In his latest profile piece, Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood details the career of former Norwood forward and legendary country goalkicker Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime.
Wayne Jackson: A life in football
August 29, 2022 by 24 Comments
An in-depth look at the life and times of highly respected former AFL CEO Wayne Jackson by Rulebook
Keith Thomas: Redlegs champion
May 14, 2021 by 39 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is back! After a long absence, by his standards, Malcolm Ashwood returns to the Almanac with a profile of Keith Thomas, a member of the Norwood ‘Team of the Century’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Definitive Rulebook’ by Malcolm Ashwood
December 30, 2020 by 4 Comments
Almanac regular Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood has just released a book of his interviews with sportspeople. Fellow ‘Knacker Luke Reynolds reviews it.
Balmey
July 27, 2020 by 35 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood profiles Neil Balme – legendary footballer, coach and manager across multiple states and clubs.
Almanac Book Review- ‘A View of Australia From Fine Leg’
June 8, 2020 by 7 Comments
Luke Reynolds’ deep affection for cricket is well known; here he steps off the oval to review fellow Almanacker and cricketer Craig Dodson’s recent work ‘A view of Australia from fine leg’.
Tom Harley: Mr Perseverance becomes elite
April 8, 2020 by 56 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood considers the life and career of a tenacious Geelong (and Redlegs, of course) champion
Simon Phillips – Flipper, you’re a ripper!
December 26, 2018 by 33 Comments
Rulebook bids a fond farewell (as a Norwood footballer) to one of the most exciting players to pull on the red socks in the club’s recent history
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: Media beat up
October 3, 2018 by 26 Comments
“It was fantastic not to see any Kath and Kim look at me look at me umpiring.” The Rulebook has his say on THAT final mark. What do you think?
SA football royalty – the James family (Part 1)
September 19, 2018 by 24 Comments
Rulebook covers the mighty achievements of SA’s footballing James family. In this first installment, he looks at the stellar careers of Brett and Paul James.
An Unexpected Saturday Sporting Experience
December 10, 2017 by 14 Comments
While his knees are shot, Malcolm Ashwood isn’t one to stand by when the Payneham CC is in need.
The club legend returned to the field of play as a substitute fielder on Saturday, cultimating in Rulebook leading the club song.
Raving Rulebook No.4
September 5, 2017 by 31 Comments
Rulebook is back, with some harsh words for the Australian cricket team in the wake of the 1st Test loss to Bangladesh, plus thoughts on the upcoming opening week of the AFL finals in his latest ravings.
Raving Rulebook No.3
August 29, 2017 by 41 Comments
Rulebook is back with his raves. Get on board the newest YouTube sensation!
Raving Rulebook No.2
August 24, 2017 by 33 Comments
The Almanac’s multi-media megastar Rulebook is back with the second installment of Raving Rulebook. Now available on YouTube.
The Raving Rulebook Video – First Edition
August 17, 2017 by 28 Comments
You’ve read his fine work on The Footy Almanac. You’ve taken his phone calls. You’ve bought his raffle tickets. Now you can see what he actually looks like as Rulebook shares his thoughts on football, sport and life on the first ever Raving Rulebook Video!
Confessions of a Maggot (Part 2)
June 20, 2016 by 44 Comments
Following his first Confessions of a Maggot, Rulebook continues his footy umpiring stories with this second installment.
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.
Rulebook: looking after the next generation of South Australian footballers
June 2, 2015 by 40 Comments
Rulebook: having an influence.
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