Almanac Books: ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress

The Footy Almanac celebrates the publication of ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress, which features ninety-two player profiles from his time as the editor at the South Australian Football Budget.

Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1971 – Run Of The Mill

This between-Carnivals state game between SA and WA in 1971 was full of household names, but is largely forgotten. Swish take us back to the days of Ansett, Golden Fleece, AMSCOL and players with names such as Bob, Graham, George, Len, Terry and Ian.

Almanac (Interstate) Footy: The return of The Big V versus The Croweaters

Ian Wilson thinks back to the days of interstate clashes between the Big V and the Croweaters ahead of this Saturday’s traditional interstate match at Glenelg.

SANFL 1970 Grand Final – Sturt v Glenelg: A Fistful Of Flags

Swish was gifted the Budget from the 1970 SANFL Grand Final by Sturt fan Phil Daly, which was the final of Sturt’s five successive flags.

SANFL: Autumn in the Jungle

The weather and Glenelg were on song over North Adelaide as Michael Sexton watched, meanwhile the victorious 1973 side were celebrated on what was a perfect sunny autumn arvo.

Almanac Footy: Tony Francis – Never Take a Backward Step

A standout rover who started (and starred) at Norwood before he won a flag and B&F at the biggest club in the land, Tony Francis is the latest subject of Rulebook’s gaze.

SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!

Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.

SANFL 1973 Grand Final – Glenelg v North Adelaide: The Stud Gets Up

The 1973 SANFL Grand Final went down as a classic tussle, not decided until deep in the final term after a famous mark by Graham Cornes. Swish takes us back almost 50 years, to a time of car-salesman coaches, Vulcan oil heaters and groovy graphics.

Footy Almanac Tribute – Neil Kerley: more than just a footballer

The response to the passing of Neil Kerley has been immense. Lee Harradine provides what may be the last tribute to The King – and it’s all about respect and gratitude.

Almanac WAFL Footy: Sharks rise to the top

Les Everett provides his regular update on the WAFL and the recent interstate game against the SANFL.

KG Cunningham: South Australian Sporting Legend

Rulebook returns with a profile of South Australian legend KG Cunningham, cricketer, footy umpire and broadcaster extraordinaire.

Almanac Footy – SA v Victoria: Cup Day Canter for the Vics (1970)

This 1970 state game went according to the usual SA v Victoria script, but the curtain-raiser contained an intriguing team of Indigenous schoolboys from the Northern Territory.

Philip Gallagher: Norwood’s Silky Smooth Mr September

‘Rulebook’ is at it again! In his latest profile, his subject is Philip Gallagher, ‘Gags’, the silky smooth, highly skilled player who always shone brightly in September. But that’s only part of the story.

Almanac (Wheelchair) Footy: SANFL Wheelchair Footy an Overwhelming Success

Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood was privileged to commentate matches in the SANFL Wheelchair footy competition in 2021. In this inspiring piece, he outlines the history and characters of the competition.

Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg v Norwood: Quarter time in Chernobyl

Mickey Randall goes to watch Glenelg find their way to 15-and-0 with Pete and Trev.

Almanac (Cartoon) Comment: Yvette Wroby on Taylor Walker and racism in footy

Yvette Wroby sets out her view on the recent racist comments of Taylor Walker (and other like him) in black and white.

Five things you may have forgotten (or don’t know) about Shannon Hurn

A timely and tongue-in-cheek refresher about the sometimes under-the-radar Eagles backline marvel Shannon Hurn from John Gordon.

Book Launch: ‘The Trials of Jack Broadstock’ by Michael Sexton (May 25)

Michael Sexton’s biography of Jack Broadstock will be launched on May 25 in Adelaide. Details about the event and the book are included in this post.

Almanac Football: The Lienert legend continues

A father-daughter football lineage was continued when Sadie Lienert made her SANFL women’s debut for West Adelaide, following in the footsteps of father Kym. Peter Argent provides the story and pictures.

Almanac Book Review: ‘Flags, Spoons and Knives’ by Lee Harradine

West Adelaide stalwart Lee Harradine has produced a book reliving sixty-plus years of the trials and tribulations of this proud SANFL club. Swish has reviewed this important addition to SA footy history.