In his latest profile piece, Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood details the career of former Norwood forward and legendary country goalkicker Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime.
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 2)
May 31, 2020 by 43 Comments
Rulebook’s back with Part 2 of Neil Craig’s career – from player to super coach
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 1)
May 12, 2020 by 56 Comments
Neil Craig’s career has been so prolific Rulebook is covering it in two parts, all starting with the Yorke Peninsula, Carmel Court and the Norwood Football Club.
SANFL Draft Dodgers – 1981: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
March 24, 2020 by 16 Comments
As if we did not need a reminder of the SANFL’s love-hate relationship with the VFL/AFL! Swish Schwerdt runs us through the ‘forgotten’ draft of 1981, and tells us who stayed and who went
1974 SANFL Grand Final – Glenelg v Sturt: Whelan In The Years
June 17, 2019 by 19 Comments
Swish Schwerdt continues his series reviewing great SANFL games, Footy Budget and all, this time it’s the 1974 Grand Final between Glenelg and Sturt.
Round 14 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: A lack of mongrel
June 26, 2017 by 50 Comments
Rulebook is fired up after Adelaide’s lack of grunt and leadership in a disappointing loss to Hawthorn. He also has his say about staging for frees, the shot clock and the incredible close finishes this round.
Neil Craig, home for a day
August 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
John Kingsmill receives some frank answers from Neil Craig on sports science, his time at Adelaide and his future. [A very human press conference – Ed.]
Neil Who?
July 28, 2011 by 10 Comments
When Neil Craig was appointed to the senior coaching role at the end of 2004, the common reaction outside of South Australia was “Neil who?”. He was a man who did not follow the usual path to AFL coaching. He had no AFL playing experience, although he did play over 300 games in the SANFL. [Read more]
Neil Craig Resigns
July 25, 2011 by 8 Comments
Neil Craig has just announced his resignation as coach of Adelaide. He will take a leave of absence for an indefinite period before discussing any ongoing role at the club. Mark Bickley will fill in as caretaker until season’s end. Full details from the Crows website here. What do our South Australian Almanackers think? And [Read more]
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