Was South Australian footy in 1978 as good as some of us like to remember? Perhaps not, as Swish’s review of this State game against WA concludes. At least the salads were good. Warning: contains traces of Le Coq, skivvies and casual sexism.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: A burst up the ladder for the Power
July 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
An up-and-down 2007 for Port Adelaide came to a head in Round 15. John Kingsmill witnessed the Power shoot up into flag contention after steamrolling the reigning premiers.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 10 – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: Hawks disrupt Port’s emotional week
June 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Williams had a difficult week in 2007, grappling with the loss of his mother and the poor form of his side. John Kingsmill has the report on Port Adelaide’s disappointing performance against Hawthorn.
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
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 2 – Port Adelaide v North Melbourne: How many Burgoynes can a team have?
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
From The Footy Almanac 2007 publication comes the Round 2 report by Sam Pang and Brendan Murray of the match between Port Adelaide. The Burgoyne brothers star for the Power.
SANFL 1966 Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide: First of Five
December 6, 2019 by 16 Comments
Norwood’s Ron Kneebone featured on the cover of the 1966 SANFL Grand Final Budget. The second successive Oatey-Williams Grand Final proved to be the beginning of a Double Blue era of dominance.
SANFL 1977 Grand Final – Port Adelaide v Glenelg: Centenary Premiership Port
September 12, 2019 by 16 Comments
Both Port Adelaide and Glenelg were sick of losing Grand Finals by the time 1977 came around. John Cahill started an enormous run of success at Alberton, with Big Nick the first rung on a very big ladder. Swish was there and he kept the Budget.
SA football royalty – the James family (Part 2)
September 21, 2018 by 28 Comments
Rulebook covers the mighty achievements of SA’s footballing James family. Here’s the second installment, he looks at the impressive career of Roger James.
A 200-Game Richmond Coach: Yes, Really!
July 25, 2018 by 3 Comments
In a big week at Tigerland, Stainless has penned an ode to the coach responsible for so much of the current Richmond story, Dimma (or Mr. Hardwick) ahead of game 200.
Almanac Teams – Port Adelaide Magpies: 1988-present
November 28, 2017 by 6 Comments
In his Almanac debut, Nathan Watson lines up the best Port Adelaide SANFL team in his time as a fan. This one will bring back great memories for Port Adelaide people
The Pies’ most memorable wins over Brisbane (and Fitzroy) in the past 50 years
May 25, 2017 by 4 Comments
Steve Fahey looks at his most memorable Collingwood wins against Brisbane/Fitzroy. Will this weekend’s game be another classic?
Almanac People: A Favourite Son to return to Alberton, but it’s not who you think!
July 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
Chrism76 has firm opinions about a former favourite returning to Alberton.
Trivia Night Fundraiser: La Trobe University Sport and A Positive Move Foundation.
August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re in Melbourne and you like the odd Trivia Night, La Trobe University are holding a PhD scholarship fundraiser. Mark Williams and Chris Anstey will be guests at the event, with plenty of prize giveaways and other shenanigans.
Round 5 – The Wrap: Round V
May 4, 2015 by 10 Comments
Inspired by Mayweather v Pacquiao perhaps, The Wrap pulls no punches in his look back through round five. Not one for the Bluebaggers or Richmond fans to read if they’re still smarting from the weekend.
Grand Final Preview: The Pre-Wrap
September 28, 2012 by 19 Comments
The Wrapster gives his two cents on Jobe, Juddy, Swan, a twilight Grand Final and the Tigers….and he’s just getting started.
Coach speculation: On Mark Williams
June 11, 2009 by Leave a Comment
John Kingsmill One of the curious aspects of the Port Adelaide/Mark Williams engagement is that the more victories Power stacks up this year, the harder it will be for Port to afford to retain him. If, for example, the Alberton waters split asunder and Power wins the 2009 premiership, suddenly Williams will [Read more]
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