In his final column for NRL Season 2024, Prop in the Canefield takes us on his Grand Final Tour with his mates The Crabman, The Prospector and Tiny. (Thanks and well done on a fine season, Prop – Eds.)
NRL Grand Final Review – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy finals!
October 10, 2024 by 4 Comments
NRL Grand Final Day: An upset, a classic and a dynasty confirmed
October 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
NRL Grand Final day had it all for our rugby league editor Ian Hauser. But what is there left to say about the Penrith Panthers?
‘The sixteenth Flag…is it the best ever…?’ by KB Hill
October 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill channels his knowledge of OMFNL history to put this year’s Grand Final between the Rovers and the Pigeons into perspective. Could a 66-year-long search for redemption finally be realised?
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the wilds with the tall forward pockets
October 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Carolyn Spooner continues her series comparing the positions on the Aussie Rules Football field with other things. She is up to the tall forward pockets.
Almanac Footy History: Finding Uncle Stan – Have Boots Will Travel
October 9, 2024 by 5 Comments
Michael Sexton has been chasing information about his great uncle Stan Castles who played a couple of games with Fitzroy in 1932. The NSW Football History Society were able to supply Michael with some relevant material about his Great Uncle Stan.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League – Match Week 7 Highlights
October 9, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ollie Wade continues his weekly look at the English Premier League with highlights from Match Week 7.
NRL 2024 Grand Final Review: No Stopping the Pink Panthers!
October 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
Alan Whiticker analyses just why the Penrith Panthers have been the dominant force in the NRL for the past four seasons as he celebrates their dominant win in the Grand Final.
NRL Grand Final Review: Beaten by the better side
October 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Melbourne Storm fan Bob Utber concedes that they were simply beaten by a better team in Sunday night’s NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Life: Princess Dies (1997)
October 8, 2024 by 18 Comments
Damian Balassone remembers the announcement of Princess Diana’s death during the footy match he was attending and some of the crowd reaction.
Almanac Book Extract – Footy History: John Craven’s profile of footballer-athlete Jack Grant
October 7, 2024 by 3 Comments
Jack Grant was a speedy VFL footballer who enjoyed success at Geelong. When he ran away from speedster Austin Robertson one afternoon a wise old Stawell Gift trainer took note. The rest is history.
Almanac Poetry: Larger Than Life
October 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley says regarding this week’s poem: ‘Can a writer, in some sense, become his own body of work?’
Almanac (Local) Geography: Ballarat’s own Kakadu
October 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson found a local version of Kakadu in his ‘backyard’ near Ballarat – but wore the wrong shoes!
Almanac Footy: 2025 Draft list – first look
October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
With the 2024 AFL Footy Season now over Micky McTigger has a first look at the 2025 Draft List.
Almanac (Local) Footy: South Colac Under 14.5 Premiers & Champions
October 4, 2024 by 7 Comments
Luke Reynolds provides a detailed and heart-felt coverage of the trials and eventual triumph of the South Colac Under 14.5 footy team in 2024. (A great story about the best of local junior footy – Ed.)
Almanac Racing / Travel: Turnbull Stakes Day Preview – Say it ain’t so Joe!
October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Big weekend of racing coming up at Flemington including the Turnbull Stakes. Sal Ciardulli casts his discerning eye over the fields and picks his tips. Not only horse racing but more travel from Sal as he explains.
Almanac Footy: Footy for the ‘Disenfranchised’
The praises Ian Wilson sings for FIDA footy are well founded and deep as he outlines his personal connection to the organisation and its players.