Ron Reed’s column will not appear on our site today. He died last Friday at the age of 74. We will miss him. John Harms pays his tribute.
Almanac Cricket: Old Mate Roy, No matter what
May 20, 2022 by 4 Comments
IT wasn’t all smooth sailing for a cricketer who had no shortage of friends, writes RON REED in his tribute to Andrew Symonds.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 3: Humiliated by Weapon No. 7
December 28, 2021 by 4 Comments
The Test selectors took their time identifying him but Scott Boland’s selection couldn’t have been more rewarding for all concerned, writes RON REED.
Almanac Footy: Why we’re missing the mighty MCG
September 3, 2021 by 3 Comments
There are bigger tragedies in life at the moment but being locked out of the MCG indefinitely is making Ron Reed distinctly unhappy.
Almanac Olympics: Brisbane best bet to go into bat
August 13, 2021 by 5 Comments
Ron Reed looks ahead to assess the chances of netball and cricket winning status as Olympic sports – and wishes them both all the luck they can get!
Almanac Olympics – Track and Field: Why history said it was a big ask for Bol
August 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ron Reed looks back over Olympic Games history to put into context the achievements of Australia’s latest sporting sensation, Peter Bol.
‘Gumleaf Games’ to the world stage
July 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ron Reed has seen more Olympic Games than most since 1956, primarily as a journalist. Here he comments about Brisbane then (1982 Commonwealth Games) and what we might hope for in 2032.
Almanac (Jail) Footy: Why there were few fights in jailyard footy
June 19, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sports journalist Ron Reed recalls social footy matches in the 70s against teams from Pentridge and other prisons.
Almanac Footy: Edelsten – Death of the Swans Golden Era
June 13, 2021 by
Sports writer Ron Reed remembers the flamboyant Geoffrey Edelsten (a ‘cartoon character all his life’), his effect on the Sydney Swans, and on football in general.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Snakes in the goal square
June 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sports journalist Ron Reed tells more fabulous footy tales from the Dennington Dogs; this time, the ‘bit unusual’ Robbo, the snake catcher.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Grossman – Remembering the Battle of Bushfield
June 2, 2021 by 7 Comments
As a young man celebrated Australian sports writer Ron Reed played senior footy at Dennington where he was coached by South Melbourne premiership player Don Grossman. The Dennington Dogs went on to win the premiership. [Terrific memoir – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: Ken Haley on Ron Reed’s ‘War Games’
May 24, 2021 by 2 Comments
Ron Reed’s recent release ‘War Games’ has been read and thoroughly reviewed by Ken Haley.
Almanac Book Extract: ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed – Oh Brother, Jezza’s Joy
April 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
To whet your (reading) appetite further, we present a second except from Ron Reed’s forthcoming book, ‘War Games’. Ron will be guest at the Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch on April 23 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.
Almanac (and Odd Friday) Lunch – Friday, April 23: Ron Reed
April 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
The next Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch is on the 23rd April. It will feature veteran sports journo Ron Reed. Ron will be discussing his latest book, War Games, as well as yarns from his long career.
Almanac Book Extract: ‘Media and Me, by Warnie’ from ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed
April 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ron Reed’s latest book is the special guest at the next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on April 23 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. Here’s a chapter to tempt your (reading) taste buds!
Book Release: ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed
April 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The most recent book by veteran journalist Ron Reed is called ‘War Games’ which deals with his father’s wartime experiences in Japan, and the plan Ron had to honour those memories with one last trip to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games.
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