Anthony Beck follows in the footsteps of Burke and Wills, albeit less treacherously. [Welcome Anthony – JTH]
Almanac Teams: First Game of the Year in a Final
September 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
We all know finals footy is a step up from the home and away season, so how do you prepare when your first appearance for the year is at the pointy end? Rodney Boyd shares his team of those players who did just that.
Almanac Footy: Blue Saints
September 9, 2024 by 16 Comments
Inspired by Gerard Cashill (see “Round 24 – Carlton v St Kilda: Happy Days!” from September 4th), Glen! has created a composite team of Carlton players who were offloaded to St Kilda in the 1980s.
Almanac Poetry: Writer’s Lament
September 9, 2024 by 14 Comments
This week’s hitherto unpublished poem from Kevin Densley offers a humorous take on writing competitions.
Almanac Books: ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress
September 9, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac celebrates the publication of ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress, which features ninety-two player profiles from his time as the editor at the South Australian Football Budget.
Almanac Memoir: Ken Piesse’s first story
September 9, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ken Piesse remembers one of the first stories he ever wrote, when just a whipper-snapper. Check out his latest book ‘Living the Dream’.
Finals Week 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who , where, and when
September 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when the teams are playing AFL Finals Week 2.
Almanac Soccer: The Old Firm
September 7, 2024 by 7 Comments
Dougie Fraser deals with all the danger that is a Celtic-Rangers fixture. [Fascinating piece – Ed]
Almanac Footy: SA Footy – Stars of the Past
September 7, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton discusses two of the great old SANFL footballers, John Karney and Dan Moriarty. Michael is pleased both are deservingly mentioned in Bernard Whimpress’s latest book (his 49th) ‘SA Footy: Stars of the Past’.
Almanac Footy: WAFL Week 2 Finals Preview – Swan Lake
September 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
Swan Districts upset Dockers affiliate Peel last week and now play East Perth for a Grand Final place. In the other final the roaring Lions take on a talented but underperforming Peel for a Preliminary Final spot. Spring sun is creeping out and the weekend’s footy in Perth should be a belter.
Almanac Rugby League – The Pacific Championships 2024
September 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The draw for the 2024 Pacific Championships has been released. Check out the details here.
NRL Round 26 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: The suffering is almost over for Rabbitohs’ fans
September 5, 2024 by 3 Comments
The footy wasn’t much but RITV had a great time at the Marananga Wine Show. Talk about drowning your sorrows!
NRL Round 27 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
September 5, 2024 by 2 Comments
Somehow, Prop is leading the NRL tipping competition (in spite of the Sharks)! So catch his tips for Round 27 and marvel at the crossovers in the small world that is rugby league.
Finals Week 1 – Sal’s preview: What would I know from Europe?
September 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
Sal is back on home turf to run his eye over Week 1 of the footy finals as well as the nags at Moonee Valley.
Almanac Music – 33 1/3 Reasons Why: Where You Been and Without a Sound (Dinosaur Jr)
September 5, 2024 by 6 Comments
Music captures the moment – even with decades of time in between.
NRL Round 27: Room for one more only
September 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Knights and the Dolphins will duke it out for the last spot in the NRL finals while a couple places are still up for grabs in the NRLW.
Almanac Memoir: Ken Piesse’s ‘Living the Dream’ has hit the shelves
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ken Piesse’s new book is out now. A memoir, it tells the story of a lucky life in sport, especially cricket and footy.
Almanac Travel: Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – More of Spain and end of the journey
September 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
What a fabulous European trip it has been for Sal Ciardulli and his wife Jenny! Sal updates his diary with their final days in Spain before they head home just in time for the finals.
Round 24 – Carlton v St Kilda: Happy Days!
September 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Gerard Cashill recaps the Round 24 match between Carlton St Kilda, a showdown that holds a special significance for him.
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