and is seeking help. From Almanackers. Tips please!
Almanac Racing – W.S. Cox Plate: Jake’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
October 24, 2015 by 8 Comments
Sal Ciardulli previews Friday night and Saturday at Moonee Valley. He has a comprehensive look at the Cox Plate. [Includes analysis of trade week and a comment on crazy footballer behaviour – Ed]
Footy Spirits and ‘Palmhenge’
October 23, 2015 by 4 Comments
Harold Peacock brings out the history in the “everyday”. Visit his blog for more insights like this one.
Yoshi on Jake Carlisle
October 23, 2015 by 10 Comments
Yoshi was tired and a bit cranky after a long stint at work. Jake Carlisle’s antics, and the way they were reported didn’t help.
Almanac Art: Footy grounds and their grandstands
October 23, 2015 by 25 Comments
Really interesting representations of iconic footy grounds from artist Mike Hugo. [Definitely worth a look – JTH]
Australia’s Best Team of 2015/16: Discuss
October 23, 2015 by 19 Comments
Luke Reynolds reminds us it’s cricket season and for all the talk on this site about next year’s line-ups for AFL sides, what about the Australian Test team and ODI team?
What happens in the next chapter of Australian cricket?
October 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tom Riordan on what may occur as a new chapter of Australian cricket begins in the upcoming summer of cricket.
A-League 1,000: The Concussion Edition
October 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews this weekend of A-League matches.
Almanac Horseracing – W.S. Cox Plate: Remembering the day punters finally nailed The Beaver
October 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
The day we beat The Beaver and a sympahetic Maso was paid with a signed IOU.
Danger Geelong
October 22, 2015 by 8 Comments
Lee Carney takes the microscope to Geelong’s recent trades and sees high risk where many others haven’t. [Thought-provoking analysis – Ed]
Sports Writers’ Festival in Melbourne, Nov 21
October 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The inaugural Sports Writers Festival is on in Melbourne on November 21. Francis Leach tells us what it is all about. [Should be very informative and entertaining – JTH]
South Australia v Victoria State of Origin 1984 – Tuesday Night Lights
October 22, 2015 by 27 Comments
Written on “Back to the Future Day”, Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt heads back to the past. The night South Australian football was changed irreversibly. 1984 specifically, when South Australia took on the Big V in a State-of-Origin match, played at Football Park. Just before the lure of the VFL/AFL proved too much for many of the SANFL’s best. The Football Budget? Don’t ask.
North Melbourne’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 22, 2015 by 4 Comments
Some Smokie musings on North Melbourne’s best 22 for season 2016. Are veterans Harvey and Wells included? Plus the meaning of the acronym N-O-M-W revealed.
Almanac Rugby League – Who Wants To Be A Coach?
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a tough year to be a Penrith Panthers fan in the National Rugby League. It must have been so much tougher if you were the actual coach.
No Time to Play?
Peter Robertson’s debut piece is a well-researched, thoughtful discussion of how we use time these days, how we engage with social media, and he we involve ourselves in pursuits sporting and pursuits leisure.