Richard Griffiths was Football Manager at the Melbourne FC during the tumultuous period of the proposed club merger with the Hawthorn FC and presents a first-hand account of that time.
Almanac Footy: Wildcard Round? I say bring it on!
November 10, 2025 by 11 Comments
Richard Griffiths thinks through the Wildcard Round and calls on the thoughts of a wise old man of footy.
SANFL Blow-ins 1960-1990: Part 5b – Norwood
September 29, 2025 by 10 Comments
The Norwood Redlegs had a cast of interstate ‘blow-ins’ during the Alan Killigrew years and continued to attract players from outside SA’s borders. Swish looks at those that first played League football at Norwood during the 1976-1990 years (this article follows the previous article, covering those who arrived from 1960-1975). Names like Parke, Adamson, Balme (x2) come readily to mind, but there are some obscure names that are also recognised here.
Almanac (ACS) Lunch: Review – Footy Fever lunch with Neil Balme
September 2, 2025 by 5 Comments
Keiran Croker reviews the recent Australian Cricket Society Lunch from last week that featured Neil Balme as the guest speaker.
Almanac Lunches: ACS invites you to lunch with Neil Balme
August 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Australian Cricket Society will feature footy legend Neil Balme as their guest speaker at their upcoming ‘Footy Finals Fever’ lunch on Thursday 28 August 2025.
Wally Miller: the doyen of administrators
October 17, 2024 by 52 Comments
We reprise Rulebook’s tribute to Norwood legend Wally Miller who died yesterday. Vale Wally Miller.
Almanac Lunch: Balme in the Barossa
August 27, 2023 by 8 Comments
Michael Sexton and his mate Jeff enjoyed the recent Footy Almanac lunch with Neil Balme and Anson Cameron at The Clubhouse in Tanunda. Michael also unpacks the swing Balmey took at Jeff many years ago.
Almanac (Barossa) Lunch: Neil Balme and Anson Cameron (Aug 25)
August 23, 2023 by 4 Comments
Neil Balme and Anson Cameron will be our guests for lunch at the Tanunda Club on August 25.
Adelaide Uni FC Greys’ Lunch with Neil Balme and Rulebook
February 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rulebook will be interviewing Neil Balme at a lunch on behalf of the Adelaide University Greys (Past Players) FC in Richmond on the 19 February. He invites all Footy Almanac readers to attend for what should be a wonderful lunch.
Almanac Lunches: Neil Balme and Anson Cameron
August 23, 2022 by 7 Comments
What a fantastic event the Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch with Neil Balme and Anson Cameron turned out to be. Col had a fab time.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: Neil Balme and Anson Cameron 19 August BOOKED OUT
August 16, 2022 by 8 Comments
This lunch featuring footy legend Neil Balme and author/journalist Anson Cameron will be a cracker as they discuss Neil’s career and recently written memoir.
Almanac Footy History: Remembering the early days of Geoff Southby and Keith Greig
October 28, 2021 by 54 Comments
David Clerehan was at primary school when Geoff Southby and Keith Greig made their debuts. He remembers those early days, as he reminds us that both celebrate birthdays this week.
Balmey
July 27, 2020 by 35 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood profiles Neil Balme – legendary footballer, coach and manager across multiple states and clubs.
SANFL Round 8 – Norwood returns to the winners circle: by Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood
June 3, 2019 by 20 Comments
Rulebook reviews the SANFL Round 8 match between Norwood and West Adelaide, as always, in his own inimitable style.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Traditions
March 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
Joe De Petro relives the 1972 VFL Grand Final and the rivalry established between Richmond and Carlton, while watching the Round 1 match between the Tigers and the Blues at the MCG.
Neil Balme – player, coach administrator: five decades of influence
February 25, 2019 by 77 Comments
If success follows you across 50 seasons of footy you must be doing something right. Rulebook’s profile of Neil Balme captures an incredible career in footy!
Bruce Winter: Mr Significance
January 27, 2019 by 56 Comments
Time to sit down for a cuppa and enjoy Rulebook’s review of the career of Sturt, Norwood and Woodville West Torrens stalwart, Bruce Winter
Almanac People – Greg Turbill: Turbs aka Tubby aka Mr Courageous
May 24, 2018 by 49 Comments
Following on from Norwood’s fabulous Hall of Fame dinner, Rulebook reflects on the career of a a truly gutsy player
Neville ‘Rocky’ Roberts: Gun
November 14, 2017 by 71 Comments
In his latest ode to Redlegs greats, Rulebook turns his attention to Rocky Roberts and just how he got that nickname. [Do yourself a favour and block out the half hour before morning tea to read this – JTH]
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