When South Australia and Western Australia met in Adelaide in 1968 the result went as expected. Both sides were sprinkled with names that were legendary in their respective states, some went on to national prominence but for others it was their only shot at State-level footy. Read what the SA Football Budget had to say about these stars of the 1960s. There’s a treat in store for those with a connection to Broken Hill also.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 10: Woodville
Here’s the final club of Swish’s SANFL 1971 Mobil Cards series, the Woodville Woodpeckers (as they were). Blight, Holland, Huppatz, Simunsen – what stars they all were!
Almanac Books: A Life Well Fed
Ian Wilson reflects on life growing up, initially the influence of persons he wished to emulate, then secondly, the influence of books and their profound effect as he explains.
Almanac Footy: Can the Saints Break the 56-Year Drought?
Ian Wilson is a Saints tragic! He’s stayed faithful to the Saints for 50 years and awaits the end of their 56-year premiership drought.
Almanac Teams: Fifteen love (1980- )
For the second number running, there is leadership in spades for Rodney Boyd’s side with a singular talent relied upon to control the forward line. Who would win a clash between the Number 14 and 15 sides?
Trick-or-Treating Malcolm Blight
From Halloween knocking on the (rumoured) door of one of the greatest ever footballers to chatting footy with God and masquerading with Murali, these are some of Damian Balassone’s treasured tales from decades past.
Almanac Reviews: These Treasures – Old Dog on the joy of a book
Find out why Damian Balassone’s recent book, ‘A Strange Game in a Strange Land’ is a treasure trove of delights for Matt Zurbo.
1981 Revisited – Round 14: ‘Gotta pull myself together’
Round 14 1981 is best remembered for perhaps Malcolm Blight’s most embarrassing moment in footy. Stainless continues his review of the 1981 VFL footy season.
Almanac Life – Paying Homage to the great DK Lillee
‘Smokie’ Dawson takes us on a tour of the statues of his adolescent heroes, DK Lillee and Malcolm Blight, and relates a close encounter with the great fast bowler.
Almanac Book Review: 1989 – The Great Grand Final
Roger Lowrey reviews Tony Wilson’s new book 1989: The Great Grand Final. It’s a tough job for a Geelong fan Like Rog, but he shows a fair deal of good grace.
Footy Memorabilia : SA Footy World & Team Tumblers
Swish has restarted some of his footy archaeological activities, with surprising results. We’d love you to share any special memorabilia that you may have.
Graham Miller – Playing the man
Scanlen’s footy cards get a good run with a lot of Almanackers as they tap into a cherished age of footy bursting with characters – photographer Graham Miller has taken things to another level with his series “Playing the man.”
Almanac Flashback: Off Season Odyssey – Part 37: Blighty!
With Matt Zurbo lunching at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, let’s revisit his 2012 road trip, where he caught up with none other than Malcolm Blight.
In search of The Reverse Torp
Vin M ponders the past and the future of The Reverse Torp. A real kick? A party trick? A furphy? His quest takes him to Woodville, Norwood, North Melbourne, the MCG, Birregurra…