A coffee with … Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood

August 16, 2024 by 23 Comments

Barry Nicholls continues his regular series with a slight twist – today it’s ‘A coffee with … Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood and an insight into ‘Rulebooks’s’ life in the world of sport.

A Tribute to Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch

July 27, 2023 by 216 Comments

Sadly, Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch died this morning (July 24, 2023). In respect of a life superbly lived, we reprise Rulebook’s tribute to him:

Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch (OAM) is an Adelaide University Football Club institution. In fact, some would argue that he IS the Adelaide University Footy Club. Rulebook Ashwood pays tribute to a man who’s had a considerable influence in his life.

[This is a dead-set Almanac Classic. Well-played Rulebook – Ed]

Old Woollen Footy Jumpers – Adelaide University (The Blacks): Swish Schwerdt

July 9, 2017 by 48 Comments

Swish Schwerdt tells the story of becoming an Adelaide Uni Black, and of the jumper he wore for eight memorable seasons. [Yes, Swish, once a Black always a Black – Ed]

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 8: I’ve Been to Berri Too

June 1, 2016 by 25 Comments

Gordon Agars wanted to find out what made Chocka Bloch tick in the lead up to Round 8, 1986. Rulebook had other ideas. If you don’t fight, you lose, as SA found against WA.